Reynolds: Help create land of opportunity for all
Des Moines and Davenport reactions to George Floyd killing showed contrast. In Des Moines officials and protesters knelt in solidarity ending peacefully. In Davenport protests turned violent with two people killed and a Davenport police officer injured by gunfire. Governor Reynolds and state leaders addressed the scene the next day.
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Irvin Franklin
Jack Kamerick
Des Moines
Brian Powers
Des Moines Register
ES Moines
Davenport
Kim Reynolds
Iowa
Dems add racial justice to agenda
A Davenport protest ends in tragedy as a woman is killed while demonstrations unfold. Police investigate the incident amid heightened security and controversial calls for federal action. The article notes President Trump warning of potential military deployment to quell unrest.
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Davenport
Trump
Coralville riot leads to curfew and arrests near mall
About 150 people gathered near Coral Ridge Mall Sunday night sparking clashes with police. Nine residents were arrested on charges including burglary and assault after vandalism and looting at a Walmart Supercenter. Coralville officials imposed an 8 p.m. curfew for Monday.
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Coralville
Coral
Masks at polls as Linn County workers guard voting
Poll workers in Linn County will wear medical masks and protective gear as polls open at 7 a.m. Voters are urged to vote by mail-in absentee, though in person ballots are available. Officials consolidated 90 polling places into 19 sites with many workers aged 60 or older.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Linn
Riverside Casino Reopens Briskly After COVID Hiatus
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort began reopening after a months long COVID pause with new health measures and limited capacity. General Manager Dan Franz said sanitizer stations and cleaning protocols are intensified and the floor is capped at 600 patrons while tracking entry and exit data. VIPs returned at 12:01 a.m. and counts rose from about 100 to 425 by midmorning as staff enforce masks and training.
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Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Dan Franz
the Gazette
Kim Reynolds
Riverside
Franz
Newspaper safety notice during COVID 19 precautions
World Health Organization guidance says newspapers are safe to handle. The Gazette files extra precautions in printing and distribution including gloves and frequent cleaning. A digital edition is available at thegazette.com via the Green Gazette link.
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World Health Organization
Gazette
Thegazette.com
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