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Local Politics
Protester arrested outside of Des Moines City Council meeting following demonstrations
Local Politics
'Back the Blue' bill now law following Gov. Reynolds' signature
The controversial bill protects law enforcement officers and increases penalties for rioters.
Death of George Floyd
Defining Progress | A community pulse check 1 year after the death of George Floyd
Local 5 breaks down the events surrounding George Floyd's death in Des Moines and what the community has done to move the needle forward.
Protests
Judge dismisses rarely-used felony leak charge against BLM activist
Viet Tran had been charged last summer with unauthorized dissemination of intelligence data, a felony that carries up to five years in prison.
Protests
Hundreds rally and march in downtown Des Moines, group calls for the firing of Des Moines police chief
The group said among other things, they want Des Moines Police Chief Dana Wingert fired.
Protests
'Back the Black' protest held in Des Moines Saturday afternoon
The peaceful protest went through parts of downtown Des Moines Saturday.
Protests
'That's excessive force': California woman captures Norwalk teen's arrest at Iowa Capitol on video
The woman has traveled across the country to participate in protests for equal rights since George Floyd's death in May 2020.
Protests
Troopers arrest, charge teen BLM activist with assault following Capitol protest
Videos circulating on social media show Josie Mulvihill, 18, being pulled to the ground and arrested by an Iowa State Trooper inside the Capitol.
Local News
Des Moines journalist found not guilty of protest charges
The jury ruled Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri and Spenser Robnett not guilty of failure to disperse or interference with official acts.
Protests
Capitol chaos: Pro-Trump rallies turn to insurrection leaving 4 dead
After a speech by President Trump, who vowed "never to concede" insurrectionists stormed the Capitol and breached police barricades. One woman was shot and killed.
Protests
BLM activist suing 3 DMPD officers, City of Des Moines over protest arrest
The Polk County Attorney dropped charges against the BLM activist, citing a lack of evidence.
Local News
Des Moines City Council votes to reallocate $500K towards COVID-19 relief
Some Des Moines residents snapped at the Council Monday night following the promotion of an officer that BLM activists say abused his powers as an officer.
Local Politics
'Back the Blue' bill now law following Gov. Reynolds' signature
The controversial bill protects law enforcement officers and increases penalties for rioters.
Death of George Floyd
Defining Progress | A community pulse check 1 year after the death of George Floyd
Local 5 breaks down the events surrounding George Floyd's death in Des Moines and what the community has done to move the needle forward.
Protests
Judge dismisses rarely-used felony leak charge against BLM activist
Viet Tran had been charged last summer with unauthorized dissemination of intelligence data, a felony that carries up to five years in prison.
Protests
Hundreds rally and march in downtown Des Moines, group calls for the firing of Des Moines police chief
The group said among other things, they want Des Moines Police Chief Dana Wingert fired.
Protests
'Back the Black' protest held in Des Moines Saturday afternoon
The peaceful protest went through parts of downtown Des Moines Saturday.
Protests
'That's excessive force': California woman captures Norwalk teen's arrest at Iowa Capitol on video
The woman has traveled across the country to participate in protests for equal rights since George Floyd's death in May 2020.
Protests
Troopers arrest, charge teen BLM activist with assault following Capitol protest
Videos circulating on social media show Josie Mulvihill, 18, being pulled to the ground and arrested by an Iowa State Trooper inside the Capitol.
Local News
Des Moines journalist found not guilty of protest charges
The jury ruled Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri and Spenser Robnett not guilty of failure to disperse or interference with official acts.
Protests
Capitol chaos: Pro-Trump rallies turn to insurrection leaving 4 dead
After a speech by President Trump, who vowed "never to concede" insurrectionists stormed the Capitol and breached police barricades. One woman was shot and killed.
Protests
BLM activist suing 3 DMPD officers, City of Des Moines over protest arrest
The Polk County Attorney dropped charges against the BLM activist, citing a lack of evidence.
Local News
Des Moines City Council votes to reallocate $500K towards COVID-19 relief
Some Des Moines residents snapped at the Council Monday night following the promotion of an officer that BLM activists say abused his powers as an officer.
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