MACKENZIE BODELL
Professional email: mackenzie.bodell@iowastatedaily.com
Personal email: mackenziebodell@gmail.com
Cell: (641) 347-2305
Iowa State Daily
October 2021-present
Senior Reporter
Responsible for researching and writing informational news articles about relevant topics while practicing writing with an unbiased perspective
Interviews experts and gathers first-hand accounts of events
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KSIB Radio
August 2019-May 2020
News writing intern
Wrote and recorded completed relevant local news stories to air
Responsible for seeking out and interviewing sources in the community
Edited audio clips to be featured alongside news stories on air
Harlan Newspaper
​May 2023 – August 2023
News Intern
Wrote compelling coverage for the print and online newspaper
Researched and wrote news and feature articles as assigned by the newspaper's editor
Attended city and county board meetings to report on city-related issues and news
Education
Iowa State University - Ames, IA - 4.0
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communications
Anticipated Graduation: May 2024
Southwestern Community College - 4.0
Dual enrolled while attending Creston Community High School
Creston Community High School - 4.0
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Leadership and Involvement
• Tau Beta Sigma, Historian Chair
April 2021 – Present
• Iowa State Cyclone Football Varsity Marching Band, Colorguard Leadership
August 2020 – Present
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• Dog Gone Rescue, Volunteer
August 2017 – May 2020
References
Amber Mohmand
Iowa State Daily
Managing Editor
Amber@stormlake.com
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Renée Brich
Harlan Newspaper
Lifestyle Editor