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'Save the Post Office Saturday' sees protests in Indianola, Ankeny

Rallies were held in Ankeny and Indianola Saturday, as the Postal Service continues to be a focal point of nationwide discussion.

ANKENY, Iowa — Saturday is "Save the Post Office Saturday," sparking protests nationwide, including two in the greater Des Moines area.

Events were held in Ankeny, which saw a small turnout, and Indianola.

The USPS has been under fire in recent weeks, as President Trump continues to criticize the legitimacy of mail-in voting, even after requesting a mail-in ballot himself in Florida.

Local 5 reached out to the USPS for comment on the rallies happening today, but just referred us to a list of facts about the Postal Service on their website, which is listed here.

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