Jodi Long is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who currently anchors the KCCI 8 News at Noon and 5 pm weekdays. She anchors alongside, meteorologist Anne Campolongo and Laura Terrell. Jodi joined KCCI 8 News in October 2023.
Before joining KCCI 8 News, Jodi worked as a general assignment reporter at WHO-TV in Des Moines Iowa. There she reported on a broad range of stories during the weekday and weekend and has been honoured for her reporting on issues affecting women and children.
Age | When was Jodi Long Born? | Zodiac sign
She was born in September 2023, in Des Moines. She is 33 years old as of 2023.
Profile Summary
| Birth Name | Jodi Whitworth Long |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | September 2023 |
| Age | 33 years old as of 2023 |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Parents | Dick Whitworth (Father) and Jayne Whitworth(Mother) |
| Siblings | 1 brother Alex Whitworth |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Ra Shaan Long (m. June 1, 2018) |
| Children | 2: a son( Bishop Percy Long) and a daughter ( Jaira Capri Long) |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Profession | News anchor at KCCI 8 News in Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Education | Ankey High School University of Northwestern- St. Paul – Bachelor degree in Electronic Media Communication |
Adoptive Parents | Dick Whitmorth | Jayne Whitmorth
Jodi was brought up by her adoptive parents; Dick Whitworth (Father) and Jayne Whitworth (Mother). Her parents have been together since 1979. Her biological parents are not known as of 2023. We will update you as soon as get this information.
Siblings | Alex Whitworth
She was brought up together with her brother Alex Whitworth. Both Jodi and Alex were adopted by their parents.
Height
Jodi is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Husband | Ja Shaan Long | Who is Jodi’s Husband?
She is happily married to her husband Ra Shaan Long, and together they are blessed with two amazing children; Bishop and Jaira. The couple tied the knot on June 1, 2018, after getting engaged on June 7, 2017.
Children | Bishop Persy Long | Jaira Capri Long
She is a loving and caring mother to her two children. Her first born son Bishop Percy Long was born on December 11, 2019, weighing 6lbs and 13oz, while her daughter, Jaira Capri Long was born on July 8, 2022.
She left her previous job at WHO-TV, to purposely spend time with her two children and husband.
“I’m in the midst a new season where my husband, Bishop and Jaira need a more rested, healthier and available wife and mommy.” She said as she was leaving the station.
Postpartum Preeclampsia
Jodi was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia, after giving birth to her second child. Postpartum preeclampsia is a rare condition that occurs when one has high blood pressure and excess protein in their urine, after childbirth.
Education
She attended Ankey High School between 2005 and 2009. Upon graduating, Jodi joined University of Northwestern-St. Paul, where she graduated in 2012, with a bachelor degree in Electronic Media Communication.
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Career | KCCI 8 News | News Anchor
Jodi Long is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who currently anchors the KCCI 8 News at Noon and 5 pm weekdays. She anchors alongside, meteorologist Anne Campolongo and Laura Terrell. Jodi joined KCCI 8 News in October 2023.
Before joining KCCI 8 News, Jodi worked as a general assignment reporter at WHO-TV in Des Moines Iowa. There she reported on a broad range of stories during the weekday and weekend and has been honoured for her reporting on issues affecting women and children.
Career Summary
| October 2023 – Present | Anchor and Reporter at KCCI 8 in Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| October 2022 – September 2023 | Health Equity Director at Health Birth Day Inc, in Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| January 2013 – September 2022 | General Assignment Reporter at WHO-TV, in Des Moines, Iowa |
| January 2013 – September 2022 | Today in Iowa News Anchor at WHO 13 in Des Moines, Iowa |
| September 2009 – December 2011 | Anchor, Reporter and Producer at Eagle 7 News, Northwestern College |
Honors and Awards
In June 2012, she was awarded the Diamond Awards Diversity Scholarship, by Alliance for Women in Media and Clear Channel Communications.
Also in 2011 she was honoured with Lambda Pi Eta; National Honor Society by Northwestern College. In her career, Jodi has covered some of the biggest events of the last decade, including the search for Mollie Tibbets, the murders of two Des Moines police officers and the racial justice movement of 2020.
Where does Jodi Long live?
She is currently living in Clive with her husband and their two children.
Did Jodi Long Leave WHO-TV?
Yes Jodi left WHO-TV in September 2022, after giving birth to her second child, a daughter Jaira.
Where did Jodi Long go? | Jodi Long 2023
Jodi Long is currently working as a news anchor at KCCI 8 News.
Who is the new anchor at KCCI 8 News at 5?
The new anchor at KCCI 8 News at 5 is Jodi Long