George Floyd protests in Iowa

This is a List of George Floyd protests in Iowa, United States.

George Floyd protests in Iowa
Part of George Floyd protests
Protest in Des Moines on May 29
DateMay 28, 2020 – present (8 months, 1 week and 4 days)
Location
Iowa, United States
Caused by
StatusOngoing

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]

Davenport

May 30: More than 500 people in LaClaire Park to protest.[3] Rocks were thrown during part of the protest.[4] 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."[5][6] 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.[7]

Decorah

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

Des Moines
Protest in Des Moines on June 2

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]

Iowa City
Graffiti on the Old Capitol building in Iowa City on June 5

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.[12]

Mason City

On May 31, about 30 people held signs along North Washington Street near Central Park around 9:30 p.m.[13]

Ottumwa

On June 5, over 100 protesters rallied in Central Park and marched through downtown.[14]

Sioux City

On May 29, about 100 protesters marched to the Sioux City Police/Fire Headquarters building.[15][16] June 5: Hundreds gathered at 3pm for a protest at Cook Park.[17]

Waterloo

Approximately 500 people marched on May 29.[18]

References
  1. "'No justice, no peace:' Ames protesters gather outside City Hall". The Ames Tribune. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  2. "Group protests police brutality after the death of George Floyd". KCRG. May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  3. Rayes, Bianca (May 31, 2020). "Hundreds march through Davenport to protest the death of George Floyd". WQAD. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  4. Cook, Linda (May 30, 2020). "Disturbance mars George Floyd protest at courthouse, Davenport". Quad-City Times. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  5. "Two dead, two injured, including officer, in overnight shootings in Davenport". www.kwqc.com. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  6. FOLEY, RYAN J. "Victim's family names woman killed overnight in Davenport unrest". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  7. "Two dead, two injured, including officer, in overnight shootings in Davenport". www.kwqc.com.
  8. "Decorah area residents gathered Sunday afternoon in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis". Decorahnews.com. May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  9. "Violence erupts as protesters face off with police in Des Moines". KCCI. May 30, 2020.
  10. "George Floyd protests in Des Moines: A closer look at Saturday night's demonstrations". DesMoinesRegister.com. May 30, 2020.
  11. Scott, Ashley (June 1, 2020). "Dubuque residents gather peacefully to condemn racial injustice". KWWL. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  12. "'When is enough enough?' Hundreds gather in Iowa City to remember George Floyd and other victims of racism and police violence". Little Village. May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  13. "Protesters take to downtown Mason City on Sunday night". KIMT News. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  14. "Ottumwans gather in peaceful protest". The Ottumwa Courier. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  15. Hynds, Tim. "PHOTOS: Sioux City marchers protest George Floyd death". Sioux City Journal. Archived from the original on May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  16. Parra, Xava (May 30, 2020). "Siouxlanders march several blocks in downtown Sioux City protesting the death of George Floyd". KTIV. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  17. "Hundreds gather for peaceful protest in Sioux City". SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  18. Breese, Travis (May 29, 2020). "Hundreds march for George Floyd in Waterloo". KWWL. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
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