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Thousands rally at Iowa Capitol for third No Kings protest

Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch
Apr 2, 2026
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Thousands of Iowans gathered for a “No Kings” demonstration at the Iowa Capitol Saturday, protesting against President Donald Trump, his administration and Iowa Republicans for issues like the war in Iran, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action and discrimination against transgender Americans.

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nokings.3.28.1.jpg — David Russell sits holding an American flag on the steps of the Iowa Capitol as part of the “No Kings” protest in Des Moines on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch

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nokings.3.28.5-1.jpg — Protesters march down Locust Street in Des Moines from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park with signs including a display saying “declare war on the Epstein class” made it to the steps of the steps of the Iowa State Capitol as part of the “No Kings” demonstration on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch

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nokings.johnson.3.28.1.jpg — Rep. Rob Johnson, D-Des Moines, speaks at the “No Kings” rally on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch

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nokings.raygun.3.28.1.jpg — Mike Draper, the owner of the Des Moines-based business Raygun, speaks at the “No Kings” protest on the steps of the Iowa Capitol on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch

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