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Photos: ‘No Kings’ protest in Mount Vernon

Eastern Iowa community one of hundreds across the nation to host rallies against Trump administration policies Saturday

Oct. 18, 2025 4:53 pm, Updated: Oct. 18, 2025 5:31 pm

Demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First St. during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First Street on Saturday during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa. More than 430 people attended the demonstration against Trump administration policies. It was one of hundreds across the nation, including many in Eastern Iowa. Other towns in the region that saw protests Saturday: Amana, Cedar Rapids, Independence, Iowa City, Manchester, Maquoketa, Mount Vernon, North Liberty, Vinton and Washington. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Barb Neal of Mount Vernon uses a cane as a flag pole as she demonstrates during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Barb Neal, of Mount Vernon, uses a cane as a flag pole as she participates in a No Kings demonstration Saturday in Mount Vernon. It was one of hundreds of protests across the nation against Trump administration policies. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

A motorist makes an obscene gesture as he drives past demonstrators during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — A motorist makes an obscene gesture as he drives past demonstrators during a No Kings demonstration Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First St. during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First Street during a No Kings demonstration Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Naeemah Volk of Cascade amplifies her protest call during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Naeemah Volk, of Cascade, amplifies her protest call during a No Kings demonstration Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

A demonstrator holds a sign along Highway 1 and First St. during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — A demonstrator holds a sign during the No Kings protest Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

A demonstrator holds a sign along Highway 1 and First St. during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — A demonstrator holds a sign during the No Kings protest Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First St. during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First Street during a No Kings demonstration Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa State Sen. Liz Bennett speaks on the lawn of the First Street Community Center during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Iowa State Sen. Liz Bennett speaks on the lawn of the First Street Community Center on Saturday during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

A motorcyclist pumps their fist as demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First St. during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — A motorcyclist pumps their fist as demonstrators line the intersection of Highway 1 and First Street on Saturday during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Tabitha Telsrow of Oxford Junction holds a sign along First St. NW at the intersection of Highway 1 during a No Kings demonstration in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 430 people attended the demonstration against the Trump Administration policies. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the nation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Tabitha Telsrow, of Oxford Junction, holds a sign along First Street NW at the intersection of Highway 1 during a No Kings protest Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

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