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Sioux City Today
By the People, for the People
Thousands Protest Across Iowa in 'No Kings' Rallies
Over 50 cities and towns saw demonstrations against the Trump administration's actions.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:40pm
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Protesters in Iowa join nationwide 'No Kings' rallies, voicing opposition to the Trump administration's actions.Sioux City TodayThousands of Iowans in over 50 cities and towns participated in Saturday's nationwide 'No Kings' protests, the third round of rallies against the Trump Administration. The protests, organized by a resistance movement called 'No Kings', expressed concerns about the administration's abuse of power and threats to democracy.
Why it matters
The 'No Kings' protests reflect growing grassroots opposition to the Trump presidency, with Iowans joining nationwide demonstrations calling for accountability and a better future. The White House has dismissed the rallies as 'Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions', while some Republican politicians have criticized the protesters.
The details
About 200 people gathered in a park in Sioux Center, where speakers like Nathaniel Ryan of the Maria Magdalena Reformed Church called for justice and imagining a better future. Participants then lined up along Highway 75 with signs and flags. The protests took place in cities and towns across Iowa, from Dubuque to Sioux City and Shenandoah to Burlington.
- The first nationwide 'No Kings' protests were held in June.
- This was the third round of 'No Kings' gatherings.
The players
Kim Van Es
One of the organizers of the Sioux Center 'No Kings' event.
Nathaniel Ryan
A speaker at the Sioux Center 'No Kings' rally, representing the Maria Magdalena Reformed Church.
Adam Steen
A Republican running for governor in Iowa, who criticized the 'No Kings' protests as 'No Brains Protest'.
What they’re saying
“'No Kings is a resistance movement, a resistance to a president and an administration that we believe is abusing their power and is making decisions that is threatening democracy.'”
— Kim Van Es, Organizer of Sioux Center 'No Kings' event
“'We are here today because we believe that there is no one above accountability, no one above the law. We demand justice. No amount of actions or cover ups can keep them from the justice that is coming. We must also imagine a better future.'”
— Nathaniel Ryan, Speaker at Sioux Center 'No Kings' rally, representing Maria Magdalena Reformed Church
The takeaway
The 'No Kings' protests in Iowa reflect a growing grassroots movement against the Trump administration, with Iowans joining nationwide calls for accountability and a better future. While the White House has dismissed the rallies, the demonstrations highlight the political divisions and tensions in the country.
