Anne Hughes

News Director
Davenport, Iowa
Anne Hughes

Anne began her career in broadcasting in Moline, Illinois at WQAD-TV as a producer.

She then moved to KWQC in Davenport where she was a producer, executive producer, assignment editor, and assistant news director for 20 years.

Anne became news director of KYOU in Ottumwa in early 2020.

She is a proud graduate of Northwest Missouri State University. Go Bearcats!

Education
  • Northwest Missouri State University
  • Majored in Broadcasting
  • Minors in Journalism
    • Affiliations
  • RTNDA
    • Awards
  • Edward R. Murrow winner
  • Emmy award winner

    • Latest News

    News

    First Alert Day for strong storms this afternoon

    Updated: 2 hours ago
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    By Meteorologist Kevin Phelps
    Hail and localized heavy rains are the primary threat

    News

    ‘Cop on a rooftop’ returns to raise money for the Special Olympics

    Updated: 3 hours ago
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    By Brittany Kyles
    Friday you will find police on several Dunkin’ rooftops, fundraising for this good cause.

    Crimestoppers

    CRIME STOPPERS: East Moline police ask for help finding stolen motorcycle

    Updated: 8 hours ago
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    By KWQC Staff
    The East Moline Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a stolen motorcycle.

    Local

    Final plans for Scott County’s new juvenile detention center approved

    Updated: 8 hours ago
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    By Hernan Gutierrez
    In a near-unanimous vote, the Scott County Board of Supervisors approved the final plans for the new Youth Justice and Rehabilitation Center.

    News

    ‘M Lounge’ set to open in downtown Davenport

    Updated: 13 hours ago
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    By Evan Denton
    Owner Alleyah Melendez hopes she sets a positive example for young girls pursuing a career in business.

    Latest News

    Illinois News

    Republicans rally to “Fire Pritzker” and “Restore Illinois”

    Updated: 13 hours ago
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    By Mike Miletich
    Hundreds of GOP supporters gathered to celebrate Republican Day with their favorite political leaders and candidates at the Illinois State Fair.

    Crimestoppers

    CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island County on battery charges

    Updated: 15 hours ago
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    By KWQC Staff
    Have you seen him?

    Crimestoppers

    CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island County on firearm charge

    Updated: 15 hours ago
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    By KWQC Staff
    Have you seen him?

    Crime

    Man charged with sexually assaulting teen in 2010 in Davenport

    Updated: 15 hours ago
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    By KWQC Staff
    A judge issued a warrant for his arrest in April 2015, Scott County court records show.

    News

    Village of Milan boil order lifted

    Updated: 16 hours ago
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    By KWQC Staff
    Sections of the Village of Milan are under a boil order until further notice Wednesday, according to the water department.

    Business

    TaxSlayer Center to become Vibrant Arena at The Mark

    Updated: 16 hours ago
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    By KWQC Staff
    The facility opened in 1993 as The MARK of the Quad Cities.