Ron Paul Iowa office protests lead to 5 arrests

Several people blocked the door to Ron Paul’s campaign office in Ankeny this morning.

Five of the protesters were arrested at about 10:15 a.m.


A press release from Occupy Des Moines said they were protesting the candidate’s stances on women’s reproductive rights, as well as his support for cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Education.

The release contained the following message: “We are women, mothers and grandmothers, mourning the destruction of our planet. We are fighting for future generations. In order to live we need clean air, clean water, and safe food. Don’t dismantle the EPA. We won’t allow this business to open before our demands are met.”

According to the group, the five arrested were:

Megan Felt

Lisa Bonar

Jessica Renzicek

Julie Brown

Clarke Davidson

The action comes less than 24 hours after 10 Occupy protesters were arrested in Des Moines at Mitt Romney’s campaign office and at a branch of Wells Fargo bank.

More detail will be posted as it becomes available.

Yvonne Beasley writes for the Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register and POLITICO are partnering to cover the 2012 presidential campaign.