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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2020
Page
8
Protests remained largely peaceful in many cities while clashes loomed in others. Thousands gathered near the White House and in major cities as curfews were imposed and authorities prepared for potential violence.
Scores gathered in downtown Cedar Rapids to denounce police brutality and honor George Floyd. They marched from Linn County Courthouse to a Cedar Rapids Police Department site, some climbed the roof, while most protesters remained peaceful as police directed traffic.
Polk County officials declared a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. after two nights of unrest in Des Moines sparked by the George Floyd protests. Police used tear gas as about 47 arrests were reported and looting at Merle Hay Mall was observed, with demonstrators chanting slogans and blocking a bridge.
Iowa Board of Regents weighs a fall tuition freeze as campuses cope with pandemic induced budget shortfalls. Base undergraduate rates would hold at Iowa State 8042, Iowa 8073, and UNI 7665 with limited fee changes while spring rates may be reviewed later.
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