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On Saturday, thousands of Iowans across several communities joined in on the nationwide "No Kings" protests.Organizers of the "No Kings" demonstrations, in opposition of President Donald Trump, said millions had marched in hundreds of events nationwide. Governors across the U.S. had urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence, while some mobilized the National Guard ahead of marchers gathering. Confrontations were isolated.Huge, boisterous crowds marched in New York, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, some behind "no kings" banners. Atlanta's 5,000-capacity event quickly reached its limit, with thousands more gathered outside barriers to hear speakers in front of the state Capitol.In Iowa, ����vlog reporters covered protests in Des Moines, Ames, Creston and Perry, where many demonstrators said they were looking to spread positivity while also highlighting their political concerns. Des Moines "No Kings" protestThousands of protestors gathered on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol in downtown Des Moines. The crowd chanted and gave speeches to express their dissatisfaction with the Trump administration. Some people tell ����vlog they specifically came out for those who could not. "We're here supporting our families that can't be here; that don't have a voice," said Grace, a protester. "Mainly for my mother because I am a proud daughter of immigrant parents. That's why I'm here today." Around the State Capitol were people who took part in a "Trump Train." Around 20 people, mostly from Indianola and West Des Moines, drove in separate vehicles to express their support for the 47th president. Gary Leffler, whose patriotic tractor has become a recognizable fixture at political events, told ����vlog he came to the protest to hear different beliefs.“This is democracy in action," he said. "You get to see people from a different viewpoint than you, and that would be the primary reason I’m here today."Ames "No Kings" protestIowans spread positivity, highlight political concerns at 'No Kings' protest in Ames, IowaPeople filled Roosevelt Park in Ames in a colorful display of flags and signs to send a message on issues like immigration and veteran benefits.The protest was organized by the Ames chapter of Indivisible. Indivisible's national chapter's website says the organization was brought together by "a practical guide to resist the Trump agenda." Michael Syring runs the Ames chapter. He explained that rallies can help keep people involved with their cause.“It continues to get people involved," Syring said. "It keeps people having a place to go and having their voice heard; kind of congregating and seeing people that kind of share the same views and have a place to speak out and meet other people that kind of can speak the same way." Creston "No Kings" protest'No Kings' demonstrators rally outside U.S. Rep. Nunn's office in CrestonAround 100 people showed up in front of U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn's office in Creston around 10 a.m. Saturday, chanting and holding signs depicting their feelings high in the air."We are here to let Representative Nunn understand that we do not agree with his 'big, beautiful bill' that he voted for," said Lynne Wallace, who traveled from Mount Ayr for the protest."It's nothing against him," said Aylin from Creston. "It's just, I just want people to know that it is time to wake up and do something about it." While some people who drove by honked their horns in support, there were others who did not agree who drove by. Across the street from people who attended the "No Kings" protest in Creston were some people who came out in support of Trump. "I would say to Congressman (Zach) Nunn to back our president as he's been doing and to back our constitution as he has been doing," said Tim Haynie, who shared the positive message he had for Nunn. "The country is in so much better hands; so much improvements have been made in the last several months." The protest remained peaceful as people exercised their First Amendment rights. ����vlog did reach out to Nunn's office and team both on Friday and Saturday, but has not heard back yet. Perry "No Kings" protestAmid the dozens of signs held high and flags raised in Perry Saturday around Noon was a flag held by World War II veteran Mahlon Conaway. The 99-year-old said he knew he had to attend a "No Kings" protest to continue fighting for what he believes in. "I'm an American and I just want our democracy saved," Conaway said. "I don't want immigration handled the way it is. You can't just go in and fire federal workers out of federal buildings and say, 'We found corruption.' The only way you're going to find corruption is by sending auditors in there." Around 100 people showed up at the protest in Perry. They spread themselves out across a stretch of First Avenue near Perry's main square.The crowd's thoughts and feelings were on display in the form of signs with messages written like "No Kings" and calling for the impeachment of Trump.