By Noon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, the crowd had already begun gathering, a full hour before the official start time.
Des Moines Police Chief Ted Boe, mindful of the potential for unrest, surveyed the scene and praised Seniors for the Constitution and Des Moines Indivisible planners for their excellent organization. His eyes took in the numerous volunteer monitors in yellow vests, the pop-up tents, the DJ playing a set list of throw-back protest songs, ready-made signs for those who didn’t bring their own, plus extra sign-making materials, and the food bank donation table.
Hundreds of bottles of water were provided to the estimated 1,650 or more filling Big Catch Plaza and lining both sides of Marine View Drive from 216th Street to south of 220th Street…