Iowa's first openly transgender TV reporter announces new job after leaving Local 5
Former WOI news reporter Nora J.S. Reichardt is trading the capital city for the Quad Cities.
Iowa's first openly transgender TV reporter, and one of a few around the nation, left WOI last month. Her new role is a digital position at Moline-based ABC affiliate WQAD in the Quad Cities, according to a social media statement posted Monday.
I’ve been enjoying my brief step back from bringing Iowans the news of the day, but I’m feeling ready to get back into the action. I’m so excited to share that later this month, I’ll be joining the digital team @wqad in the Quad Cities!! pic.twitter.com/R0wXRs0xaD
— Nora J.S. Reichardt 🏳️⚧️ (@Nora_JSR) August 9, 2023
"I've been enjoying my brief step back from bringing Iowans the news of the day, but I'm feeling ready to get back into the action," Reichardt posted on X.
Reichardt said she is excited to learn more about eastern Iowa, neighboring Illinois and explore more of the region's LGBTQ community.
I’m sure I’ll have lots more to share about my feelings as the move gets closer, but here’s a start: pic.twitter.com/7nRh7dFd4Q
— Nora J.S. Reichardt 🏳️⚧️ (@Nora_JSR) August 9, 2023
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"Iowans, thanks for having me. Hope you're willing to put up with me just a little longer! Can't wait to see what's next," Reichardt said in a follow up X statement. She added black and yellow heart emojis.
The Drake University alum moved to Des Moines in 2017 for her freshman year of college. She first joined WOI in July 2021. In October of last year, the Minnesota native publicly introduced herself to viewers during an on-air broadcast.
Jay Stahl is an entertainment reporter at The Des Moines Register. Follow him on Instagram or reach out at jstahl@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Nora Reichardt joins Quad Cities news station after leaving Local 5
