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What happened during protests overnight in Iowa City
The Gazette
Jun. 3, 2020 1:10 pm, Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 2:22 pm
Gazette columnist Adam Sullivan and photographer Rebecca Miller were in Iowa City on Tuesday night covering protests that led to broken windows and one arrest.
Dozens of people gathered in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man killed last week at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis, and other black victims of police violence.
MORE COVERAGE: Windows broken, 1 arrested as Iowa City protest gets violent
Below are highlights from Adam's coverage, and Rebecca's photos above.
Protesters gather on Washington Street near the Iowa City Police Department on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The largely peaceful protest included a group of several hundred people holding signs and marching through downtown Iowa City. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Protesters gather on Washington Street near the Iowa City Police Department on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The largely peaceful protest included a group of several hundred people holding signs and marching through downtown Iowa City. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Protesters gather on Washington Street near the Iowa City Police Department on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The largely peaceful protest included a group of several hundred people holding signs and marching through downtown Iowa City. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)