Garrett Heyd Biography
Garrett Heyd is an American journalist who serves on the Local 4 News team since February 2020 as the weekend meteorologist. Heyd was a native of Cedar Rapids, before moving out to Ames, IA.
Garrett Heyd Career
Garrett’s interest in weather began when he was a small child; he loved learning about science in general, but thunderstorms, in particular, piqued his curiosity. He knew he wanted to be a meteorologist since he was in kindergarten.
Garrett subsequently pursued his life dream and earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Iowa State University! While working on the college weather broadcast, “Cy’s Eyes on the Skies,” he discovered his passion for broadcast meteorology. Garrett became involved with his fraternity (Acacia) and the American Meteorological Society Local Chapter outside of class!
During his senior year, he began working as a photographer and Visuals Editor for Iowa State University’s student-run newspaper, the “Iowa State Daily.” His favorite memory of being a Cyclone was being able to photograph Cyclone football games for the Iowa State Daily on the field of Jack Trice Stadium! Garrett interned at KGAN in Cedar Rapids and WOI-DT in Des Moines before joining Local 4.
Garrett enjoys photography while he is not working. He enjoys shooting a variety of subjects, including wildlife and astrophotography. He also appreciates the actual act of shooting and developing film (as it was done in the old days!) Aside from photography, Garrett is a great hockey lover who tries to play whenever he can. Garrett also enjoys playing disc golf. When the weather is nice, he enjoys digging a few holes.
Garrett Heyd Age
Heyd likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Garrett Heyd Height
Heyd’s height is not yet disclosed.
Garrett Heyd Family
Heyd has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Garrett has any siblings.
Garrett Heyd Wife
Heyd 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.
Garrett Heyd Net Worth
Heyd has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Garrett Heyd Salary
Heyd earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Garrett Heyd WHBF
Heyd works at WHBF where he works alongside other famous WHBF anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Jim Niedelman
- Ann Sterling
- Redrick Terry
- Sierra Searcy
- Eric Zizich
- Dustin Nolan
- Jay Kidwell
- Kholby Martin
- Zane Satre
- Andy McCray