stolen from the Muscatine County Dems “slice” email

Unless you live in a hole you know that there is another NO KINGS rally across the US. Usually I would list the times and places of the protests in Iowa. However, as I write this there are already such a number of protests across Iowa – IOWA for goodness sakes! – that it makes much more sense to give you the link and let you look up your local protest. 

This tells me that Iowans are finally becoming deeply aware of what the Trump regime is actually up to. It could be because of the farm crisis that Trump has created, it could be because of the bogus invasion of America’s great cities for BS reasons, could be the threat of rural hospitals closing and health care insurance becoming prohibitively expensive. Whatever it is, something is awakening a sleeping giant in Iowa.

In the large cities like Des Moines and Davenport to seldom heard of towns like Maquoketa, Clarinda, Red Oak, and Storm Lake protests are planned. From Keokuk in the southeast corner to Spirit Lake in the northwest corner Iowans will be turning out! 

On one hand it is great to see, but the reason there will be a huge turnout is sad for Iowa. Trump is screwing the country over big time. Here in 3 minutes one of our favorites, Robert Reich explains why the Trump regime is invading cities and trying to provoke a response which will lead to invoking the Insurrection Act: 

Reich doesn’t mention it here but the idea is to keep troops in cities through the elections next year. The presence of troops in cities that often vote for Democrats will act as a deterrent to voting in those cities the Trump regime has reasoned.

To that end, a list slipped out Wednesday of the cities where the Trump regime is planning to deploy an ICE troops soon. This story comes from the Columbus, Ohio Dispatch. Columbus is one of the cities listed as is Des Moines, Iowa:

The Washington Post reported in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking new office spaces in hundreds of places across the U.S., according to sources who spoke anonymously with the Post and records the outlet obtained.

Many, but not all, of the 20 cities that made the list on the September lease proposal have Democratic mayors.

The full list comprises: Birmingham, Alabama; Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Louisville, Kentucky, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Raleigh, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; St. Louis, Missouri; and six cities in Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Sunrise, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Naples.

Our friends, the Democrats of Muscatine County have passed along this very helpful link on training for the upcoming protests. We do not want people hurt or arrested. Nor do we want to in any way incite something that can cause the regime to respond.

Therefore, the ACLU is offering training for the protest to help you avoid problems. You can sign up at the link provided. Zoom trying is at 6PM CT Wednesday night October 15th.

Here is much of what they are covering:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 7:00 PM ET

 Before you hit the streets- join our know your rights, protest safety, and de-escalation training on 10/15/25 at 7 PM ET.

This October, communities across the country will mobilize en masse for the second No Kings national day of action- a mass mobilization against President Trump’s abuses of power and federal crackdown on our freedoms. Together, we’ll send a clear message: the people will not be silenced.

To prepare, join the ACLU’s Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training on October 15 at 7 PM ET. This training will give you the tools to take action safely, confidently, and with key de-escalation strategies in hand. Whether you’re marching, rallying, or supporting from the sidelines, you’ll learn how to protect yourself, your community, and stand up for your rights.

WHAT: ACLU’s Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training

WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th at 7 PM ET

WHERE: On Zoom- RSVP for the link!

What we’ll cover:

• Know your rights during protests and law enforcement encounters
• Practical tools for safety and de-escalation in tense moments
• Get prepared to take nonviolent  action safely, powerfully and together
• Build the knowledge and strength to support others in the streets and beyond.

Because when we know our rights, we can defend them. Let’s get ready. RSVP NOW. 

Protest safely and proudly, Iowans!