The best photos of the No Kings protest in Des Moines

Thousands of people gather for the No Kings protest at the State Capitol on Oct. 18, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Protester cheer during No King protest at the Iowa State Capital on Oct. 18, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Speakers rally the crowd for the No Kings protest at the State Capitol on Oct. 18, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Protesters gather at No King protest rally in front of the Iowa State Capital on Oct. 18, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Protesters gather at No King protest rally in front of the Iowa State Capital on Oct. 18, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Thousands of people gather for the No Kings protest at the State