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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Andy Mitchell

Andy Mitchell, Digital Producer

Andy Mitchell is a digital producer and designer at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and media informatics.
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Jan Finlayson, the owner of Luxe Interiors stands in her shop in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Four women-owned businesses set up shop in central Iowa City

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
September 6, 2018

Iowa City man accused of trafficking stolen weapons

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
August 29, 2018
Sarah Bruch speaks during an Iowa City Human Rights Commission event in the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The event was broken up into two sections, the first focusing on how to engage individuals, and the second on survey result findings from the Iowa City school district.

Iowa City and UI partnership looks to grow with new Equity Implemented Project

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
August 27, 2018
UI professor Cesare Tinelli poses for a portrait in the Seamans Center on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Professor Tinelli was the principal investigator for the cybersecurity project.

Researchers at UI receive grant for cybersecurity research

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
August 27, 2018
Man accused in sexual abuse case

Man accused in sexual abuse case

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
August 26, 2018
Mount Veron man arrested on heroin charge

Mount Veron man arrested on heroin charge

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
August 26, 2018

Iowa City woman accused of participating in methamphetamine sale

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
August 26, 2018
John Bowman leaves the community garden with some kale and a tomato at the Prairie Hill Co-Housing community in Iowa City on Thursday, August 16, 2018. John and his wife Valerie moved to Prairie Hill because they felt that cohousing offered a good balance between community and privacy. The community is based on the Danish coousing Model and includes private residences as well as spaces common to all residents, such as a communal garden. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Green houses and green thumbs in eco-friendly cohousing

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
August 19, 2018
Putting the ‘Hot’ into the ‘Tang’

Putting the ‘Hot’ into the ‘Tang’

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
July 25, 2018
Nontenure faculty bring list of demands to UI president’s office

Nontenure faculty bring list of demands to UI president’s office

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
May 9, 2018
Students wait in line for breakfast at the Iowa Memorial on Monday, May 7, 2018. "Flippin' into Finals" featured the Pancake Man who frequently tossed pancakes to students in the air. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

IMU pulls out all the stops to mitigate student stress for finals week

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
May 7, 2018

Student sustainability showcase to feature diverse exhibits

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
April 25, 2018
Back in the saddle again

Back in the saddle again

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
April 25, 2018
From left: Nate Robinson, Ben Nelson, and Katherine Baer, members of the UISG ticket Empower Iowa speak to the Daily Iowa editorial staff in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, March 19, 2018. Empower Iowa is one of four groups on the ticket for the 2018-19 year UISG elections. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Housing survey to serve greater purpose for UI student body

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
April 23, 2018
Local leaders in labor come together to study labor history, tackle the present

Local leaders in labor come together to study labor history, tackle the present

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
April 9, 2018
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa raised funds with One Day for Iowa online event

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
April 4, 2018
UI grad student, Mo Payne, prepares vials to stimulate uranium crystal growth in his laboratory on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. The research being conducted at the UI is focused on improving nuclear waste storage. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

UI researchers look to the future of nuclear energy

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
March 28, 2018
Vice Presidential candidates address questions on campus issues during the UISG VP debate at the Shambaugh Auditorium on March 22, 2018. The candidates discussed their strategies in bettering student life and how to improve university programs. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

VP candidates speak out on campus issues

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
March 22, 2018
Student, Brooke Kimbrough, poses a question on racial inequality and First Amendment rights at the IMU on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The University held a "Free Speech Day", a forum of guest speakers discussing the importance of the First Amendment. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Iowa Brings Two Championship Teams home after debate tournament

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
March 19, 2018
With the help of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the Crisis Center of Johnson County, Elizabeth Tate Alternative high school opens their in school food pantry on October 17, 2016. Since the school has an above average free and reduced lunch rate the pantry will be available for students Monday and Friday. (The Daily Iowan, Simone Banks-Mackey)

Work begins on Crisis Center warehouse expansion

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
March 19, 2018
The ACT sign is seen outside of the ACT Headquarters on Monday, March 5, 2018. ACT offices are expected to experience upcoming lay-offs. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

City Manager and Chamber of Commerce not disheartened by recent Iowa City layoffs

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
March 6, 2018
Diners sit at the bar inside Motley Cow Cafe on Monday, May 1, 2017. Chef and Owner, David Wieseneck, is closing Motley Cow after operating the restaurant for 15 years. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

North Side to add seafood and meat hybrid to neighborhood

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
March 5, 2018
FILE - The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Mom-led community effort raises $5000 for tools to keep students safe

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
March 1, 2018
The Swing Dancer swings by Hall of Fame with broken record

The Swing Dancer swings by Hall of Fame with broken record

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 21, 2018
Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Technology is key for Chamber of Commerce at banquet

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 16, 2018
Proceedings were underway at a public hearing for the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Johnson County administration building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The public hearing covered a variety of issues ranging from sustainability, infrastructure, land use and the local economy. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Public Hearings to Continue on Comprehensive 2018 Plan

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 13, 2018
Commuters load and unload buses at the Downtown interchange in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

City Wants Cambus Involved in Transit Study

ANDY MITCHELL, [email protected]
February 8, 2018
Dancers participate during the Power Hour at Dance Marathon at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon pops off for an electric finale

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
Medical staff work inside the First Aid Center during UI Dance Marathon 24 inside IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

First aid providers: the unsung heroes of Dance Marathon 24

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
Waste bins are seen during Dance Marathon 24 in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon goes green

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
The Hawkeye Sparkles perform during hour 13at Dance Marathon in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Sparkles sparks a surge of morale for Dance Marathon

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
Daniel Picchiotti and Paige Allison pose for a portrait during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Checking in at (nearly) the halfway mark

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
Participants compete in The Man Pageant underway at Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

DI male beauty pageant continued

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
Children play at the Cars theme room in the second floor ballroom during dance Marathon 24 on Friday Feb. 2, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon’s families tell their stories

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
Children play in the Cars theme room in the second floor ballroomduring dance Marathon 24 on Friday Feb. 2, 2018. Dance Marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon’s all-ages family rooms for breaking from dancing

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9 2017.

IMU Meeting Rooms and Iowa House Hotel Redesigned for Iowa Centric Looks

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
February 1, 2018
A Kansas public elementary school is ending the free distribution of Bibles to students after complaints that the practice violates the constitutional separation of church and state, the school superintendent said. (Dreamstime)

UI Philosophy Professor Leads Discussion on the Bible

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
January 26, 2018
Construction finishes at the new library on the third floor of the Tippie College of Business. The new third floor library, set to open in two days, will feature many groups study spaces and a new cafe area for students. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Pappajohn Business Building opens new study space

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
January 24, 2018
Associate Dean of the College of Nursing, Anita Nicholson, poses for a portrait in her office Jan. 16, 2017. Starting on April 21st of this year, eight University of Iowa students will spend two weeks in Swaziland while studying community and public health practicum (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

UI College of Nursing to help health in Africa, Haiti

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
January 17, 2018
Iowa City Council member Kingsley Botchway speaks during the launch party for ActWorthy at Merge on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Speakers at the event adressed a cause they personally advocated for or were involved with and networked with other members of the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

ActWorthy will bring grassroots politics to communities

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
January 16, 2018
Students pet dogs during UIowa Paws event at the IMU on Monday December 11, 2017. UIowa Paws (promoting animal welfare) will have therapy dogs from Cedar Rapids and Johnson County at the IMU from Monday to Wednesday to promote mental wellness during finals.(Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Going to the dogs for relief

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
December 12, 2017
Audience members listen during the Hashtag Activism conference held on Monday, Dec 4, 2017. While at this event the four speakers gave testimonies to the role of activism in this country and in their own lives.(Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Panelists discuss activism in the social-media age

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
December 5, 2017
Opportunity is key in space presentation

Opportunity is key in space presentation

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
November 29, 2017
FILE - Thousands of cans and bottles are seen at City Carton Recycling on Thursday, March 23, 2017. HF 575, which has been coined the "Bottle Bill," will amend current legislation to get rid of the 5 cent cans and bottles deposit. (The Daily/Ben Smith)

Iowa City simplifies, switches to single-stream recycling

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
November 28, 2017
Rachel Williams addresses attendees during a luncheon at the Office of Sustainability on Nov. 14th, 2017. Attendees discussed options for a more sustainable future. (Andrew Baur Schoer/The Daily Iowan)

Workshop is a call to action for UI professors

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
November 15, 2017
Two attendees hold flags during an Armistice Day observation rally on the Pentacrest organized by Veterans for Peace on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Many attendees held flags with peace-oriented slogans. (Andrew Baur Schoer/The Daily Iowan)

Veterans stand in remembrance, speak out against war

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
November 12, 2017
Wendy Rickman, the division administration of adult, children and family services speaks during an event in the Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Members of Iowa City government and nonprofits speak on poverty

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
November 8, 2017
Yasemin Mohammad prepares to speak to a crowd during a Syrian refugee panel discussion at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. The panel discussed refugee immigration and how it is affecting various countries. (Andrew Baur Schoer/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa university professors discuss global refugee crisis

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
November 7, 2017
Alexis Park Inn is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. owa City resident Ricky Ray Lillie was found in his Yellow Cab taxi after a call by another driver at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Cab-driver murder trial set for April 2018 in Davenport

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
October 24, 2017
Iowa City Public Library's film series tackles racism

Iowa City Public Library’s film series tackles racism

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
October 24, 2017
Contributed

Iowa City to unveil mural celebrating art, technology

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
October 19, 2017
Lori Nelson, a UI adjunct professor of psychology, sits in her office in Seashore Hall on Thursday. Since 2007, Nelson has assisted in the resettling of refugee and immigrant families and individuals from countries across the world. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Nelson, UI adjunct professor, to be rewarded for service in refugee community

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
October 13, 2017
Thomas Clemons offers instructions on how to use naloxone, also called Narcan, to reverse a heroin overdoses to addicts who visit a Baltimore City needle exchange van. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

UI research leads to road map for combating opioid crisis

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
October 12, 2017
FILE - The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/file)

UI announces two finalists for new VP for Medical Affairs, College of Medicine dean

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter
October 8, 2017
Viewpoint Wins the Iowa SBIR Showcase Phase II Pitch Competition. Photo: viewpointmt.com

Metastatic Melanoma research start-up receives $2 million grant

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
October 5, 2017
Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council perform a dance at the African-American Cultural House on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Members of the community could attend the event for free as a part of the University's Homecoming Week. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Homecoming kicks off with UI’s first Multicultural Block Party

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
October 3, 2017
Von Stange, the assistant vice president for student life and senior director of University Housing & Dining, speaks during a media tour during the grand opening ceremony for Elizabeth Catlett Hall on Friday, July 28, 2017. Catlett is the largest residence hall on campus, housing 1,049 students. Elizabeth Catlett was the first African-American woman to graduate from the University of Iowa with a Masters of Fine Arts. The residence hall has its main desk and mail room on the third floor, which is accessible from the T.Anne Cleary Walkway. Another additional entrance is off of Madison Street on the first floor. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UI will no longer require LLCs for students in residence halls

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
September 29, 2017
Photojournalist Sean Gallagher stands in the Adler Building on Thursday. Gallagher covers environmental issues for a variety of publications. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Environmental photojournalist Sean Gallagher, Pulitzer Center visit Iowa City

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
September 22, 2017
FILE - The Iowa City Kirkwood Community College campus is seen on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kirkwood Community College planning renovations with bond money

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
September 19, 2017
Catherine Pierce, Chief of Operations for the Heart and Vascular Center, sits inside the Nuclear Imaging room during an open house at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Wednesday, Sept 13, 2017. The project began in 2012 with a planning period under the direction of Clinical Director, Elizabeth Moore RN. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC shows off new Heart and Vascular Center

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
September 14, 2017
Lon Moeller presents his qualifications and discusses the changes he would make as a the new Vice President of Student Life during the public forum in the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Moeller strengthens UI’s presence on Governor’s STEM Council

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
September 12, 2017
Food is shown in the Food Pantry in the IMU on Monday, Sep. 4, 2017. The Food Pantry is located in Room 209 in the IMU. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Pantry reaches out in fighting hunger

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
September 5, 2017
The Encounter Cafe staff stand for a portrait on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. The Encounter Cafe opened its doors to the public on August 23, 2017, to many positive reviews. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The Encounter Café gets cozy with Iowa City debut

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
August 30, 2017
Ugandan writer Dilman Dila converses with an attendee at the 50th Anniversary of the International Writing Program on Monday. The welcome event was held at the Park Lodge in the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

UI International Writing Program celebrates 50 years of writing without borders

Andy Mitchell, [email protected]
August 22, 2017
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