No Kings Day: Johnson County Showed Up

No Kings Day: Johnson County Showed Up

Table of Contents

On June 14, 2025 — Flag Day — Johnson County answered the call. While the regime staged a made-for-TV spectacle in Washington, real power was on display everywhere else. No Kings Day was a nationwide day of defiance, and our community turned out in force.

A Massive Turnout

Johnson County showed up in huge numbers, joining millions of people at over 2,000 events across the country. Despite the heat, the energy was undeniable. People came out to stand up for democracy and to send a clear message: we will not back down. The Iowa City Press-Citizen captured the scene in a photo gallery from the day.

Demonstrators march through downtown Iowa City carrying pride flags, protest signs, and American flags during the No Kings Day rally

What We Stood For

This wasn’t just a protest — it was a declaration. The people of Johnson County came together to defend the ideals that matter: liberty, justice, equality, and opportunity for all. In a time when those values are under attack, the turnout was a powerful reminder that hope is alive and well in our community.

A speaker addresses the crowd at the No Kings Day rally in Iowa City, holding a Bans Off Our Body sign as hundreds of attendees look on

This Is Just the Beginning

The energy and momentum from No Kings Day can’t stop here. Events like this show what’s possible when people come together, but the real work happens in the days and weeks that follow. Talk to your neighbors. Call your representatives. Keep showing up.

Get Involved

Ready to turn this energy into action? Here’s how:

Thank you to everyone who showed up, and especially to the many volunteers who put in the time and effort to make this event happen. Johnson County, you showed up big.

Share :