Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day

Dear Homeschool Iowa family,

We regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to reschedule Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day. We will not be able to meet on Monday, February 24th, as previously planned.

Due to unforeseen circumstances around the Capitol Building, we believe that we are not able to guarantee the absolute safety of children attending the event. We care very deeply for your children; it’s the whole reason our organization exists!

We believe this situation is temporary, and therefore we will try to reschedule the event for later this spring.

We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you later this spring at our rescheduled event. More information will come soon!

Aaron J. Neely
Executive Director, Homeschool Iowa

We had an amazing
Homeschool Iowa 2025 Capitol Day.
Plan to join us in 2026 on March 2nd!

REGISTER HERE

Homeschool Iowa Members
Receive Advance Access to
Guided Capitol Tour Sign-up
Through February 1st!

This event is so much more than a day to "lobby" our legislators!
It's an entertaining, educational, impacting experience!

Your family can provide legislators with "a face for homeschooling."
What an effective means to make a real difference!

You'll learn about our government and State Capitol,
and enjoy many additional activities.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION IS FREE
LIMITED SPACE IN SESSIONS & TOURS

ONLINE REGISTRATION COMING THE END OF JANUARY

REGISTER NOW!

LAST DAY FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION:
MARCH 11

Join us at Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day 2025

This event is so much more than a day to "lobby" our legislators!
It's an entertaining, educational, impactful experience!

Your family can provide legislators a connection with "real life" homeschoolers.
What an effective means to make a real difference!

You'll learn about our government and the State Capitol Building
and enjoy many additional activities.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION IS FREE
LIMITED SPACE IN SESSIONS & TOURS

REGISTER HERE NOW!

Or read event details below
and use the registration form at the bottom of this page.

Our Capitol Day event is so much more than a day to "lobby" our legislators.
It's an entertaining, educational, impactful experience!

Attending families provide legislators a connection with "real life" homeschoolers.
What an effective means to make a real difference!

Attendees learn about our government and the State Capitol Building
and enjoy many additional activities.

Stephen Davis: 2025 Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day Featured Speaker

Stephen Davis
Turning Point USA

Stephen Davis is a bold conservative political activist and co-host of Turning Point USA’s hit series, Campus Crashers, where he can be found challenging the leftist narrative that dominates today’s culture at grassroots event conventions, high schools, and college campuses nationwide.

Although Stephen was once left-leaning, he saw through the veil, allowing him to use his past experiences to connect with audiences who have opposing views.

Stephen’s mission is simple: to encourage his peers, liberate ensnared minds from the clutches of mainstream media, and defeat widespread narratives that have been destroying America’s minority communities.

STEPHEN DAVIS will be offering Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day presentations at the Calvary Chapel location and a some brief comments at the Noon Rally in the Capitol Rotunda.

Additional Event Details and Registration
Coming Soon!

Our Virtual 2021 Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day content is still accessible!

The entertaining activities,
short videos about our Capitol,
and virtual instruction on how our laws are made
are available by clicking the image below.

Why is this virtual event worth your time?

You'll receive high quality content focusing on compelling topics related to homeschooling, history, and our state government. You will be educated, inspired, and equipped. If you value your homeschool freedom, this event content will definitely be worth your time.

Who is this virtual event for?

It's for everyone: elementary students to high school students to adults. It offers content for a day of school your children will not forget. And, as a homeschooling parent, you'll be better informed about how to make an impact at our Iowa Statehouse.

What does this event include?

Entertaining and educational videos and projects provide an exceptional opportunity for quality learning. Lots of behind-the-scenes information and insider interviews are available.

2026
Capitol Day
Details

EVENT SCHEDULE

2026 Capitol Day 2.0 Schedule

9:00 - Check-in Opens at Capitol - 1st floor rotunda (security screening is required at ground level entrances)

9:30 - Gubernatorial Mingle - Meet & Greet with Governor Candidates

10:00 - Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - moderated by Jeremy Vos, Homeschool Iowa Lobbyist

Lunch Break - Pre-Purchased Lunches Will Be Ready for Pick Up Starting @ 11:15 am

12:15-9:45 Rally in the Rotunda- Featured Speakers Include:
Homeschool Iowa President, Joe O'Tool
Homeschool Iowa Executive Director, Ellie Stangl
Homeschool Iowa Lobbyist, Jeremy Vos

1:00 - Senate & House Convene - Fill the Viewing Galleries for the House and Senate Gavel-In Ceremonies

Throughout the Event: Self-Guided Activities - Including a scavenger hunt, self-guided tours, prayer walks, legislative training, making cards for legislators, etc.

3:00 Capitol Day Concludes

Note: Guided Capitol tours are scheduled throughout the day from 10:30am-2:00pm, but are ONLY available by pre-registered reservation.

CAPITOL TOURS

We have arranged with the Capitol tour guides to reserve Capitol building tours for our event attendees.

Each tour can accommodate 50 people. Registration for the tours is completed on our Capitol Day event registration.

We ask that you only sign up for the tour if you are fairly certain that your family will be attending our event and that you will be able to participate in the tour.

If you sign up for a tour, but find that you will be unable to attend, please email us so we can open your family's reserved spots to other families.

Scheduled Tour Times:

10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm

We will provide self-guided tour information in our Capitol rotunda display area. You can also download cellphone audio guides for Capitol building and Capitol grounds self-guided tours.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES