Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa July 7-13, 2026

A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from July 7-13, 2026.

Lily Jackson

July 6, 2026

DAVENPORT, IOWA- JUNE 23: Protesters gather for a group photo outside the office of U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) as part of a mock funeral to protest against proposed Medicaid cuts on June 23, 2025 in Davenport, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images for MoveOn)

📅 Tuesday (July 7)

Nationwide Day of Clergy Action to Protect Our Vote: 11 a.m., Cowles Commons, 313 Walnut Street, Des Moines

Democratic Women’s Lunch Bunch: noon, Tish’s Restaurant, 1207 S 35th St, Council Bluffs

Pro-democracy/Anti-Trump demonstration: 4:15 p.m., corner of Spring Street and Kimberly Road, Davenport

Petitioning to protect public services: 5 p.m., 100 Crestview Dr, West Branch

📅 Wednesday (July 8)

Hump Day Holler – Visibility Bridge: 5:30 p.m., Pedestrian Bridge at 1101 N Broadway, Council Bluffs

Clean Water Conversations Training: 7 p.m., Ankeny

📅 Thursday (July 9)

Tipton Postcard Party: 4 p.m., Tipton Public Library, Tipton

4 Corners Peaceful Protest: 4:30 p.m., near the Casey’s/Methodist Church in Panora

Shelby County Democrats at the Shelby County Parade!: 5 p.m., Shelby County Fairgrounds, Harlan

📅 Friday (July 10)

Vigil for Immigrant Rights: noon-12:30 p.m., Waterloo Post Office, Waterloo

Jefferson Protest: noon-1 p.m., Jefferson Square, Jefferson

Fed-up Fridays: 2 p.m., Neal Smith Federal Building, 400 Locust St, Des Moines

Veterans for Peace rally: 4:30 p.m., east entrance of Pentacrest, Iowa City

Linn County Visibility Brigade: 3:45 p.m., Emmons Street overpass, Hiawatha

📅 Saturday (July 11)

Table at Iowa City Farmers Market: 8 a.m., Iowa City Farmers Market, Iowa City

Knocking on Doors with Iowa Forward in Davenport!: 9 a.m., 2824 W Locust St Ste 7a, Davenport

Ankeny Area Democrats Annual Summer Barbecue: 11:30 a.m., Southview Middle School, Ankeny

Perry Protest: noon, First and Willis by the bicycle sculpture, Perry

Peaceful Protest: 1 p.m., corner of Mamie Eisenhower Avenue and Story Street, Boone

“Who Pays” Families Over Billionaires Bus Tour: 3 p.m., LeClaire Park & Bandshell, 400 Beiderbecke Dr, Davenport

📅 Sunday (July 12)

Henry County First Amendment Rally: noon-1 p.m., front of the courthouse, Mount Pleasant

VIGIL by the Pott Co. Jail (Ice Detention Facility): 3 p.m., Big Lake Road and N. 16th Street, Council Bluffs

Have an event to add? Email Lily Jackson, lily@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week before the event).

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