Eric Hanson Biography
Eric Hanson is a renowned American Journalist working as a news anchor for KCCI 8 News This Morning, which airs from 4:30 am to 7 am on weekdays. He is also an avid storyteller on “This is Iowa”, a segment that focuses on Iowa characters. He joined the station in May 2000 after working as a reporter at KWWL-TV in Waterloo and at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and as an adjunct professor at Wartburg College.
Eric Hanson Age
Hanson manages to keep information regarding his date of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday or how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s..
Eric Hanson Height
Hanson is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, which is equivalent to 170.18 cm.
Eric Hanson Wife / Children
Hanson is married and lives in West Des Moines with his wife, daughter, and son. On February 1, 2025, he posted a photo of his son on his Instagram account, captioning, “Ten Years ago today, February 1, 2015, we had a snowstorm that was shoulder high to a four-year-old who was lying down! 😀. I love seeing family memories pop up on Facebook.”
Eric Hanson Family
Eric grew up on a farm between Roland and Story City and has lived in Iowa nearly all of his life. That Iowa background and Iowa’s characters are the cornerstone of Eric’s stories. However, details about his parents and siblings have not been publicly shared.
Eric Hanson Education
After graduating from Roland-Story High School in 1992, Hanson joined Wartburg College, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Electronic Media and Public Relations, graduating in 1996. He also engaged himself with the Wartburg Choir and the Student Alumni Council.
Eric Hanson Career
Hanson serves as a news anchor for KCCI 8 News This Morning, which airs from 4:30 am to 7 am on weekdays. He is also an avid storyteller on “This is Iowa”, a segment that focuses on Iowa characters. He has been with the KCCI News team since joining in May 2000. Before coming to Iowa, Hanson had served as a reporter at KWWL-TV in Waterloo and at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and as an adjunct professor at Wartburg College.
Notably, Hanson’s writing skills have been honored with several accolades, including six Emmys, multiple regional and statewide honors, five national Edward R. Murrow awards, five national Society for Professional Journalists awards, Sigma Delta Chi Awards, and a National Headliner award. Additionally, his stories have taken him to different countries such as South Africa, England, and Haiti. Off-screen, Hanson is active in serving as a member of the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, often participating in singing gospel quintet. He has also finished a quest of visiting every Major League Baseball stadium in America, where he mostly cheered the Chicago Cubs.
Eric Hanson Salary
Hanson receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000 from working as a news anchor for KCCI 8 News This Morning.
Eric Hanson Net Worth
Through Hanson’s career as a journalist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 million and $ 5 million.
Eric Hanson, KCCI 8 News
Hanson works with KCCI 8 News where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Alyssa Gomez
- Ben Kaplan
- Alyx Sacks
- Jon Rivas
- Jason Sydejko
- David Koeller
- Scott Reister
- Shannon Ehrhardt
- Anne Campolongo
- Zane Satre
- Laura Terrell
- Jeff Dubrof
- Todd Magel
- Jodi Long
- Stacey Horst
- Nicole Tam
Eric Hanson Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Hanson is active on his social media accounts. He has about 162k followers on his Facebook Page @Eric Hanson KCCI, about 4.4k followers on his Twitter account @EricHansonKCCI, and around 7.2k followers on his Instagram account @eric_hanson_kcci.