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
Plan to join us for
Homeschool Iowa 2025 Capitol Day 2.0
on April 2, 2025!
Or scroll down for more event details
and use the registration form at the bottom of this page.
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
LAST DAY FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION:
MARCH 11
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
Or read event details below
and use the registration form at the bottom of this page.
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.
2025 Capitol Day Featured Speakers
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.
IOWA Attorney General
Brenna Bird
Before taking office as Iowa Attorney General in January 2023, Brenna Bird served as a prosecutor for six years, first as the Fremont County Attorney and then, since 2018, as the Guthrie County Attorney.
She was elected by her fellow county attorneys to leadership roles with the Iowa County Attorney Association, most recently serving as the Association's President.
Brenna has also engaged in the private practice of law, worked in the Iowa Governor’s Office and the U.S. House of Representatives, and taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Law.
ATTORNEY GENERAL BRENNA BIRD will speak at the Noon Rally in the Capitol Rotunda.
IOWA STATE SENATOR
Mike PIKE
For twenty-five years, as the owner of Pike Mechanical, Mike Pike has staked his reputation on being honest, ethical, fair, and in taking pride in his work.
That’s the kind of plumber he is, and that's the kind of State Senator he is committed to be, as well.
Mike is a lifelong resident of Des Moines, and when he and his wife were looking for their first home after getting married 26 years ago, they found one on the same street he grew up on.
They are raising their family today in Mike's childhood neighborhood, a community filled with hard-working people he has grown to love.
Mike is a middle-class, blue-collar guy dedicated to representing his neighbors at the Iowa Statehouse.
IOWA STATE SENATOR MIKE PIKE will speak at the Noon Rally in the Capitol Rotunda.
LAUREN GIDEON,
CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS
Lauren Gideon is the Director of Public Relations and Affairs for Classical Conversations. She has been a home educator since her first student was born 18 years ago.
She came to Classical Conversations for support when the student count in their home grew beyond what she thought she could navigate on her own. The Foundations curriculum brought their family together and provided a scope and sequence that was not only manageable but always directed their attention to Christ.
Lauren credits her experience as a home educator and as a leader within Classical Conversations for giving her the classical tools to tackle whatever opportunities come her way. In addition to homeschooling her seven children, she co-leads community classes that unpack our nation's founding documents and civic responsibility. However, she is happiest at home, preferably outside, with her husband of 18 years tackling their newest adventure of building a modern homestead.
LAUREN GIDEON will speak 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?
Who is this virtual event for?
What does this event include?
2025
Capitol Day 2.0
Details
2025 Capitol Day 2.0 Schedule
8:00 - Check-in Opens at Capitol - 1st floor rotunda (security screening is required at ground level entrances)
8:30 - Fill the Galleries for the House and Senate Gavel-In Ceremonies
9:15-9:45 Rally in the Rotunda (featured speakers TBA)
10:00am-3:00pm Self-Guided Activities - Includes a scavenger hunt, self-guided tours, prayer walks, legislative training, 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.
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.
We're always happy to welcome volunteers to help!
- Set-up Crew
- Registration Team
- Lunch & Refreshments Helpers
- Welcoming Team
- and more
Interested in volunteering?
Email us!
[email protected]
All programming for the rescheduled 2025 Capitol Day 2.0 will be located at the State Capitol Building, 1007 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines.
Parking is available in the ramp northwest of the Capitol building and in various public parking areas around the Capitol complex.
Pre-purchased box lunches will not be available at our 2025 Capitol Day 2.0 rescheduled event. However, other lunch options are available:
- Nearby Restaurants
- Capitol Cafeteria
- Bring Your Own
We encourage you to use these guidelines for dress and decorum while participating in our Capitol Day event. Click on the link below to view.
Thanks to Our 2025 Sponsors!
2022 Capitol Day
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Show support for Homeschool Iowa efforts to preserve homeschool freedom.
If you offer a product or service, our sponsorship and advertising options will help you reach Iowa homeschooling families.
Walk-In Registration Available
Advance online registration for 2024 Capitol Day is now closed
but you're still invited to join us!
Onsite registration is available,
opening at 9:00am
in the 1st floor rotunda.
Attendee Registration Form
BE SURE TO CLICK "SUBMIT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM.
Click here to view the registration form in a separate browser window.
2023 Event Slideshow
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