George Floyd protests in Iowa explained

George Floyd protests in Iowa
Partof:George Floyd protests
Date:May 28 – June 5, 2020
Place: Iowa, United States
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This is a list of George Floyd protests in Iowa, United States.

Locations

Ames

Roughly 300 people gathered the evening of May 30 to march around Ames' City Hall.[1]

Cedar Rapids

Protesters gathered at the Linn County Courthouse on May 29, 2020.[2]

Council Bluffs

A small group protested in Bayliss Park on May 31.[3]

Davenport

May 30: More than 500 people in LaClaire Park to protest.[4] Rocks were thrown during part of the protest.[5] May 31: Dozens of shots were fired all over the city. At midnight, a 22-year-old female protester was shot in the back and died. A police officer injured in a drive-by shooting was recovering and in "good spirits."[6] [7] On June 1, at around 3:00 a.m., three Davenport police officers were ambushed by gunfire while on patrol. Two of the officers were injured while the third returned fire.[6]

Decorah

About 200 people gathered on Water Street on the afternoon of May 31 to protest.[8]

Des Moines

Hundreds of protesters clashed with police outside of the city's police headquarters on May 29. Some protesters threw bottles, rocks, bricks, and fire crackers at officers and windows were smashed at nearby buildings in the city's East Village neighborhood. Tear gas and pepper spray were used.[9] A protest and march on May 30 spilled to Iowa State Capitol steps and the city's Court Avenue entertainment district, where windows were broken at the Polk County Courthouse and several businesses were vandalized.[10]

Dubuque

About 100 protesters lay on the ground to honor George Floyd in Jackson Park on June 1. Speakers included the President of the Dubuque chapter of the NAACP and a woman who sued the city for injuring her with a Taser in 2019.[11]

Fort Dodge

Around a hundred people gathered in downtown Fort Dodge on May 31 for a protest and March.[12]

Iowa City

Hundreds protested the afternoon of May 30 at the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus. Streets were blocked to allow protesters to maintain social distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]

Mason City

On May 31, about 30 people held signs along North Washington Street near Central Park around 9:30 p.m.[14]

Ottumwa

On June 5, over 100 protesters rallied in Central Park and marched through downtown.[15]

Sioux City

On May 29, about 100 protesters marched to the Sioux City Police/Fire Headquarters building.[16] [17] June 5: Hundreds gathered at 3pm for a protest at Cook Park.[18]

Waterloo

Approximately 500 people marched from Veteran's Memorial Park to Lincoln Park on May 29.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'No justice, no peace:' Ames protesters gather outside City Hall. The Ames Tribune . May 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200531093226/https://www.amestrib.com/news/20200530/8216no-justice-no-peace8217-ames-protesters-gather-outside-city-hall . en. June 1, 2020. May 31, 2020 .
  2. News: . May 29, 2020 . Group protests police brutality after the death of George Floyd . KCRG . May 31, 2020.
  3. Web site: Peaceful Protests in Council Bluffs . KMTV CBS 3 . May 6, 2023 . June 1, 2020.
  4. News: Rayes . Bianca . May 31, 2020 . Hundreds march through Davenport to protest the death of George Floyd . WQAD . May 31, 2020.
  5. News: Cook . Linda . May 30, 2020 . Disturbance mars George Floyd protest at courthouse, Davenport . Quad-City Times . May 31, 2020.
  6. Web site: Two dead, two injured, including officer, in overnight shootings in Davenport . June 1, 2020 . KWQC . english . June 1, 2020.
  7. Web site: Ryan J. . Foley . Associated Press . Victim's family names woman killed overnight in Davenport unrest . June 1, 2020 . June 3, 2020. The Quad-City Times. en.
  8. Web site: Decorah area residents gathered Sunday afternoon in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. May 31, 2020. Decorahnews.com. en-US. June 2, 2020. June 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609014652/https://www.decorahnews.com/news-stories/2020/05/25422.html. dead.
  9. Web site: Violence erupts as protesters face off with police in Des Moines . live . May 30, 2020 . KCCI. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606232625/https://www.kcci.com/article/developing-protesters-face-off-with-police-in-downtown-des-moines/32717301 . June 6, 2020 .
  10. Web site: George Floyd protests in Des Moines: A closer look at Saturday night's demonstrations. May 30, 2020. DesMoinesRegister.com.
  11. Web site: Dubuque residents gather peacefully to condemn racial injustice. Scott. Ashley. June 1, 2020. KWWL. en-US. June 2, 2020.
  12. Web site: Wingert . Kelby . Protesters converge in FD . Messenger News . May 3, 2023 . June 1, 2020.
  13. Web site: 'When is enough enough?' Hundreds gather in Iowa City to remember George Floyd and other victims of racism and police violence. May 31, 2020. Little Village. en-US. June 2, 2020.
  14. Web site: Protesters take to downtown Mason City on Sunday night. 2020-06-07. KIMT News. en. June 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610040809/https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Protesters-take-to-downtown-Mason-City-Sunday-night-570914471.html. dead.
  15. Web site: Ottumwans gather in peaceful protest. June 5, 2020. The Ottumwa Courier. en-US. June 6, 2020.
  16. Web site: PHOTOS: Sioux City marchers protest George Floyd death. Hynds. Tim. May 29, 2020 . Sioux City Journal . en . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200601030007/https://siouxcityjournal.com/multimedia/photos-sioux-city-marchers-protest-george-floyd-death/collection_ba579bf4-bcec-52f7-a878-3176e9cefaf0.html#2. June 1, 2020. June 1, 2020.
  17. Web site: Siouxlanders march several blocks in downtown Sioux City protesting the death of George Floyd. Parra. Xava. May 30, 2020. KTIV. en-US. June 1, 2020. June 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608053509/https://ktiv.com/2020/05/29/siouxlanders-march-several-blocks-in-downtown-sioux-city-protesting-the-death-of-george-floyd/. dead.
  18. Web site: 2020-06-05 . Hundreds gather for peaceful protest in Sioux City . 2020-06-07 . SiouxlandProud . en-US.
  19. News: Breese . Travis . May 29, 2020 . Hundreds march for George Floyd in Waterloo . KWWL . May 31, 2020.

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