Laura Terrell is an American journalist and news anchor and reporter for Wjla.
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Best Known For:The television program KCCI 8 News at 5
Breakthrough:Joined KCCI-TV as an anchor and reporter in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Laura Terrell
- Full Name: Laura Terrell
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program KCCI 8 News at 5
- Current Role: News anchor and reporter
- Current Employer: WJLA
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shawn Terrell
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Beats: Crime / Public Safety
Laura Terrell Age
Laura Terrell's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended University of Missouri School of Journalism, where she studied Journalism.
- University of Missouri School of Journalism
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Laura Terrell's career includes news and reporting roles with KCCI-TV, a television station.
Organization: KCCI-TV
Role: News Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2010–Present
Details: Des Moines, Iowa
Rise to Fame
Laura Terrell rose to prominence for her role on the television show KCCI 8 News at 5.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes KCCI 8 News at 5, Friendly Smile in the Grocery Aisle, and Shawn Terrell's Stroke Recovery.
Television
- TV Show: KCCI 8 News at 5 (Anchor, Present) — Weekday evening news broadcast serving central Iowa
- Work: Friendly Smile in the Grocery Aisle (Reporter, 2022) — Award-winning human-interest feature about a grocery store employee who brightens customers' days
- Work: Shawn Terrell's Stroke Recovery (Reporter, 2025) — Personal reporting feature promoting stroke awareness after her husband experienced two strokes
- Work: Kenzy Larson's Cancer Journey (Reporter) — Continuing human-interest reporting documenting the experience of an Iowa teenager with osteosarcoma
Notable Coverage
- Cold cases involving missing children - KCCI - Has investigated unresolved cases involving missing children and worked to keep their stories in public view
- Ashley Okland murder case - KCCI - 2026 - Reported on developments in the investigation and court proceedings
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Award - Feature Reporting — Radio Television Digital News Association — 2022 — Friendly Smile in the Grocery Aisle, reported with photojournalist Robbie Rissman.
Laura Terrell Family & Relationships
Laura Terrell is married to Shawn Terrell.
Lesser Known Facts
- Terrell grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
- Her family enjoys bicycle rides and outdoor activities.
- She has reported extensively on missing-child cold cases and stories about childhood cancer.
- She documented Kenzy Larson's cancer journey for eight years.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Laura Terrell
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shawn Terrell
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$223,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $341,000–$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Robbie Rissman (Collaborator • Worked with Terrell on the award-winning feature Friendly Smile in the Grocery Aisle.)
