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Zachary Oren Smith
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Reporter, Iowa Public Radio
Iowa, Iowa City
Beats
Biography
A Mississippi transplant to middle America. I produce news and culture stories about Iowans for Iowans at Iowa Public Radio. Find my work in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, The Des Moines Register, Literary Hub, Mississippi Today, Muscatine Journal, Hazlitt, Scalawag and Jackson Free Press.
Strategy, Capital Market , Business Continuity , Economy , Investment , Knowledge Management, SME Performance , Policy, Capital Market , Business Continuity , Economy , Investment , Knowledge Management
Fashion & sex
Content
By Zachary Oren Smith Verified| Iowa Starting Line Verified Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has led the state for a decade, but has now made the surprise decision to not seek a third term in 2026. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she will not seek a third term in 2026, bringing an end to what will be nearly a decade as the state’s chief executive. “After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in 2026,” Reynolds said in a video statement posted to social media Friday morning.
By Zachary Oren Smith Verified| Iowa Starting Line Verified The University of Iowa confirmed that students have had their visa unexpectedly revoked as part of the Trump administration’s nationwide crackdown on international students.
By Zachary Oren Smith Verified| Iowa Starting Line Verified Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has led the state for a decade, but has now made the surprise decision to not seek a third term in 2026. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she will not seek a third term in 2026, bringing an end to what will be nearly a decade as the state’s chief executive. “After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in 2026,” Reynolds said in a video statement posted to social media Friday morning.
Company Info
Iowa Public Radio
Iowa Public Radio (IPR) is a statewide public radio network in Iowa, established in December 2004. It combines the operations of several National Public Radio (NPR) member stations, including those affiliated with Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa. IPR is known for its comprehensive coverage across Iowa's 99 counties. IPR offers a variety of radio programming, including three main streams: a News stream focusing on current events, a News/Studio One stream that blends news with cultural and entertainment content, and a Classical stream dedicated to classical music. The network also produces local content, particularly during weekends and evenings, and distributes podcasts like "From the Archives," which highlights historical material from its stations. IPR serves a diverse audience of approximately 236,000 listeners statewide, providing educational, cultural, and news content to both rural and urban communities.
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
'+1 800-861-8000
Founded: 2004