Lengthy-time Siouxland tv information anchor Larry Wentz will retire from Sioux Metropolis, Iowa NBC affiliate KTIV on the finish of July.
His final day on the air can be Thursday, July 31.
“I can’t start to let you know how fortunate I’m to have spent such a giant a part of my profession within the Siouxland group,” mentioned Wentz. ”I’ve labored with some actually wonderful, skilled journalists throughout my time right here. I’m additionally blessed I may find yourself again at my authentic dwelling at KTIV. Thanks to the so many individuals who supported me and my household throughout my liver transplant, and for his or her continued assist all through the years.”
“We wish to congratulate Larry on his lengthy profession in journalism and broadcasting and want him all the very best on his well-deserved retirement,” mentioned KTIV vice chairman and common supervisor, Bridget Breen. “Personally, saying Larry’s retirement is bittersweet. I, together with many different media professionals in Siouxland have loved working alongside Larry all these years. He has been a trusted and revered information skilled for Siouxland viewers for many years, and we’ll miss having him right here as a part of our crew.”
Wentz started his broadcasting profession at WHO Radio Information in Des Moines in 1976 and later transitioned to WHO-TV. He’s labored as an anchor, information director, managing editor and reporter at stations in Des Moines, Eau Claire and Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin. He got here to Sioux Metropolis in 1991 to be the night anchor at KTIV.
“Working alongside Larry has been one of many nice privileges of my profession,” mentioned KTIV Information 4 At this time and Information 4 at Midday anchor, Al Joens. “His integrity, calm presence, and deep dedication to journalism have set a excessive bar for all of us within the newsroom. Viewers belief him as a result of he’s at all times delivered the information with honesty and coronary heart — and people of us who’ve shared the anchor desk with him know he’s simply as real off digicam. Larry has left an enduring affect not solely on KTIV however on the whole group he’s served so faithfully.”
Wentz has additionally anchored the information at KCAU and KPTH/KMEG in Sioux Metropolis. He returned to KTIV in June 2023, serving as one of many anchors on KTIV Information 4 at Midday.
