Protests and rallies around Iowa: Feb 3-10, 2026

Protests and rallies around Iowa for Feb 3-10, 2026:

February 3, 2026

Iowa Democrat Jennifer Konfrst speaks to protesters rallying at the Iowa Capitol rotunda in opposition to the new ban on abortion after roughly six weeks of pregnancy introduced by Republican lawmakers in a special session on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Hannah Fingerhut)

Protests and rallies around Iowa for Feb 3-10, 2026:

*Denotes weekly occurrence. Some weekly events may not be held every week.

Retirement Security Day at the Capitol: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Des Moines

*Indivisible Protest: noon Tuesdays, across from the Federal Building, Cedar Rapids

DSM Visibility Brigade Rush Hour Resistance: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Des Moines

Flames of Hope: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Cedar Rapids

Witness to Minnesota and ICE Training: 7 p.m. Tuesday, virtual (hosted in Tipton)

*Indivisible Visibility Brigade: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Emmons Street overpass, Hiawatha

ICE Protest: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Eldora

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

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

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

*Veterans for Peace: noon Fridays, across from the Federal Building, Cedar Rapids

*Veterans for Peace rally: 3:30 p.m. Fridays, east entrance of Pentacrest, Iowa City

*Community Rally for Democracy: 10 a.m. Saturdays, NE corner of Hickman and Alice’s Road, Waukee

*Grieving for Gaza: 11 a.m. Saturdays, Decorah

*Rally in the Wayside Park: noon Saturdays, Decorah

*Perry Protest: noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, First and Willis by the bicycle sculpture, Perry

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

*Save Our Parks: 10 a.m. Sundays, Effigy Mounds National Monument, Harper’s Ferry

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

*Indivisible Visibility Brigade: 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Mayors Pedestrian Bridge, Cedar Falls

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