It's part of most of our days: sitting on the couch, watching a newscast and enjoying fun segments throughout the day. But who are the anchors behind the news, and how long have they been serving the community?

We've rounded up the longest-serving news anchors in the Des Moines metro. Here's who's been doing it the longest:

Which KCCI anchors have been on the job for more than 15 years?

Todd Magel

Todd Magel is a weekend anchor and reporter for KCCI, and joined the team in 1982. He's a Des Moines native, graduated from Valley High School and attended Iowa State University, where he received a degree in journalism and political science. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

Eric Hanson

Eric Hanson anchors KCCI 8 News This Morning and joined t

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