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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

The Daily Iowan

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter

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Anna Mitchell is a second-year student at the University of Iowa, double majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications and Political Science. This is her first semester writing for the Daily Iowan.

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Board member Lisa Williams addresses a speaker during an Iowa City Community School District board meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Iowa City Community School District moves forward with $2 million Center of Innovation renovation

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
April 9, 2025
Presenters speak to the board during an Iowa City Community School District board meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Iowa City schools report successful initial implementation of new cellphone policy

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
April 8, 2025
An Iowa City Police Department squad car sits in the department garage on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Social media video of ICPD officer raises questions regarding reasonable force

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
April 7, 2025
Maanya Pandey poses for a portrait with a donation pack of period products at the Women’s Resource and Action Center on March 24. Pandey is the founder of the nonprofit organization Love For Red, which seeks to end period poverty by donating needed products to schools across Iowa.

UI student Maanya Pandey works to eliminate period poverty across Iowa

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
April 1, 2025
Attendees listen during the Transgender Day Rally at College Green Park in Iowa City on Monday, March 31, 2025. The rally concluded the Corridor Community Action Network’s five days of Trans Day of Visibility activities.

Community members rally for Transgender Day of Visibility

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 31, 2025
The exhibit Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories, is seen at the Old Capitol Museum on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The exhibit is a part of a national nonprofit, The INTO LIGHT Project, and seeks to humanize the victims of overdose with sketched portraits, biographies, and pins. The exhibit will be open until December.

The Into Light Project sparks conversation about substance use disorder across Iowa

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 31, 2025
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on March 25, 2025.

UI researchers file discrimination lawsuit, revealing similar legal battles at public universities

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 30, 2025
Newly elected vice president of the Association for Asian Studies Dr. Hyaeweol Choi poses for a portrait at Gilmore Hall on Feb. 15, 2023.

UI gender studies department remains open after debate

Kate Perez and Anna Mitchell
March 13, 2025
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.

Meet the newest student member on the Iowa Board of Regents

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 12, 2025
Doctor conducting a video call consultation with a patient and displaying a thermometer to the camera while listening attentively

UIHC expands telemedicine system to accommodate rising flu cases

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 6, 2025
Contributed by Brianna McNulty.

Iowa City resident among thousands of federal employees fired in recent weeks

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 5, 2025
The Office of Student Financial Aid is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2025. Located in the University Capital Centre, the office is the go to place for any questions related to students’ financial aid.

Potential changes to the Department of Education and federal student aid raise concern among the UI student body

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 4, 2025
Mercer Field is seen in Iowa City on Friday Feb. 28, 2025. Mercer Field will be renovated by Iowa City and the public school district. Contractor bids are set to open on March 11.

Renovations proposed for Iowa City Mercer Park costing $2 million

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 3, 2025
The Iowa City Cambus drives down Newton Road in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Iowa City bus systems designed to continue operations through winter weather

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
March 2, 2025
ICCSD board member Jayne Finch asks a question to a presenter during an Iowa City Community School District board meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Iowa City schools announce attendance is back to pre-pandemic levels

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
February 25, 2025
A construction site near land slated to be Cedar Rapid’s new casino is seen on Feb. 23. The project is moving forward with the $275 million casino after authorization from the Iowa Racing Gaming Commission.

Riverside Casino files a suit against new Cedar Rapids casino project

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
February 25, 2025
Iowa City community members speak with City Council special elections candidate Ross Nusser during a meet and greet with Nusser at Java House in Iowa City on Friday, Feb.14, 2025. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City City Council candidate Ross Nusser speaks at Q&A event

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
February 16, 2025
Board members Lisa Williams, president Ruthina Malone, and vice-president Molly Abraham listen to a presentation during an Iowa City Community School District board meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Iowa City Community School District projects declining enrollment in the next decade

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
February 12, 2025
Contributed by The Iowa Newspaper Association.

The Daily Iowan named Iowa Newspaper Association’s 2025 Newspaper of the Year

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter
February 10, 2025
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