Stacey Horst Bio, Wiki
Stacey Horst is an American Anchor/Reporter/Photographer/Producer working for KCCI 8 News in Des Moines, Iowa, serving the station as an anchor of evening newscasts at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. She has been working with this station since 2005.
Stacey Horst Age
Horst was born on October 28th but manages to keep information regarding her year of birth out of the limelight. Therefore, she celebrates her birthday on October 28th every year. An update on her age will be made once she has made the information public. However, judging from her appearance, she might be in her 30s. On October 28, 2025, she posted a photo on her Facebook account and captioned it, “I had a really special day yesterday. I got to spend my birthday with my favorite people – Grandma H, my Dad and husband (behind the camera)…”
Stacey Horst Height/Measurements
Horst stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Stacey Horst Education
After high school, Horst furthered her studies at the University of Iowa. She graduated with dual degrees in Journalism and Psychology.
Stacey Horst Career
Horst is working for KCCI 8 News in Des Moines, Iowa, serving the station as an anchor of evening newscasts at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. As the main anchor, she sees herself as an advocate for Central Iowans, questioning lawmakers & politicians on issues the viewers want answers to.
Horst anchors KCCI 8 News Close Up, the Sunday morning public affairs program. She covers issues from Washington, D.C., to the Iowa Statehouse, to Main Street.
Iowa’s caucuses play a major role in her work at KCCI. She has anchored thorough live coverage on Caucus night, explaining the results and process to viewers. She has been a moderator for primary debates for the 3rd Congressional District and the U.S. Senate.
Horst has held interviews with lieutenant governors, presidential candidates, multiple state lawmakers, governors, and members of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. She also introduced Stephen Colbert to Central Iowans in an exclusive interview as he prepared to relaunch The Late Show in 2015.
Horst participated in an historic meeting between a sitting President and members of local TV affiliates countrywide, at the White House alongside 14 other journalists. They were invited to attend dinner with the President and his advisors in the State Dining Room.
Horst sat down with Katie Couric in 2006 as she was poised to be the first woman to solo anchor a network evening news show, the CBS Evening News. Before working at KCCI, she launched a new 24-hour news channel in Raleigh, North Carolina. There, she worked as the weeknight news anchor.
After graduating from college, she worked as a photographer, editor, producer, reporter, and anchor at stations in Sioux City, Ottumwa/Kirksville, Charlottesville, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Stacey Horst Net Worth
In Horst’s career as an Anchor/Reporter/Photographer/Producer, she has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
How Much Does Stacey Horst Earn?
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Stacey Horst Parents and Siblings
Horst’s grandmother was born on May 4, 1930, and is 96 years old as of 2026. On May 4, 2026, she posted a photo of her grandmother on her Facebook account and captioned it, “Happy Birthday Grandma H!! ❤️🎁🎂🎈 Today is her 96th birthday. She is a sweetheart and so wise. I am so lucky to have her!”
Raised on a family farm near Wall Lake, United States, Horst manages to keep information regarding her parents and whether or not she has any siblings out of the limelight. An update on her family information will be provided when available.
Stacey Horst Spouse
Horst got married in September 2005. On September 11, 2024, she posted a photo on her Instagram account and captioned it, “A cozy anniversary lunch with my husband ❤️ at our favorite place…#19 🥰👩🏼❤️👨🏻.”The couple enjoys traveling, hunting down the best burgers and steaks, and spending time with their “fur babies,” Chunky Chicken and Velma. Horst loves to bake recipes handed down from her grandmothers during her free time.
Stacey Horst KCCI 8 News
Horst works at KCCI 8 News in Des Moines, Iowa, where she works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Shannon Ehrhardt
- Scott Reister
- Anne Campolongo
- Zane Satre
- David Koeller
- Jason Sydejko
- Jon Rivas
Stacey Horst X{Twitter}, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts, where she posts frequently. On her X (Twitter) account, she has about 3K followers, around 20K followers on her Facebook page, and about 1.6K followers on her Instagram account.