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

By: Robin Opsahl, Joanna Schroeder

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 17, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 26 minutes ago

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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’ No Kings events in Des Moines, where thousands of people rallied on the State Capitol Grounds, waving signs and shouting slogans. Instead, volunteers worked on various projects aimed at motivating and mobilizing voters ahead of …

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