Approximately 300 people marched in the heat on Friday afternoon from Monroe Park to Mayor Brad Hart’s house. The group kept up constant chants throughout the walk, including “this is what democracy looks like,” “Black lives matter” and “Black voices matter.” Friday’s march was the fourth event organized by the group Advocates for Social Justice […]
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Cedar Rapids is committed to forming a citizens review board, police chief says
The city of Cedar Rapids is working to establish an independent citizens review board, Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman said during a news conference on Friday. “We understand this step is important to the community, and we are committed to making this happen,” Jerman said. Iowa City is currently the only city in the […]
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People in Cedar Rapids march against racism and demand ‘bold police reforms’
More than 2,000 people showed up at Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids late Saturday afternoon to peacefully protest police violence, racism and the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. “You want to know why black people are angry?” Ture Morrow asked the crowd. “We are angry because we can’t be handcuffed and […]
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City of Cedar Rapids seeking donations of cloth face masks
The City of Cedar Rapids is asking for donations of cloth face masks, which will be distributed to local service agencies and community members who need them. Anyone able to sew and donate masks can drop them off at drop-box locations around the city. Donations will be accepted until Friday, May 15. The drop-boxes are: […]
