Todd Magel Biography
Todd Magel is an American Anchor and Reporter working for KCCI 8 News, serving as a weekend anchor and reporter. He has been working for the station since 1982 and has served the station for over 2 decades.
Todd Magel Age
Magel was born on May 8th, but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance. Magel celebrates his birthday on May 8th. On May 8, 2025, his co-worker, Laura Terrell, wished him a happy birthday via a Facebook post.
Todd Magel Height
Magel stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Todd Magel Family
Magel has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Magel has any siblings.
Todd Magel Wife
Magel is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has a Calico/Tabby mix named Bella, which he adopted from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. He is an ardent automobile fan who tinkers and drives his favorite collector car, a black, 1967 Lincoln Continental convertible.
Todd Magel Net Worth
Magel has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Todd Magel Salary
Magel earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Todd Magel KCCI 8 News
Magel is working at KCCI 8 News alongside other famous KCCI 8 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Laura Terrell
- Shannon Ehrhardt
- Scott Reister
- Anne Campolongo
- Zane Satre
- David Koeller
- Jason Sydejko
- Jon Rivas
Todd Magel Education
Magel joined Iowa State University in 1980 after completing his studies at Valley High School. In 1984, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science. During his time in college, he worked as a reporting intern at KASI Radio in Ames. Further, he started serving KCCI as a part-timer during his last two years of college.
Todd Magel Career
Magel is working for KCCI 8 News, serving as a weekend anchor and reporter. The Des Moines native initially joined the station as a part-timer before he was promoted to a full-time reporter.
Magel has received many awards from the Iowa Broadcast News Association for political broadcasts, breaking news, and agricultural reporting. He received two Emmy awards in 2012 for his broadcast of a school bus explosion in Pleasant Hill and the other for best weekend newscast. Additionally, he won Best Weekend Newscast Awards in 2013 and 2014.
Todd Magel Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 16K followers on Facebook and over 2.1K on X.