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

  • PROM STYLE: Dresses At Every Price

    Posted on: 5:49 pm, February 22, 2013, by

    Prom is still several weeks away, but this is prime time for dress shopping. Some might say finding the perfect... Read More ›

  • SNOWY COMMUTE: Drivers Take It Easy

    Posted on: 8:29 am, February 22, 2013, by , updated on: 10:25am, February 22, 2013

    Drivers slowed down for the morning drive into work Friday. The Iowa Department of Transportation reported roads mostly to completely... Read More ›

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  • PRICELESS MEMORIES: Capturing The First Moments Of Life

    Posted on: 5:58 pm, February 21, 2013, by

    All parents have pictures of the day their babies were born. But, more women are making sure the most important... Read More ›

  • CHANCE MEETING: Donor Family Meets Organ Recipient

    Posted on: 5:45 pm, February 20, 2013, by

    A weekly coffee meeting recently brought two strangers together. They soon realized they had something very important in common. Celia... Read More ›

  • HEALTHY HABITS: Program Helps Kids

    Posted on: 5:57 pm, February 18, 2013, by

    Gym class has changed a little since parents were in school. Students are now learning more than how to play... Read More ›

  • EVERYBODY WINS: Reading Program Needs Volunteers

    Posted on: 5:31 pm, February 15, 2013, by

    We all know reading is an important life skill, and volunteers are trying to make it easier for students at... Read More ›

  • LOVE STORY: Finding Love Again

    Posted on: 3:38 pm, February 14, 2013, by , updated on: 03:45pm, February 14, 2013

    Couples will celebrate with flowers, candy, and maybe a dinner out tonight. For one central Iowa couple, this day is... Read More ›

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  • BUILDING HOPE: Students Head To Haiti

    Posted on: 5:47 pm, February 13, 2013, by

    A group of Iowa high school students are headed to another country this summer with the goal of making a... Read More ›

  • HELP WANTED: Site Lets People Bid On Jobs

    Posted on: 5:31 pm, February 12, 2013, by

    A new local tool can help you find people to fix your leaky faucet or watch your kids. You’ve heard... Read More ›

  • BODY BOOST: Five Foods To Help Weight Loss

    Posted on: 4:54 pm, February 11, 2013, by , updated on: 05:47pm, February 11, 2013

    Dietitians say there’s no magic pill for weight loss, but there are foods you can eat to help give your... Read More ›

  • HOME STYLE: Upcycling To Decorate Home

    Posted on: 5:44 pm, February 7, 2013, by

    You’ve heard of recycling, now you can learn more about upcycling this weekend. Walking through a replica of a home... Read More ›

  • MOVING ART: Paintings Encourage Exercise

    Posted on: 5:00 pm, February 6, 2013, by , updated on: 06:00pm, February 6, 2013

    A local artist wants to fill the blank walls at the Polk County Health Department with something that’s more than... Read More ›

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