Calyn Thompson is a Morning News Anchor with a focus on local news in Des Moines, Iowa. With experience working for various television stations in the area, including WHO-TV and KDSM FOX 17, Calyn has covered a wide range of stories, from heartwarming human interest pieces to breaking news events.
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Des Moines, United States (Local)
Based on Calyn's coverage, she focuses on local stories in Iowa that often involve community events, inspirational stories, and issues related to cancer awareness. She also covers family & relationships and house & home topics.
Given her focus on local events and human interest stories, consider pitching her heartwarming personal narratives related to cancer awareness or community events taking place in Iowa. Additionally, pitches focusing on inspiring individuals within the state or unique house & home features relevant to Iowans may resonate with Calyn.
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(WHO) – The Scripps National Spelling Bee just crowned a winner, and if you listen closely you'll hear an Iowan's work during the competition.
WHO 13 NEWS – The Scripps National Spelling Bee just crowned a winner, and if you listen closely you’ll hear an Iowan’s work during the competition. Mary Brooks has been part of t…
DES MOINES, Iowa – There's an Iowa man on a mission to find his favorite tenderloin in the state. He's traveling to each of Iowa's 99 counties to figure it out.
By: Natasha Keicher, Calyn Thompson
DES MOINES, Iowa — We’re only a month away from the Iowa State Fair, and on Tuesday fair organizers released a list of new food items people can find at the fair this year. Apple Fries …
By: Calyn Thompson
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2024 Iowa State Fair is officially underway. It’s Jeremy Parsons’ second fair as Iowa State Fair CEO. He spoke with Calyn Thompson on Today in Iowa on openi…
By: Calyn Thompson
DES MOINES, Iowa — Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters is celebrating 40 years at the Iowa State Fair. In addition to the famous “Hot Beef Sundaes,” the restaurant is also known for s…
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's a sight hundreds of fairgoers wait in line for every year, to see butter sculptures that attract visitors to the agriculture building and pay tribute to Iowa natives.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) — The Cy-Hawk rivalry always provides a good game on the field, but there are even bigger battles being fought outside Kinnick Stadium at the nearby Stead Family Children's Hospital.
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa State Fair is already looking ahead to 2025. Thursday, fair officials released the new theme: “Fair Sweet Fair” and updated the State Fair’s soci…
By: Calyn Thompson
DES MOINES, Iowa — An annual event to help veterans and the homeless is coming back this weekend, but this year it’s in a new spot. The “Homeless Veterans Stand Down” will n…
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