FLAG BURNING SETS OFF CLASH AT IOWA PEDESTRIAN MALL

A group of protesters set fire to IOWA CITY multiple American flags on the Iowa City pedestrian mall on Thursday, setting off a scuffle and heated verbal arguments with bystanders in a protest of social injustice.

“When I see the flag, I see racial injustice,” said Paul Osgerby of Iowa City.

Still, the actions caused a scene as onlookers shouted.