
Two No Kings protesters pose with a sign saying "Only you can prevent fascism" on Oct. 18, 2025, in Iowa City. (Zachary Oren Smith / Iowa Starting Line)
Your guide to attending No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies across Iowa on March 28th.
Looking for a way to take action in your community on this No Kings Day? On March 28th, Iowans are rising up across the state with peaceful rallies and community gatherings planned in over 50 communities. Whether you’re in northwest Iowa, Des Moines, or along the Mississippi River, there’s likely a protest near you.
Here is your local guide to finding a protest near you:
No Kings Protests in Northwest Iowa
- Algona, Pocket Park, 10am-noon
- Onawa, 610 Iowa Ave, 10-11:30am
- Spencer, East Leach Park, 11-12:30pm
- Spirit Lake, Dickinson County Courthouse sidewalks, noon-1pm
- Storm Lake, Radio Park, 1:30-3:30pm
No Kings Protests in Western Iowa
- Carroll, 114 E 6th St., 11am-noon
- Sac City, Veteran Memorial Park, 12:30-2pm
- Sioux Center, Central Park, 1-3pm
- Sioux City, Public Museum, 12:30-3pm
No Kings Protests in Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa
- Atlantic, Atlantic City Park, 10-11am
- Clarinda, 101 S 16th St., 9-11am
- Council Bluffs, Cochran Park, 11:30-1pm
- Creston, Empty DQ Lot Across the Street, 10-11am
- Glenwood, Town Square, 9-10:30am
- Osceola, 602 E McLane St., 10am-noon
- Red Oak, Legion Park, noon-1pm
- Shenandoah, U.S. 59 & West Sheridan Avenue, noon-2pm
- Sidney, 506 Filmore St, 10:30-11:30am
No Kings Protests in North Central Iowa
- Charles City, Central Park, 5-6pm
- Fort Dodge, Target/Hy-Vee/Aldi intersection, 11am
- Humboldt, Corner of Highway 3 and Fifth Street North, 9-10am
- Marshalltown, front of Hardees, 10-11am
- Mason City, Central Park, 12:30-2:30pm
- Osage, South 8th St & Main St, 11-12:30pm
No Kings Protests in Des Moines and South Central Iowa
- Ames, O’Neil Park, 1-3pm
- Ankeny, Summerbrook Park, 3-5:30pm
- Boone, Story St. & Mamie Eisenhower Avenue, 1-3pm
- Chariton, Court Ave & South Grand St., noon-2pm
- Des Moines, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 11:30-2pm
- Des Moines, Iowa State Capitol, noon-2pm
- Fort Dodge, 1st Avenue South & South 29th Street, 11-12:30pm
- Grinnell Rally and Food Drive, Central Park, noon-1pm
- Indianola, Moats Park, 10-11am
- Newton, Jasper County Courthouse, 1-2pm
- Norwalk, 10-11 am
- Perry, 1st Avenue & Willis Avenue, noon-1pm
- Vinton, Benton County Clerk of Court, 2-4pm
No Kings Protests in Northeast Iowa
- Charles City, Central Park, 5-6pm
- Decorah, College Drive and 5th Avenue, noon-2pm
- Dubuque, Plaza Drive & Northwest Arterial Bike/Hike Trail, 11am-noon
- Independence, 210 5th Ave NE, 10-noon
- Manchester, Manchester Whitewater Park, 11-12:30pm
- Waterloo, Waterloo Riverloop, 1-3pm
- Waverly, Kohlmann Park, 1-3pm
No Kings Protests in Iowa City and Eastern Iowa
- Amana, 11am-12:30pm
- Cedar Rapids, 10am-12:30pm
- Clinton, 612 N 2nd St., 1-3pm
- Davenport, LeClaire Park – Picnic Shelter, 1-3pm
- Iowa City, 10am-noon
- Maquoketa, 201 W Platt St, 10-11:30am
- Mount Vernon, 11am-1pm
- North Liberty, 515 Community Dr., 10-11am
- Tipton, Cedar County Courthouse, noon-1pm
- West Branch, 115 E Main St., 10-11am
No Kings Protests in Southeast Iowa
- Dewitt, Along 11th St. by Lincoln Park, noon-2pm
- Fairfield, Central Park, 2-4pm
- Keokuk, Lee County Court House, 2-3:30pm
- Keosauqua, Keosauqua bridge, noon-1:30pm
- Oskaloosa, Studio Osky, noon-1pm
- Ottumwa, Quincy Ave, 10am-noon
- Washington, South F Ave and West Madison St, 11-1pm
- West Burlington, Intersection of South Gear Avenue & West Agency Road, 2-3pm
Have an event to add? Email State Coordinating Organizer, Lily Jackson, [email protected] with details.
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