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Former Iowa news anchor clarifies viral departure, insists he was not ‘quitting on-air’

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Former Iowa news anchor clarifies viral departure, insists he was not ‘quitting on-air’

By Lindsay Kornick, Fox News Published June 23, 2026, 1:35 a.m. ET

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Former Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan released a statement clarifying his now-viral farewell from KWQC TV6 on Friday.

“Facts matter,” Nolan began his statement on Monday. “Journalism matters. Being truthful matters. That was my message on Friday, and now it’s being twisted to fit whatever ideology people want. I was not going to speak on the virality of my farewell message and hoped the interest would fade. But now, seeing multiple publications twist my words into unintended meanings, I feel I must set the record straight.”

Nolan was referring to his announcement during a KWQC TV6 broadcast where he revealed he was stepping down from his job and the news industry.

“I’ll try to get through this,” Nolan said. “Well, before we go this morning, I have an announcement. Today is my last day here at KWQC TV6. I have chosen to step away from the news industry. Before I say goodbye, I just want to say, I hope every one of you that’s allowed me to be a part of your mornings know just how important that I have taken this job.”

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