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

The Daily Iowan
Zoe Smith

Zoe Smith, News Reporter & Digital Producer

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Zoe Smith is a first-year student at the University of Iowa, she is currently an open major but has an interest in journalism. She is currently a digital producer and news reporter for The Daily Iowan.

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UI students consider Bluesky as an alternative to X

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
December 9, 2024
Photo contributed by April Schuster

Organizations across Iowa and the nation work to keep kids safe

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
December 1, 2024
Beaver population remains stable as trapping season begins

Beaver population remains stable as trapping season begins

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
November 21, 2024
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

English Language Learning program sees an influx of students

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
November 17, 2024
Different speakers addressed the crowd during the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Plaza by the Iowa Memorial Union on Nov. 11 in Iowa City, Iowa. The event was put on by the Veterans Association at IOWA (VAI) to celebrate Veterans Day.

New UI Veteran and Military Council bolsters community for service members

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
November 14, 2024
Portrait of David Schwebel.

UI alum David Schwebel named as VP of research

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
November 14, 2024
Students dance during a musical theater dance class at Iowa Conservatory on Nov. 28, 2023. Iowa Conservatory opened for its inaugural year this year with classes including dance, visual arts, and singing.

ICON fosters unique education in second year

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
November 12, 2024
Attendees listen to speaker Molly Monk during “Talking Bodies”, a Reinvention of the Vagina Monologues at the Greenhouse in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. The event was organized by Medical Students for Choice.

Reproductive health care fundraiser held with imminent election

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
November 4, 2024
Sydney Becker works at the Women’s Resource And Action Center in Iowa City on Oct. 17. Becker is the sexual assault services campus coordinator and has been working for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program for three months. New services have been offered for a month now since RVAP was officially absorbed into DVIP.

DVIP marks first month after absorbing RVAP services

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 31, 2024
Contributed by Kristine Roggentien

‘We can not forget about rural America’: UI researchers working towards accessible transportation

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 29, 2024
Photo illustration by Ryan Adams

Iowa ranked seventh in national obesity rating

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 23, 2024
The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams. (Emma Gutzman/The Daily Iowan).

Iowa men’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes conclude fall slate with an 11th place finish at Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 21, 2024
Belinda Sturm speaks during an open forum with faculty, students, and staff inside the Urmila Sahai Seminar Room in the Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Sturm is one of two final candidates for the position of University of Iowa vice president for research.

UI brings candidates for VP of research to campus

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 16, 2024
Senior, Vipasha Mehra, after closing her singles match with a win at a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes swept Penn State, 4-0.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes compete at ITA Regional Championships

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 14, 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters interact with pro-Israel protesters during an International Day of Action protest by Iowans for Palestine at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. With the anniversary of Oct. 7, University entities have been working to ensure that free speech is protected around campus.

Free expression on full display after one year of war in Gaza

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 13, 2024
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Former Iowa resident and public health icon visits the UI

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 13, 2024
Starbucks employee Caroline Jilek makes a drink at Starbucks on Clinton Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2024. After a three-month hiatus, Starbucks reopened with updates to its layout.

Clinton Street Starbucks reopens to public

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 10, 2024
Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

‘It’s about rural Iowa’: UIHC looks to address high cancer rates across the state

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 8, 2024
Contributed by Hawkeye Athletics

Iowa men’s golf finishes eighth at Fighting Irish Classic

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2024
Iowa’s Pia Kranholdt awaits a serve during a tennis meet between Iowa and Oregon at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The Ducks defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

Iowa tennis trio finishes weekend at Husky Invitational

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2024
A mosquito trap is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. The trap, placed by Johnson County Public Health Mosquito Surveillance Program, is located just off a trail in Hickory Hill park. The park is located at 1439 E Bloomington St.

Iowans collaborate to protect against West Nile virus

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 6, 2024
The One University Place building is seen in University Heights on October 3.

University Heights prepares for raised sales tax

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
October 3, 2024
Photo contributed from Caleb Saunders.

Iowa women’s golfer Paula Miranda finding community during her Hawkeye career

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes earn first home tournament win since 2018

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
Iowa teammates celebrating after a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes swept Penn State, 4-0.

Iowa tennis kicks off season at ITA All-American Championships

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2024
The Iowa men’s golf team competes in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

How Iowa first-year men’s golfer Jack McCarty is forging his own path

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2024
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes face tough competition at Cavalier Regional Preview

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2024
The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

Iowa men’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes impress with third-place finish in Purdue Fall Invitational

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2024
The Iowa men’s golf team plays in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

Iowa golf notebook | Men claim fourth place at Gopher Invitational, while women finish 10th at Badger Invitational

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt

New Iowa golf assistant coaches bringing new energy

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams look ahead to new season

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2024
Members of 4H prepare their cattle before and after showing during the Johnson County Fair livestock auction on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Farming community on full display at the annual Johnson County Fair

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
July 26, 2024
A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Iowa City has recently increased the price of street and ramp parking.

Downtown employees and owners reeling by new parking rates

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
July 23, 2024
Iowa City Council members listen to a statement from a community member during an Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Iowa City City Council moves along with tobacco regulation discussion

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
July 16, 2024
City construction representatives, Dubuque St. business owners, and members of the media in Micky’s Irish Pub to discuss the next steps of construction on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Dubuque Street businesses raise concerns about ongoing construction in Iowa City

Zoe Smith, News Reporter
July 14, 2024
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