Protests Across U S Shape Weekday unrest and arrests
Tens of thousands join protests nationwide over police killings of Black people as unrest erupts in Des Moines Philadelphia and a San Francisco suburb. National Guard curfews and transit shutdowns deploy with thousands detained amid continuing demonstrations following George Floyd’s death.
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Public health chief leads museum reopening in Iowa
Cecilia Rokusek arrived in Cedar Rapids in 2018 to lead the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. She now guides staff and advises others on reopening as public health orders ease. Gov Reynolds on May 20 revised the emergency proclamation allowing museums and indoor venues to resume operations.
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Regents weigh spring 2021 rates amid pandemic
Iowa State University will cancel study abroad programs scheduled to depart before December 1 as the three regent universities assess how summer and fall operations will adapt. ISU UI and UNI have formed teams to plan resumed on campus learning research and athletics with possible mask use distancing and housing changes. Regents president Mike Richards speaks at a 2018 meeting in Iowa City.
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Violence protests spark curfew and arrests in multiple cities
Thousands march in nationwide protests against police brutality drawing strong reactions from leaders. In downtown Cedar Rapids a crowd scales to hundreds as police report multiple arrests and a curfew is imposed in Polk County after dozens detained.
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GOP aims to widen Iowa House majority in 2020 election
Republicans target 13 Democratic seats to expand their 53 47 edge in the Iowa House. They highlight districts carried by Ernst Trump Reynolds in prior elections and focus on Todd Prichard in Charles City as a prime target. Voter rolls show Democrats 5388 Republicans 5379 others 8601.
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World Health Organization advises safe handling of newspapers
The Gazette reports WHO guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Precautions at the printing facility and distribution centers include gloves and frequent cleaning. A digital edition is available at thegazette.com via the Green Gazette link in the page footer.
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