‘No Kings IV’ held at Des Moines’ Big Catch Plaza 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 violence. But it was the last opportunity before the midterms to remind people that change can happen, but only if enough eligible people exercise their rights…and vote.
Many of those interviewed along Marine View Drive brought signs related to the theme, but not all of them. And many mentioned the theme, but not all of them. As you can tell from their responses and their signs, they were all extremely concerned about what is happening in our country…