Brian Smith

I want to hire you! I’m looking for a new service and trending reporter to join my team. It’s a fun, fast-paced role that gets to do a little of everything. Application here: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannett/… DMs open for questions.

Replying to Kim Reynolds' lawsuit over emails, Register counterclaim demands their release desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

@EliMcCann ** the star

I'm a star

☀️🌊🌈It's almost my favorite time of the year: Iowa beach monitoring season! (And summer, of course) I'll have updates coming weekly on Fridays, starting tomorrow. For now, here's how it works: desmoinesregister.com/story/news/hea…

Waiting to see how long it takes for the group chat to remember my birthday is today 😈

@EliMcCann Did they then have breakfast together in an airport Chili’s?

This story is what would have happened in Taken if everyone was just nice and chill.

Chaotic text I received from my husband at 4:15 am today.

I’ve been a Dallas County resident for 13 years and I’ve never gotten an “I Voted” sticker. I’m unreasonably excited that they’re finally giving them out now. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol… (H/T @kelsey_kremer for the tip and photo)

As if I needed more things to validate my decision to work from home today: @DMPolice responded to 22 crashes on I-235. 22! Drive safe folks! #iawx #glc78519881007" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">desmoinesregister.com/live-story/wea…

After a long ride in 2023 and a steep one in 2024, RAGBRAI 2025 will throttle back the stress and strain but maintain the fun. Where will it go? desmoinesregister.com/story/life/liv…

@VaughnHillyard Will miss seeing your adventures from the road! Best of luck in the new chapter and congrats!

For the last decade, I've traveled across the country listening to folks' stories alongside terrific producers, photogs & audio techs. I'm grateful & looking forward to this next opportunity to cover the Trump Admin as a NBC White House Correspondent. deadline.com/2025/01/nbc-ne…

With 2025 almost here, it’s time for resolutions you’ll actually want to keep: 10 Resolutions for Editors. Resolution 1: Ask yourself this question: Are my edits making the story better or just different?

Jimmy Carter cemented the playbook for Iowa Caucus success by meeting Iowans in small diners and coffee shops … His efforts proved passion and shoe leather, not just fat wallets, could catapult a long-shot candidate to the White House. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/ele… via @DMRegister

Opinion: A strong team will carry on the Des Moines Register's tradition of excellence | Opinion desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

@EliMcCann On a weekend?! I hope you both come out alive.

My husband and I want to figure out how strong our marriage is so we are going to Costco together.

It’s been an honor to work with Carol all these years. She’s going to leave big shoes to fill.

Opinion: An update from the editor: What a review of the pre-election Iowa Poll has found desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

@AllisonLCarter At least your option is Southwest! Ours is more often Allegiant.

@smithbm12 “Well, I could fly Southwest direct or go for status and have a 12-hour, two layover trip, soooo”

People who live in big cities brag about their airline status meanwhile flying out of Indy you just take whatever airline happens to fly vaguely in your desired direction and hope for the best.

“While most consider 11-year-olds too rambunctious to sit still, Irene is just the opposite. Every day after school, the sixth-grader spends hours at her family's kitchen table, meticulously theorizing the game that has made her an international champion”

@kmelkhat Happy birthday, queen!

Join me in wishing my mom a Happy Birthday (she reads replies to my tweets, lol)!! She’s lifted me up so many times and it makes me so happy that she now brings joy to so many more than me!