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KMEG 14 News Team

Erika Thomas

The Midwest is Erika's home. She was born in the Twin Cities and lived in Iowa City for three years before growing up in West Lafayette, Indiana. She attended the University of Missouri in Columbia and graduated with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Economics. Go Tigers!

Jordan Furbee

Jordan joined KMEG in September 2010 as a sports/news reporter. He comes to Siouxland from Miami University (in Ohio!) where he graduated in May 2010 with a degree in Mass Communication. Go RedHawks!

Olivia Wilmsen

Olivia Wilmsen is a wide state away from her hometown Orland Park, IL, a south suburb of Chicago. She is thrilled to be here in friendly Siouxland, a different but welcoming city. Olivia graduated from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism with a bachelor's degree in Radio/TV Journalism and a minor in the Spanish language.

KMEG 14 Weather Team

Chad Sandwell

Chad takes great pleasure in returning to the Midwest where his roots are firmly planted. He loves the challenges that the weather in the Midwest can bring.

Lisa Ryan

Lisa was born and raised in Texas but chose Iowa as the best place to get her education and raise her family.

KMEG 14 Sports Team

Mike Foss

Sports Director Mike Foss, has been a Sports Anchor/Reporter and Sports Photojournalist/Reporter in his native Michigan, covering high school, college, minor league, and professional levels.

KMEG 14 Reporters

Jacob Heller

Jacob Heller became a reporter at KMEG/KPTH in Sept. 2010 after working as a production assistant. Jake graduated from Iowa State with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication in 2009.