KARE (Minneapolis) Deuce Corey Spencer is moving up to the News Director’s office.

But he is dropping markets to do it.

Spencer has been hired by WQAD (Quad Cities) to be the new news boss. WQAD is also owned by Tegna.

It is a bit of a homecoming for Spencer, he was born in Moline, grew up in Bureau County, Illinois, and graduated from Bradley University in Peoria.

According to the WQAD press release, Spencer says he is thrilled to return home to the Quad Cities with his wife Kaylee and two cats Gracie and Ted. Outside of the newsroom, Spencer is an avid sports fan and enjoys golfing, craft beer, and hiking.