Iowa Right to Life

40 Days For Life/Iowa Right to Life Prayer Times
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

Daylight Savings Time Starts
2026-03-08

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/

St. Patrick's DAY
2026-03-17

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.

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.

PALM SUNDAY
2026-03-29

EASTER SUNDAY
2026-04-05

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.

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
National Day of Prayer Event: 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.

Mother's DAY
2026-05-10

Memorial Day PARADE
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Warren County Administration Office, 301 North Buxton Street, Indianola, IA, 50125, United States
Calling all pro-life parade volunteers! Join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE on Monday, May 25th in Indianola for the Memorial Day Parade. Pro-life signs will be 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.
Memorial Day Parade! Monday, May 25th! Meet at 9:30am at the Warren County Administration Building, 301 N. Buxton Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125
If you have any questions on parade day or would like to let us know you are joining us, please text or call Paula Brown at 515-556-6208.

PRIMARY VOTING DAY (Check out our list)
2026-06-02
https://iowartl.org/blog/2026/05/19/2026-candidate-pro-life-questionnaire-responses/

Homeschool Iowa Annual Conference
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | The MidAmerican Energy Rec Plex, 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Iowa Right to Life loves to have our FREE literature booth at the Iowa Homeschool Conference each year. The young people, families, educators and conference staff are so appreciative and enjoy viewing the true-to-size and true-to-weight baby models we display that range from 7 weeks to 6 months in utero. Our 12-week baby models wrapped in colorful blankets go home with so many happy visitors to our booth, along with pro-life magazines, bookmarks, pens, stickers, and oodles of pamphlets that give important information on various topics like: abortion, 40 Days For Life, abortion pill water contaminants, assisted suicide, Iowa Pregnancy Resource Centers, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. Did we mention that all of our resources are FREE to help educate, educate, educate!!
It’s an amazing weekend of recharging, learning, and connecting.
Exhibit Hall Hours: Friday 10am-7pm and Saturday 9am-4pm

Van Meter Raccoon River Days Parade
2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Van Meter High School, 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA, 50261-8540, United States
Join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE at the Van Meter Raccoon River Days Parade Saturday, June 6th. There will be pro-life signs available to hold as you walk. Wear your pro-life or patriotic t-shirts if you have them. The more parade walkers we have, the stronger our message for LIFE !!!! Bring your family, friends and church members and walk for LIFE in the parade and then stay and enjoy the Raccoon River Days fun!
Meet at 10:15am in the south parking lot at the Van Meter High School football field. (located at 520 1st Avenue, Van Meter, IA 50261)

The parade officially starts at 11:00am. Iowa Right to Life contact on parade day: John Strathman 515-318-8253 cell

Flag DAY
2026-06-14

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.

Father's DAY
2026-06-21

West Des Moines July 3rd Parade (Friday evening)
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Calling all pro-life parade volunteers to join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE at the West Des Moines July 3rd Parade celebrating Independence Day on Friday, July 3rd. 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. The more parade walkers we have, the stronger our message for LIFE!! Please SHARE with others who may be interested!!

Park on the east side of Valley High School (located at Valley West Drive and Ashworth Road) by 6:00pm. The parade officially starts at 6:30pm.
If you have any questions on parade day, call John Strathman: 515-318-8253

Address of Valley High School:
3650 Woodland Avenue
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

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

Norwalk 4th of July Parade
2026-07-04 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Norwalk High School, 1201 North Avenue, Norwalk, 50211, United States
Friday, July 4th: 2026 Norwalk Parade
Calling all pro-life parade volunteers to join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE in Norwalk at the 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4th. 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. The more parade walkers we have, the stronger our message for LIFE!! Please SHARE with others who may be interested!!
Meet in the Norwalk High School Parking Lot, 1201 North Avenue, Norwalk, Iowa by 8:30am. The parade officially starts at 9:00am. . . . . . . .
Questions on parade day, call John Strathman: 515-318-8253

New Virginia Old Settlers Parade
2026-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | New Virginia, Iowa, New Virginia, IA, 50210, United States
Calling all pro-life parade volunteers to join Iowa Right to Life and be a joyful messenger for LIFE at the New Virginia Old Settlers Parade on Saturday, July 11th. 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!!
Meet at the New Virginia old School by 5:30pm. The parade officially starts at 6:00pm.
Questions on parade day, call John Strathman: 515-318-8253

The Family Leadership Summit
2026-07-17
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!

Adel Sweet Corn Festival Parade
2026-08-08 09:00 - 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 8th. 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

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
