Iowa Right to Life

Veterans DAY
2026-11-11 | IA

ELECTION DAY!! Go Vote!!
2026-11-03 | IA

Daylight Savings Time Ends
2026-11-01 | IA

Columbus DAY
2026-10-12 | IA

Life Chain
2026-10-04 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | IA
Life Chain 2026!! Join pro-lifers from Central Iowa for the thirty-sixth annual Life Chain on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00pm-3:30pm. We will stand for all the lives that God has created and spend the time in prayer and praise. Life Chain will take place rain or shine. Stand with us as we give glory to our Creator and thank Him for LIFE!!!
Location: TBA
Since 1987, believers have gathered nationwide on the first Sunday in October to prayerfully stand for life. Contact: Paula Brown 515-556-6208

Annual Ignite Your Legacy Dinner and Nonprofit Fair
2026-09-14 16:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Ron Pearson Center, 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Iowa Right to Life’s membership includes the ANNUAL IGNITE YOUR LEGACY EVENT AND NON-PROFIT FAIR: An inspiring event for Iowa Christian Generosity Council (ICGC) members and their guests.

ICGC is a membership organization, formed to support Christian nonprofits and individuals, through programs and services that inspire, educate and motivate biblical generosity. “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25

Iowa State Fair
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-23 | Iowa State Fairground, 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
Visit Iowa Right to Life at the Pro-Life booth in the SE corner of the Varied Industries Building during the Iowa State Fair. Stop by to say hello, sign our pro-life petition and take the fun quiz. The free 12-week wrapped baby models are a HUGE hit with all ages, especially after viewing the true to weight, true to size baby models from age 7 weeks to 6 months!!. There is a little bit of something for both kids and adults alike.

Iowa State Fair Parade
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50319, United States
Join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE!!!! The 2026 Iowa State Fair Parade will be broadcast statewide and livestreamed on iowapbs.org, Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:15pm. With high school marching bands, floats, cool cars, special causes (like Pro-LIFE !!) and more, Iowa’s largest parade is full of memorable moments and kicks off the Iowa State Fair for eleven fantastic days August 13-23, 2026.
Details TBA

The Family Leadership Summit
2026-07-17 | IA
Stop by Iowa Right to Life’s literature table and visit with us at the Midwest’s largest gathering of Christians seeking cultural transformation in the family, church, government, and more. National leaders, inspiring teaching—The FAMiLY Leadership Summit is YOUR chance to be among like-minded friends, to be encouraged, inspired, and equipped to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness in America today. Be a part of cultural transformation!

Independence Day!! Celebrate 250 years!!
2026-07-04 | IA

Father's DAY
2026-06-21 | IA

Iowa March for Life
2026-06-20 12:00 - 14:30 UTC | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50319, United States
The 4th annual Iowa March for Life is an opportunity to proclaim and advocate for the value of all human life from conception to natural death. The day begins in the rotunda with worship music and information booths from noon-1pm. The Rally begins at 1pm and then the march to the Judicial Building immediately following the Rally. Cookies and water will be given out at the end of the march.

Flag DAY
2026-06-14 | IA

PRIMARY VOTING DAY
2026-06-02 | IA

Memorial DAY
2026-05-25 | IA

Mother's DAY
2026-05-10 | IA

Iowa National Day of Prayer at the Iowa Capitol
2026-05-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50319, United States
First Thursday of May, Annually – 11:30 AM–1:00 PM – Iowa Capitol Rotunda — Des Moines, Iowa
The FAMiLY Leader will host the Iowa National Day of Prayer at the Iowa Capitol. Iowa Right to Life will join The FAMiLY Leader, state leaders, and fellow Iowans as we unite with believers around the country on the National Day of Prayer! Come together beneath the beautiful golden dome of the Iowa Capitol to pray for the spiritual health of our state and nation.

Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Spring Kickoff
2026-05-01 15:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Horizon Events Center, 2100 NW 100th St, Clive, Iowa, 50325
Iowa Right to Life will have their free literature table at this important annual event showcasing all things conservative, faith, family and freedom. Details TBA

EASTER SUNDAY
2026-04-05 | IA

PALM SUNDAY
2026-03-29 | IA

Polk County Lincoln Dinner
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
Iowa Right to Life will have a literature table with free resources at the Polk County Lincoln Dinner. If you are attending the Lincoln Dinner, please stop by our booth and say ‘Hi’.
See details HERE.

40 Days For Life/Iowa Right to Life Prayer Times
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Susan Knapp Planned Parenthood Clinic, 2304 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50311, United States
From 2/18/26 through 3/29/26, Iowa Right to Life will join the 40 Days For Life Spring Prayer Campaign. Our community will unite with many others from coast to coast – and internationally – for a major pro-life mobilization – the 40 Days for Life campaign. Faithful believers are praying that these efforts will mark the beginning of the end of abortion.
As Iowa Right to Life is the Des Moines 40 Days For Life coordinator, our campaign focus is on Prayer and Fasting: inviting people of faith throughout our city and surrounding areas to join together for 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. If you are able to join our Peaceful Vigil: we will be standing for life through a peaceful public witness outside the Susan Knapp Planned Parenthood Clinic, 2304 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311 on the listed dates and times below. These dates and times are published on the Iowa Right to Life website calendar, and on the 40 Days For Life website for Des Moines, Iowa

Wednesday, February 18: 1pm-2pm
Tuesday, February 24: 1pm-2pm
Thursday, March 5: 1pm-2pm
Monday, March 9: 1pm-2pm
Friday, March 20: 1pm-2pm
Wednesday March 25: 1pm-2pm

Join us on the sidewalk on the dates and times above for the Spring 40 Days For Life Prayer Campaign. Peaceful and prayerful signs are provided.
Contact persons: Kristi Judkins 515-669-2749 or Paula Brown 515-556-6208

Legislative Day for Iowa FRW
2026-03-23 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50319, United States
Iowa Federation of Republican Women meet at the Iowa Capitol each year for the Legislative Day.

St. Patrick's DAY
2026-03-17 | IA

Ignite Youth Conference - Des Moines
2026-03-14, 2026-03-13 | Grace Church, 4200 E 25th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
Iowa Right To Life has had our full literature booth with the baby model displays and free wrapped 12-week babies and magazines at the Des Moines Ignite annual youth conference held at Grace Church for many years. This sold out Conference is for Youth Workers and Students from all across Iowa and the surrounding region to attend. With biblical teaching, and relevant breakouts for every aspect of Youth Ministry, the Pro-Life message and resources are sought out by the students and youth leadership to take home to be encouraged, equipped, and sent.
If you or your church would like to participate in the annual Ignite Youth Conference in Des Moines, here is the link to get connected. https://www.igniteyouthleadership.org/

Daylight Savings Time Starts
2026-03-08 | IA
