Sam Hoyle

I'm a Multimedia Producer for WHO-TV. I’m the resident British chap with a dodgy accent. I post stories on our website and keep our social media profiles updated. Get in contact if you have a story for our community pages.

I went to university in Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England. I joined WHO in November, 2012 after a year teaching in South Korea, Jindo Style!

Recent Articles

  • POLICE STANDOFF: Man Shoots At Police

    Posted on: 10:08 pm, April 20, 2013, by , updated on: 12:29am, April 21, 2013

    Police say a man has locked himself in a home on the north side of Des Moines after he shot...
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  • WINDOW FALL: 3-Year-Old Survives

    Posted on: 9:14 pm, April 20, 2013, by

    A three year old fell from a third story window Friday and survived. The Des Moines Register says it happened...
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  • CAR TIPPING: VEISHEA Revelers Sought

    Posted on: 8:04 pm, April 20, 2013, by

    Ames police want help identifying people who flipped over two vehicles overnight in Ames. They think a picture circulating on...
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  • DOT THEFT: Two Workers Arrested

    Posted on: 7:42 pm, April 20, 2013, by

    A two year investigation covering Story, Polk and Woodbury Counties wrapped up with two men behind bars Saturday. Authorities say...
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  • AGRIBUSINESS: Obama, Senators Urge Immigration Reform

    Posted on: 5:45 am, April 19, 2013, by

      A bipartisan group of Senators introduced an immigration reform proposal Tuesday. The bill would create a new legal status...
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  • BOSTON SOLIDARITY: Runners To Hit Streets

    Posted on: 2:00 am, April 19, 2013, by , updated on: 02:01am, April 19, 2013

    On Saturday, runners in Des Moines hit the streets in support of the victims of the marathon bombings. IMT Des...
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  • ETHICS VIOLATIONS: Witness To Verify Claims

    Posted on: 7:00 am, April 18, 2013, by

    Late Wednesday night, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Rep. Michele Bachmann’s former Chief of Staff will come forward Thursday...
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  • FLOODING HAVOC: Roads Closed, Boil Advisory Placed

    Posted on: 5:03 am, April 18, 2013, by , updated on: 05:15am, April 18, 2013

    The recent downpours have been taking their toll on roads and drainage systems in southern Iowa. Thursday morning, many roads...
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  • MAIL FRAUD: Pella Woman Gets 4 Years

    Posted on: 3:24 am, April 18, 2013, by

    A $730,000 mail fraud turned in to a 48 month prison sentence for one Pella resident. Beverly Joan DeRonde, was...
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  • SANTORUM HOSPITALIZED: Iowa Trip Cancelled

    Posted on: 12:49 am, April 15, 2013, by

    Former Pennsylvania senator, Rick Santorum has cancelled a trip to Iowa after being hospitalized over the weekend. The 2012 Iowa...
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  • HAWKS PRACTICE: Rain Affects Attendance

    Posted on: 8:02 pm, April 14, 2013, by and , updated on: 07:59pm, April 14, 2013

    Thousands of Hawkeyes fans planned to battle for seats Sunday at Valley Stadium, much like they do in the student...
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  • SECOND SHOOTING: Man In Critical Conditon

    Posted on: 7:05 pm, April 14, 2013, by and , updated on: 10:19pm, April 14, 2013

    Ten hours after a previous shooting homicide Sunday morning, police responded to another shooting. Just before noon Sunday, police were...
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