Iowa Right to Life

Union Tar Heel Days Parade
2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Innovative Ag Service, 302 East Street, Union, Iowa, 50258
Calling all pro-life parade volunteers to join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE at the Union Tar Heel Days Parade Saturday, August 2nd. There will be pro-life signs available to hold as you walk and we have candy to toss. Wear your pro-life or patriotic t-shirts if you have them. Bring your family, friends and church members and walk for LIFE and then enjoy the small town festivities! Check out their FaceBook Event page. The parade officially starts at 11:00am. Arrive at the parade staging area by 10:30am at Innovative Ag Service, 302 East Street, Union, Iowa 50258. Parade Day Contact: John Strathman 515-318-8253

Iowa State Fair Parade
2025-08-06 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 2025 Iowa State Fair Parade will be broadcast statewide and livestreamed on iowapbs.org, Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, August 6 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 7-17.
Details for joining the Iowa Right to Life walking entry #98: Iowa Right to Life has been assigned to Lot 19 for staging. Lot 19 is on the east side of the Capitol building, on E. 12th Street between Grand and Walnut. The Parade begins at 6:30pm. Entries will proceed west on Grand Avenue, passing the Judges’ stand at Robert D. Ray Drive to the ending point at 13th Street and Grand Avenue. Parking near the end of the parade route and catch the free “D-Line” shuttle. The D-Line runs between 17th Street and East 6th Street until 6:00pm. Participants that are being dropped off may be let out at the nearest barricade and will need to walk to the staging Lot 19. After the parade, participants should be picked up at the end of the parade route. Please plan to arrive and join the IRTL group by 6:00pm in Lot 19. Questions on parade day: Paula Brown 515-556-6208

Iowa State Fair
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-17 | 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.

Adel Sweet Corn Festival Parade
2025-08-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Adel Sweet Corn Festival, 301 South 10th Street, Adel, IA, 50003, United States
Calling all pro-life parade volunteers to join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE at the Adel Sweet Corn Festival Parade Saturday, August 9th. There will be pro-life signs available to hold as you walk and candy to toss. Wear your pro-life or patriotic t-shirts if you have them. Bring your family, friends and church members and walk for LIFE and then enjoy the Sweet Corn Festival fun! Check out their FaceBook Event page. The parade officially starts at 9:30am. Parade Day contact: Paula Brown 515-556-6208

Lacona Celebration Parade
2025-08-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Lacona School, 519 North Washington, Lacona, IA, 50139, United States
Lacona Celebration Theme: GONE FISHING !!!
Calling for pro-life parade volunteers to join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE in Lacona, Iowa (Warren County) on Saturday, August 23, 2025. There will be pro-life signs available to hold as we walk and toss candy. Wear your pro-life or patriotic t-shirts if you have them. The more parade walkers we have, the stronger our message for LIFE!! Please SHARE with others who may be interested!!
The Lacona Celebration Parade begins at 11:00am on Saturday, August 23rd. Staging is at the Lacona school (519 North Washington Avenue, Lacona, IA 50139). Plan to join us by 10:45am and then maybe stay around after the parade to enjoy the activities and food of small town Iowa fun!. Parade Day contact: Paula Brown 515-556-6208

National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children
2025-09-13 | IA
The National Day of Remembrance also offers hope and healing to women who have had abortions and others who have been hurt by abortion. Iowa Right to Life does not have a sponsored memorial site or event but encourages Iowans to find a location near them to visit on the day of remembrance.

Annual Ignite Your Legacy Event
2025-09-15 16:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
ANNUAL IGNITE YOUR LEGACY EVENT AND NON-PROFIT FAIR: An inspiring event for 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 Faith and Freedom Coalition Fall Banquet
2025-09-20 16:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
Iowa Right to Life will have our resource table full of FREE information to give out at the Iowa Faith & Freedom’s 25th Fall Banquet. We encourage you to grab a ticket or two to the event through the IFFC website link and participate in the evening. This is a great event to stand for faith, freedom, and the future of our great country. Be sure and stop by our table and say ‘Hi’, we want to meet you.

40 Days of Life Campaign (Fall)
2025-09-24 - 2025-11-02 | IA
40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.
Check out the 40 Days for Life Des Moines page for specific dates and times we will be out in front of Planned Parenthood.

40 Days For Life/Iowa Right to Life Prayer Time
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Susan Knapp Planned Parenthood Clinic, 2304 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50311, United States
From 9/24/25 through 11/2/25, Iowa Right to Life will join the 40 Days For Life Fall 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 the Des Moines 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 dates and times published on the Iowa Right to Life website calendar, and on the 40 Days For Life website for Des Moines, Iowa.
Contact persons: Kristi Judkins 515-669-2749 or Paula Brown 515-556-6208

Indianola Log Cabin Days Parade
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Warren County Administration Office, 301 North Buxton Street, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Join us as we walk in Indianola’s Log Cabin Day Parade! Wear your pro-life or patriotic t-shirts if you have them. The more parade walkers we have, the stronger our message for LIFE!

Date: Saturday, September 27th
Staging Time: 9:30 AM
Parade Begins: 10 AM
Staging Area: Warren County Administration Building, 301 North Buxton Street, Indianola, IA 50125
Contact: Paula Brown 515-556-6208

The annual Log Cabin Days Parade and Celebration in Indianola serves as one of the largest fundraisers and events for the Warren County Historical Society. After the parade, check out the other fun activities of Log Cabin Days Festival.

Life Chain
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Des Moines Fellowship Church, 950 35th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States
Life Chain 2025!! Join pro-lifers from Central Iowa for the thirty-sixth annual Life Chain on Sunday, October 5th from 2:00pm-3:30pm. We will stand for all the lives that God has created and spend the time in prayer and praise. Parking and signs will be available at Des Moines Fellowship Church, 950 35th Street, Des Moines 50312. We will stand on the south side of University Avenue and 35th Street on the west side of 31st Street and Kingman Boulevard. Life Chain will take place rain or shine. Stand with us as we give glory to our Creator and thank Him for LIFE!!!
Since 1987, believers have gathered nationwide on the first Sunday in October to prayerfully stand for life. Contact: Paula Brown 515-556-6208

Iowa Prayer Rally for Life
2026-02-05 10:30 - 14:00 UTC | Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50319, United States
EVERY life is precious! Join Iowa Right To Life and The Iowa Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders at the Iowa State Capitol for a day of prayer, education and advocacy. Learn to Lobby from 10:30am-11am. Connect with pro-life organizations from across Iowa who will have literature tables full of free resources, information and ways to get involved. The Rally begins at Noon with invited speakers: Governor Kim Reynolds, Attorney General Brenna Bird, Iowa Representative Jon Dunwell, and others. When the Rally concludes at 1:00pm you are encouraged to meet with legislators and encourage them on the pro-life issues.
Call the Iowa Right To Life office with any questions. 515-244-1012

40 Days For Life/Iowa Right to Life Prayer Times
2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-25 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

Ignite Youth Conference - Des Moines
2026-03-13, 2026-03-14 | 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/

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

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.

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!

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
