22 And Done *
Dave Price, WHO’s Des Monies) long-time political director, has announced that he will be leaving the station after 22 years. Price, who is also the managing editor and Sunday evening news anchor at WHO 13, took to Twitter to share the news with his followers.
In his tweet, Price expressed his gratitude to his colleagues for their teamwork and friendship, and to the viewers who trusted him. He also hinted that he is now looking for his next challenge, saying that he has decided to find his "what's next."
Price, who is originally from Belleville, Illinois, began his career in journalism at KMOX radio station in St. Louis after graduating from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He later earned his master's degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he worked as the morning news anchor and assignments manager at KOMU-TV.
After his time in Columbia, Price moved to Montgomery, Alabama, to help launch WNCF-TV, where he served as the weekend anchor and political reporter. He eventually made his way to WHO 13 in Des Moines, Iowa, where he has spent the past 22 years as a key member of the news team.
During his time at WHO 13, Price has held several important roles, including political director, managing editor, and Sunday evening news anchor. He has also hosted and executive produced the Sunday community affairs show "The Insiders," which has become a popular fixture on the station.
Price's departure from WHO 13 marks the end of an era, and he will be missed by his colleagues and viewers alike.