Megan Reuther

13 fascinating facts about Megan Reuther:
• My first name is Elizabeth, but no one calls me that except doctors and telemarketers.
• I met my husband at work. We fell in love doing a news story about mold.
• We lived on a farm the first two years we were married.
• We have 3 kids: 2 boys and 1 girl.
• My two pinkies are curved.
• I don't like cheese.
• My younger sister and I are only eight months apart.
• I have 30 cousins.
• My first job was washing floors at the family car business.
• I used to hate running. Now I'm training for a half marathon.
• I am from Missouri.
• I can't go to sleep unless my pajamas match.
• I sing the same song to my kids my mom sang to me every night I tuck them into bed.
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Megan Reuther joined the Channel 13 News Team in October 2007. She started as the live reporter for the station's top-rated Today in Iowa morning news program. Now, you can see her reports on the Channel 13 News at 5.

Megan came to the station from KWWL in Waterloo where she was an anchor/reporter. Prior to that, she was anchor/reporter at KOMU in Columbia, Missouri. She graduated with a Journalism/Broadcast News degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Megan says she loves covering parenting issues because that's how she spends most of her time: raising two young sons and a little daughter.

Recent Articles

  • HANDS ON: Redesigned Special Education Program

    Posted on: 6:20 pm, May 20, 2013, by , updated on: 08:39pm, May 20, 2013

    The goal after graduation is to go onto college or get a job. A redesigned program at one high school...
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  • PUBLIC ART: Making Art Accessible

    Posted on: 5:49 pm, May 17, 2013, by

    Public art has always been a part of the community, but new initiatives are making it even more accessible for...
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  • GREEN HOUR: Leading Kids Outdoors

    Posted on: 6:09 pm, May 16, 2013, by

    With homework, activities, T.V. and video games, it’s hard to get kids outside for unstructured play. That has some concerned,...
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  • QUICK COOKING: Ready Made Meals At Dinner

    Posted on: 5:40 pm, May 15, 2013, by

    More families are trying to improve their diets. But, that can be difficult when meal time rolls around, you’re tired...
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  • TEACHING GARDENS: Learning Through Planting

    Posted on: 5:54 pm, May 14, 2013, by , updated on: 06:04pm, May 14, 2013

    Des Moines students are getting their hands dirty this spring, digging in dirt behind their schools. School gardens are becoming...
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  • SCOOTER’S STORY: Young Girl Makes Progress

    Posted on: 4:10 pm, May 13, 2013, by , updated on: 07:01pm, May 13, 2013

    Like any little girl, Andrea Capaldo likes watching television, getting her nails painted and enjoying simple things like suckers.  Her...
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  • PUBLIC GARDENS: Inspiration To Plant This Weekend

    Posted on: 5:43 pm, May 10, 2013, by , updated on: 11:31am, May 13, 2013

    Outdoor inspiration surrounded visitors to area gardens Friday. Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day when many want go get their...
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  • PURPOSEFUL PARTY: Lifting Women Out Of Poverty

    Posted on: 5:56 pm, May 9, 2013, by , updated on: 06:11pm, May 9, 2013

    Many women get into the home party business to make extra money. But, one woman found something to sell that...
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  • BIKING BENEFITS: Exercise On The Way To Class

    Posted on: 5:53 pm, May 8, 2013, by

    There was beautiful weather as kids made a two wheel trek to school Wednesday. Students around the country rode their...
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  • LIVING DONATION: Lifesaving Gift For Toddler

    Posted on: 5:47 pm, May 6, 2013, by , updated on: 05:48pm, May 6, 2013

    Parents would do anything for their children. One metro mom had to ask family, friends and members of the community...
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  • OPENING DAY: Weather Won’t Stop Local Food

    Posted on: 6:02 pm, May 3, 2013, by , updated on: 06:05pm, May 3, 2013

    Court Avenue District may not look ready for the Downtown Farmers’ Market, but opening day is Saturday. The snow should...
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  • DUTCH DEMOS: Enjoying Tulip Time Indoors

    Posted on: 5:52 pm, May 2, 2013, by

    The beautiful blooms are ready in Pella. But, the cold, wet weather makes it feel more like winter than the...
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