Dan Winters Biography

Dan Winters is an American News Anchor/reporter who has been working at 13 News as the co-anchor of the 4, 6, and 10 pm newscast. He joined the 13 News team on May 25, 2004, and is set to leave the station on May 25, 2022. 

Dan Winters Career

Winters is working at 13 News where he has been serving as the co-anchor of the 4, 6, and 10 pm newscast. He has lived in Marengo, Sioux City, Clarinda, Ames, and the Des Moines Metro, among other places. Winters began his broadcasting career at KMA Radio in Shenandoah, Iowa, when he was 16 years old. He worked full-time as a news anchor/editor for KPRC, a CBS Radio affiliate in Houston, TX, after graduating from high school.

Dan graduated from Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication with a bachelor’s degree. He worked as a reporter for KCCI-TV during college, covering the 2004 VEISHEA riot. Dan won “First Place TV Reporting” at the 2004 Hearst Journalism Awards Championship in San Francisco later that year.

During the 2008 Iowa Caucuses, Dan interviewed President Barack Obama and reported on his campaign. His award-winning investigations have resulted in changes in government policy. “I genuinely enjoy what I do, and I hope that shows when people watch,” Dan said. “I consider myself fortunate to be able to work with Erin, Ed, Keith, and all of the talented people behind the scenes every night.” Dan works with Youth Emergency Services and Shelter (YESS) and organizes charity fundraisers. He doesn’t let the fact that he’s a terrible golfer deter him from giving it his all.

Dan Winters Leaving 13 News

Winters disclosed that he will be leaving the 13 News on May 25, 2022. He stated that after he had recently lost his sister and nephew, he felt the need to spend more time with his family thus he decided to quit his job. He also added that despite the fact that he will not be seen on television, he will still be seen around central Iowa town.

Dan Winters Age

He was born on 21 October 1962 in Ventura County, CA. He celebrates his birthday on 21 October every year. Winters is 61 years old.

Dan Winters Height

Winters stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 8 inches.

Dan Winters Family

Winters family used to own the oldest hardware store in Iowa. He lost his sister and nephew, however, he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents and siblings.

Dan Winters Wife

Dan is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone. He has a dog named Paul Harvey.

Dan Winters Net Worth

Winters has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.

Dan Winters Salary

Winters earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Dan Winters Teeth

Winters underwent cosmetic dentistry to fill the big gap in his front teeth.

Dan Winters 13 News

Winters works at 13 News where he works alongside other famous 13 News anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Ed Wilson
2. Jannay Towne
3. Calyn Thompson
4. Justin Surrency
5. John Sears
6. Megan Salois
7. Keith Murphy
8. Andy Fales
9. Amber Alexander
10. Jeriann Ritter

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Winters.