The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
Grace Smith

Grace Smith, Senior photojournalist and filmmaker

she/her/hers

Grace Smith is a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in Journalism and Cinematic Arts. In her four years at The Daily Iowan, she has held the roles of photo editor, managing summer editor, and visual storyteller. Outside of The Daily Iowan, Grace has held an internship at The Denver Post and pursued freelance assignments for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Des Moines Register.

All content by Grace Smith
From left; Gracelyn Reese, 5, Kyran Anderson, 10, Julian Oliva, 10, Liam Doxsee, 9, Samuel Reese, 4, and Harper Reese, 6, play outside at the family’s home in Coal Valley, Ill., on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. As Liam’s Instagram profile biography and mother Mary Matheson notes often: “SCID won’t stop this kid.” Liam lives by this mantra.

Photos: UIHC’s impact on Liam’s health care journey

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
October 31, 2023
9A7A9936

[Photo] Field of courage: Liam Doxsee’s life with SCID

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
October 31, 2023
University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz speaks with members of the media during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Goetz answered questions from the media about the statement. I think again in any role in which we have a chance to serve these young men and these coaches and and the institutions that we have an opportunity to work at, she said. You do the best you can with where you are and you do that within the moment its been provided to you.

Photos: Head coach Kirk Ferentz, Interim AD Beth Goetz speak to media about Brian Ferentz

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
October 31, 2023
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to media members during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After the University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Ferentz answered questions from the media about the statement. Ferentz also spoke about Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Nov. 4.

[Photo] Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz, Interim AD Beth Goetz talk dismissal of Brian Ferentz

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
Barista Kara Thai pours milk into a coffee at Daydrink’s new location on Bowery Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Daydrink on Bowery Street, which also has a location on the Pedestrian Mall, opened its doors on Thursday to eager coffee and tea drinkers.

[Photo] Local baristas compete in latte art-throwdown

October 23, 2023
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Stuelke shot 11-of-15 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Clarke University

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
October 22, 2023

[Video] Film: The Cost Of Conflict

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
October 20, 2023
Argentina Portugal dances in the air while hanging from her hair during a performance from Paranormal Cirque, a celestial and mysterious circus touring across the U.S., outside of the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Around 200 adrenaline junkies and spectators viewed a show with acrobats, illusionists, and other performances in a circus-like setting.

Photos: Paranormal Cirque visits Coralville

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
October 19, 2023
Iowa defensive back TJ Hall puts the ball down near the end zone after a punt during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

[Photo] One-on-one with Iowa cornerback T.J. Hall

October 19, 2023
Iowa’s 170-pound Kylie Welker poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. In the 2022-23 season as an unattached wrestler, Welker was runner-up at the U20 National Championship in 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Women’s Wrestling Media Day

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
October 18, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Photos: Iowa hosts DePaul in Crossover at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 15, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo]

Iowa guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball past DePaul guard Anaya Peoples during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] UI to start charging students to attend women's basketball

October 17, 2023
Leah Robinson holds a Caitlin Clark cutout before Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo]

Iowa walks into the stadium before Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo]

Iowa guard Ahron Ulis dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Ulis did not compete in Iowa’s exhibition game against Truman State after serving a suspension. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
November 7, 2022
Iowa’s No. 1 125-pound Spencer Lee walks onto the mat during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Lee made his return to the mat for the first time in 12 months after sitting out last season for an ACL surgery. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 7 Iowa State

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith
December 4, 2022
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during Iowa womens basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 4, 2023
Kentucky wide receiver Tayvion Robinson runs the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

[Photo]

Wichmann walks out of Cedar Rapids school after responding to a fire alarm on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. As a female firefighter, Wichmann tries to make herself available and approachable for community members of all ages to ask questions, which is what she does at the Young Women’s Fire Academy. The academy was started by the CRFD in 2017 and helps to provide skills and opportunities for women ages 16 and older to learn about firefighting as a career. Wichmann said she still talks to women who went through the academy.

[Photo] Overcoming adversity in the fire service

February 14, 2023
Iowa and Michigan State face off during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa Field Hockey vs. Michigan State

Grace Smith
October 1, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Michigan State

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge
October 1, 2023
Lexie Olgren, Miley Olgren, 3, and Aubree Olgren, 11, admire Isabelle Olgren’s haircut at Great Clips in Ankeny, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. In the fall of 2022, Iowa’s only inpatient eating disorder clinic closed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Olgren, 28, was a patient when she was 26 years old, and said the program is crucial to helping those with eating disorders and is upset about its closing.

Photos: Fearing the future of treatment

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
September 20, 2023
UI student shares important story through documentary workshop

UI student shares important story through documentary workshop

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
September 19, 2023
Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga dives with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Ostrenga received the ball two times for 19 yards.

Photos: Iowa Football vs. Western Michigan

Emily Nyberg and Grace Smith
September 16, 2023
Iowa offensive linemen Nick DeJong and Rusty Feth carry the Cy-Hawk Trophy after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

Photos: Iowa football at Iowa State – Cy-Hawk game

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith
September 9, 2023
A firefighter saws through the Advanced Technology Laboratories during a fire on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert urged people to avoid the area around 10:54 a.m. On Thursday, Firefighters and other first responders arrived at the building to fight an active fire at around 1:30 p.m.

Photos: Second Active Fire at Advanced Technologies Lab

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Ayrton Breckenridge
September 1, 2023
Iowa City firefighter Brian Marak takes off his gear after responding to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 1:29 p.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 1:58 p.m., a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity, as the situation “has stabilized.”

Photos: Active Fire at Advanced Technology Lab

Cody Blissett, Grace Smith, and Emily Nyberg
August 31, 2023
Iowa City firefighter Brian Marak takes off his gear after responding to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 1:29 p.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 1:58 p.m., a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity, as the situation “has stabilized.”

[Photo] Fire under investigation at Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories

August 31, 2023
Photo illustration by Grace Smith.

[Photo]

Sticky notes from fans of UI student Billy Stoynoff stick on Stoynoff’s dorm door in Reinow at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Stoynoff is a 33-year-old transfer student entering his third year in college. To document his experience adapting to Iowa City as a nontraditional student, he began making TikTok videos and has amassed over 6,000 followers in just about two weeks. During Stoynoff’s move-in process, people were asking him which dorm his kid was in, so he made a TikTok video and people liked it. “Everyone is just like really supportive of me being here,” Stoynoff said.

[Photo]

UI student Billy Stoynoff studies at a lounge in Reinow at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Stoynoff is a 33-year-old transfer student entering his third year in college. To document his experience adapting to Iowa City as a nontraditional student, he began making TikTok videos and has amassed over 6,000 followers in just about two weeks. Stoynoff is studying sports and recreation management, hoping to one day serve as Director of Football Operations for a college. “I’ve always had a passion for sports,” Stoynoff said. “I have some experience, now I just need a degree.”

[Photo]

UI student Billy Stoynoff walks to class at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Stoynoff is a 33-year-old transfer student entering his third year in college. To document his experience adapting to Iowa City as a nontraditional student, he began making TikTok videos and has amassed over 6,000 followers in just about two weeks. Stoynoff is taking his TikTok videos day by day, unsure what the future looks like. “This is my first time doing all this stuff, “Stoynoff said. “And so whatever happens happens, right?”

[Photo]

UI student Billy Stoynoff poses for a portrait in his dorm room in Reinow at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Stoynoff is a 33-year-old transfer student entering his third year in college. To document his experience adapting to Iowa City as a nontraditional student, he began making TikTok videos and has amassed over 6,000 followers in just about two weeks. Stoynoff said that he hasn’t thought about the future of his TikTok, but he has a plan for if he starts making money on his videos. “I’m TikTok illiterate basically, but if I ever did make money, my plan is to donate it to the Children’s Hospital,” Stoynoff said in an interview to DITV.

[Photo] 33-year-old UI transfer student lives in dorms, finds community

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter
August 29, 2023
University of Iowa third-year students Ben Hill (left) and George Wolfe (right) enjoy burgers during the 15th Annual Taste of Iowa City downtown on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. After postponing the event for a week because of extreme heat, community members congregated downtown to enjoy diverse cuisine from over 50 participating restaurants.

Photos: 15th Annual Taste of Iowa City

Grace Smith, Emily Nyberg, and Lua Rasga
August 29, 2023
Owners of Da Flava Unit Express Tony and Zee Brown pose for a portrait in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. The duo, who have been together for over 20 years, opened the restaurant about a year ago and now sell their Caribbean-inspired street food in Sycamore Mall Shopping Center.

[Photo] JoCo small business owners go from mobile food to stationary eats

August 29, 2023
Keith Barkalow (left) and Demetrius Perry (right) spray down Perry’s lawnmower during the second Iowa City Repair Cafe at the Eastside Recycling Center on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Numerous volunteers who specialized in different trades repaired household items from fans to lawnmowers. Barkalow has been fixing up lawnmowers and other machinery for about six years, repairing items at his home and also helping community members.

Photos: Iowa City Repair Cafe

Grace Smith, Photojournalist
August 27, 2023
Performers from Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos dance at the 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest in Downtown Iowa City on Aug. 26, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest

Grace Smith, Bella Tisdale, and Shuntaro Kawasaki
August 27, 2023
Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

[Photo] Regents to still conduct DEI study after anti-DEI bill dies

April 25, 2023
The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

[Photo] ¿Cómo participar en la designación del candidato presidencial?

January 7, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. At the State Capitol, legislative leaders spoke in their chambers while rally members congregated in the rotunda in support of freedom. The 2022 Legislative Session started today and will end in April.

[Photo] Legislative Roundup | Iowa Senate passed a bill that would limit the access of the State Auditor

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor
March 9, 2023
Part Time Vegan’s bassist, Alex Belzer, plays the bass at The Vault, a music studio in West Liberty, Iowa, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Along with taking part in the band, Belzer is also a graduate student in the medical field at the University of Iowa. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] Local Iowa City band ‘Part Time Vegan’ dissolves, becomes ‘Worst Impressions’ and ‘Shrub’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter
March 8, 2023
Executive Director of Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Iowa City, Kristie Fortmann-Doser, poses for a portrait in her office at the Iowa City DVIP location on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Fortmann-Doser explained that the thought process for DVIP’s funding is to diversify funds and not rely on state or federal funding. “It’s gonna be hard but we’re gonna do it.”

[Photo]

Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker swings a bat during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Loecker scored a homerun in the sixth inning to put Iowa in the lead. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

[Photo] Iowa softball junior Denali Loecker swinging for the fences

March 7, 2023
Iowas No. 2 Alex Marinelli raises his hand after earning first place during session five of the during session five of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Marinelli defeated Michigans No. 4 Cameron Amine in a 165-pound match, 2-1. Marinelli earned his fourth Big Ten Championship win. Only 17 Big Ten wrestlers have ever accomplished this feat.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes | ‘Chasing Greatness: Wrestling Life’

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
Iowa’s No. 4 Michael Kemerer battles Ohio State’s No. 5 Ethan Smith during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Kemerer defeated Smith in the 174-pound weight class, 5-4.

[Photo]

Iowa 165-pound Alex Marinelli and Princeton’s Grant Cuomo take the mat during a season opener dual wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 21 Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers with a team score of 32-12.

[Photo]

Iowa season ticket holder Colt Wendell poses for a portrait before a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 19-13.

[Photo]

Pro-life marchers stand on the sidewalk facing pro-choice attendees during a protest and counter protest between pro-life and pro-choice individuals outside Emma Goldman Clinic for reproductive health care in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Around 70 pro-life marchers attended.

[Photo] UI, Iowa City groups respond to proposed state abortion legislation

February 26, 2023
Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun, associate head coach Gary Mayabb, and assistant coach Tonya Verbeek lead the team in a huddle during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Mayabb was named associate head coach in May of 2022 and comes to Iowa following his membership status in the Missouri Wrestling Association, National Wrestling Coaches Association, Collegiate Wrestling Officials Association, National Wrestling Officials Association, and United States Wrestling Officials Association.

[Photo] ‘You live in exciting times’: Gary Mayabb brings complementary coaching style to Iowa women’s wrestling program

February 19, 2023
Load More Stories
© 2024 Student Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in