Dana Searles Biography

Dana Searles is an American journalist working for WOI-DT Local 5 News as an anchor and multimedia journalist for Good Morning Iowa since she was promoted in November 2024. She joined the station in June 2023 as a reporter and multiskilled journalist.

Dana Searles Education

Searles joined the University of Oklahoma after finishing her high school education. She later graduated with two Bachelor’s degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. During college, she served OU Nightly as a reporter, anchor, and producer.

While serving OU Nightly, Searles earned a collegiate Emmy and a first place in the “Newscast” category at the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association Awards. In 2022, she served as a News 21 fellow, where she covered “Policing in America” and wrote two investigative articles on traffic stops.

Dana Searles Career

Searles has worked for WOI-DT Local 5 News as an anchor and multimedia journalist on Good Morning Iowa since she was promoted in November 2024. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a reporter and multiskilled journalist. Originally from Mahtomedi, she looks forward to returning to the Middwest.

Dana Searles Age

Searles was born on July 3rd, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 30s. Searles celebrates her birthday on July 3rd, as evidenced by her Facebook post on July 3, 2024, captioned, “It was a day full of surprises! I’m so grateful for all my amazing co-workers and my family for making this birthday special! Birthday’s in the office are fun when surrounded by such great people! #blessed”

Dana Searles Height

Searles stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Dana Searles Family

Searles is originally from Mahtomedi, Minnesota, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Searles has any siblings.

Dana Searles Husband

Searles is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. She supports the Oklahoma Sooners or explores her new home in Des Moines during her free time.

Dana Searles Net Worth

Searles has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Dana Searles Salary

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