Laura Terrell Biography
Laura Terrell is a renowned American Emmy award-winning journalist working as a news anchor during the weekday 5 p.m. newscast on KCCI 8 News in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been with the 8 News team since joining in September 2010. Before coming to Iowa, Terrell served as a multimedia journalist at KOMU-TV.
Laura Terrell Age
Terrel manages to keep information regarding her date of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday or how old she is at the moment. Judging from her appearance, she might be in her 30s.
Laura Terrell Height
Terrell is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 167.64 cm.
Laura Terrell Husband / Children
Terrell is married to Shawn Terrell, a Cubs fan. They tied the knot in August 2015 and have lived together since. Shawn has faced serious health challenges, including surviving two strokes in 2023, which Laura has spoken about to raise awareness. Together, they have two children, namely Theodore Patrick Terrell (“Teddy”), born in February 2018, and Oliver Daniel Terrell (“Ollie”), born on July 24, 2022. She usually shares photos of her family on her Facebook account. On July 24, 2025, she was celebrating the birthday of Oliver Daniel. On the post, she captioned, “Took some time off to celebrate our baby turning three! Ollie loves riding his bike just like Daddy.”
Laura Terrell Family
On February 16, 2025, Terrell posted a photo of her dad and her son, Teddy. She captioned, “Teddy turned 7 last week, and my Dad gifted him his childhood desk.” She also posted a photo of her grandpa on her Facebook account on December 13, 2024, captioning, “My dear Grandpa Ray turns 90 today. I treasure every moment with him. Happy Birthday, Grandpa!” Additionally, she wished her mother a Happy Mother’s Day on her Facebook account on May 14, 2023, captioning, “Happy Mother’s Day to my incredible mom and all the mothers out there! I hope you feel loved and adored today.” Information on whether she has siblings or not is not available at the moment.
Laura Terrell Education
After graduating from Lutheran High School South in 2006, Terrell enrolled at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, graduating in 2010.
Laura Terrell Career
Terrel works as a news anchor during the weekday 5 p.m. newscast on KCCI 8 News. She has been with the 8 News team since joining in September 2010. Before coming to Iowa, Terrell served as a multimedia journalist at KOMU-TV.
Terrell has covered tragic and emotional stories, including forgotten cold cases of missing children and tornado damage in Creston, Iowa, which contributed to an Emmy win for Best Weekend Newscast. She also covered Kenzy Larson’s cancer journey for eight years, a teenage girl who was battling osteosarcoma, but eventually died at the age of 17, after succumbing to the chronic disease. Notably, her reports have seen her being recognized with a National Edward R. Murrow Award and multiple Emmys. Off-screen, Terrell enjoys her leisure time doing outdoor adventures and activities with her husband, Shawn, and their two young sons.
Laura Terrell Salary
Terrell receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Laura Terrell Net Worth
Through Terrell’s career as a journalist, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 million and $ 5 million.
Laura Terrell, KCCI 8 News
Terrell works with KCCI 8 News where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Alyssa Gomez
- Eric Hanson
- Ben Kaplan
- Jodi Long
- Alyx Sacks
- Nicole Tam
- Jon Rivas
- Stacey Horst
- Jason Sydejko
- Todd Magel
- David Koeller
- Jeff Dubrof
- Scott Reister
- Shannon Ehrhardt
- Anne Campolongo
- Zane Satre
Laura Terrell Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Terrell is active on her social media accounts. She has about 21k followers on her Facebook Page @Laura Terrell KCCI and about 2.4k followers on her Twitter account.