Jackie Kennon Biography
Jackie Kennon is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as a news morning and midday news anchor. Prior to joining the station in June 2019, she worked for KTVO.
Jackie Kennon Age
Kennon was born in Iowa, United States. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s.
Jackie Kennon Height
Kennon stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 5 inches.
Jackie Kennon Family
Kennon was raised in Postville, Iowa. She has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. However, she posted photos of her parents on her Facebook Page on August 15, 2019, saying that they were among the people to be honored with a 2019 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. It is also not known if Kennon has any siblings.
Jackie Kennon Husband
Kennon is a married woman but she has not disclosed the name of her husband. She rarely posts his photos on her Instagram Page. She likes running, riding bikes, or riding horses with her husband when she is not at work, just spending time with her rescue dog named Mac. Kennon’s other hobby includes baking sweet treats. There is no information regarding whether Kennon and her husband have any children.
Jackie Kennon Net Worth
Kennon has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Jackie Kennon Salary
Kennon earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Jackie Kennon Career | Education
Kennon serves at KCRG as a news morning and midday news anchor. This is her re-join at the station – she interned there while in college for 3 months. Before joining the station, she worked for KTVO-TV in Kirksville, Missouri as a News Anchor and Reporter for nearly 5 years. Prior to that, she was still a student in college.
While in college, she worked for Wartburg Television as a News Director and Station Manager for 2 years and 1 month. Kennon’s career has been a journey through various roles in the field of broadcasting and media. She started her career as a Farm Hand on a family farm, where she spent 8 years.
When it comes to her education, Kennon is a proud alumnus of Wartburg College, which she attended from 2010 to 2014. She graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Arts (Public Relations and Multimedia Journalism).
During her stint there, she served as a Marketing and Communications Video Producer at Wartburg College Marketing and Communication in Waverly, Iowa. Here, she contributed to video production in the context of marketing and communications for a year and a month. Kennon is also an alumnus of Postville High School. Besides being a journalist, Kennon is also a philanthropist, who has been volunteering for the Saints Alive After School Program since January 2014.
Jackie Kennon KCRG
Kennon is working at KCRG where she works alongside other famous KCRG meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Beth Malicki
- Jim Mertens
- Danielle Wagner
- Kristin Rogers
- Becky Phelps
- Emily Schrad
- Joe Winters
- Jan Ryherd
- Corey Thompson
- Hannah Messier
- Jack Lido
Jackie Kennon Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 300 followers on Instagram.