Peace Rallies taking place this week

Monday, March 19th marks the 4th anniversary of the Iraq invasion. There are peace rallies taking place all around Iowa. Here is a list of events...

Saturday, March 17th

The Art of Peace West Branch, Iowa
West Branch Community Hall, 201 E Main St, West Branch, IA
Saturday, March 17th 2007 events beginning at 3:30.

Paint Peace banners to display in the community on March 19. Potluck and children's activities.
Film: "I Know I'm Not Alone: A Musician's Search for the Human Cost of War" at 7:00. Live music by "Porch Builder" at 9:00.

Sunday, March 18th

We the People Want Peace! Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls Public Library
Sunday, March 18th, 2007, 1:30 pm

Half rally, half vigil. The first part of the program will consist of speakers dealing with the state of the nation, life under communism, and about a positive message. The second part will be a vigil honoring our troops.

Monday, March 19th

Not One More Death ... Petition Parade Des Moines, Iowa
Sen. Harkin's office at the US Federal Bldg. 210 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA
Monday, March 19th, 2007, 3:00 pm - 6:30

Vigil & petition delivery to Senate offices in DM. The Names of the Iraqi & US deaths in the war will be read outside as petitions are delivered to Senators Harkin and Grassley offices. Sen. Harkin's office will stay open until 6:30. Visitors must arrive by 5:45 to be allowed in the building.

Tuesday, March 20th

Peace Rally Iowa City, Iowa
First Avenue Bridge, Downtown Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007, 5 PM
Speakers and Rally


Ames Peace March Ames, Iowa
Lincoln Center Parking Lot in front of east Hy Vee, then marching to Ames City Hall at 515 Clark Ave.
Tuesday, March 20th. March starts at 5:30, Public meeting starts at 6:15 at Ames City Hall.

Speakers at the public meeting will include Sue Dinsdale, whose son has served two tours in Iraq; former Congressional candidate Selden Spencer, ICAN Political Director Amy Logsdon, community leaders and high school students from Ames, former State Representative Ed Fallon, and current State Representatives Beth Wessel-Kroeschell and McKinley Bailey (if the legislative schedule that day permits).

Fourth Anniversary of the War Vigil Cedar Rapids, Iowa
First Avenue Bridge, Downtown Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007, 8 PM
Silent Candlelight Vigil

**Update**
Here are some more events that are taking place in Iowa City...

Mon , March 19th, start 6:45 PM, corner of Washington & Linn, Iowa City. Candlelight vigil.

Tues, March 20th, start 5PM, Pentacrest, organized by U of Iowa Anti-war Committee

Every Friday afternoon, 5:15 - 5:45, corner of Washington & Clinton Peace Vigil

and here is an event in the Quad Cities on Monday...

Monday, March 19th, start at 6:00, Peace Vigil at the foot of the Centennial bridge Gaines Street in Davenport.