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Incumbents
State government
- Governor: Tom Vilsack (D)
Events
- March 11 - Jason Gage was murderd in his home in Waterloo, and was compared by the press to the killing of Matthew Shepard and pushed citywide laws protecting LGBT people.
- June 19 - The Davenport Skybridge was opened to the public in Davenport.
- July 1 - Wells Fargo Arena is opened to the public and holds itβs first event: Tony Hawk's Boom-Boom Huck Jam.
- November 12-13 - A tornado outbreak hit central Iowa, killing one and injuring 7, causing $18.607 million in damages.
See also
References
- "Iowa gay murder victim compared to Matthew Shepard (15561)". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- Geyer, Thomas (2005-06-14). "Skybridge dedication set for Father's Day". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "Preview unavailable - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "November 2005 | Blizzard in Nebraska, Tornadoes in Iowa". KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2025-01-14.