Mike Cleff

 
"I am fond of my alma mater (University of Iowa) and my former home (University of Illinois) but my loyalties are with Purdue now. Great university, superb athletics, first-class people," says Cleff.

He was the morning show anchor and midday anchor at WICD-TV from October 2004 to January 2006 and worked in the sports department from January 2006 to April 2006. He was also anchored the morning show, was a fill-in midday anchor, and high school football reporter/photographer from April 2006 to October 2006.

Mike is an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and says he's still celebrating their 2006 World Series Championship.

Mike loves movies of all types. He says he's a terrible golfer and lost 14 golf balls during a recent round of golf.

Mike happily spoils his six nephews (Nick, Evan, Ryan, Cameron, Keaton and Graham) and three nieces (Sarah, Katie and Madelyn).

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Where did you grow up?

Illinois and Iowa

What college did you attend?

University of Iowa

What was your very first job?

Cashier at the Custard Cup in Danville, Illinois

What is your favorite movie?

Any of the Clint Eastwood "Dirty Harry" movies

What is your favorite dessert?

Strawberry topped cheese cake

What type of radio station do you listen to?

I'm a button pusher

What you most like to do in your free time?

Movies, golf, reading

If you could meet any person, dead or alive, who would it be?

Babe Ruth

Your favorite sport to play?

Golf

Your favorite sport to watch?

Basketball

How much sleep do you need?

6 hours

How much sleep do you get?

7 hours

Has any moment in television/reporting history influenced you?

The "Earthquake" World Series in 1989, and how awed I was by Al Michaels' ad-libbing for so long.  I learned that you'd better be prepared for anything.

Which holiday do you get into the most?

July 4th.  -  Playing with sparklers as a kid and watching fireworks is one of my favorite childhood memories.

What did your first day in news/TV teach you about the business?

That you'd better be a fast learner.

Your most memorable moment at WLFI?

Anchoring one night when Gage Butterbrodt was hit in the head by an errant basketball during a live report.  Gage handled it very very well.

Saying or motto you live by?

Don't look back because you're not going that way.