No Kings in Des Moines: Smaller crowd but focused on mobilizing voters

No Kings in Des Moines: Smaller crowd but focused on mobilizing voters

It was quiet in Windsor Heights’ Colby Park Saturday afternoon as volunteers from many organizations were out canvassing neighborhoods encouraging people to vote early as part of the No Kings Day of Action. It was a contrast with previous years’…

Voices from the 'No Kings IV' rally held in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 17 - The Waterland Blog

By Victoria Andrews, Seniors for the Constitution. 'No Kings IV' held on Saturday, Oct. 17 brought 512 passionate souls together and, coincidentally, raised $512 for the Des Moines Area Food Bank (thank you all!). Des Moines’ turnout was lower than previous No Kings rallies. This was expected by national organizers, due to its theme: protecting our vote. It didn’t incite the same degree of anger as the last, which focused on ICE’s unprecedented …