SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — Two Siouxland groups will be hosting a rally and march this weekend.
According to a release, Sweetgrass Uprising and the Siouxland Good Troublemakers will be hosting a march that will begin in South Sioux City on August 2.
This march is part of a nationwide rally, encouraging Americans to stand up for human rights.
The march will begin at the Advanced Auto Parts parking lot in South Sioux City and end at the Sioux City Museum Green Space.
The march begins at 4:30 p.m. and is expected to end at 6:00 p.m. During the march, there will be four prayer stops.
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Speakers will begin talking at the green space at 6:15 p.m. Speakers include Iowa Senate District 1 candidate Catelin Drey, the National Organization for Women’s Siouxland Chapter’s secretary, Tami Mugler, Iowa State Education Association regional director Bruce Lear, and Woodbury County Democratic Party chairman Ryan Ackerberg.
Catelin Drey stated, “Every election is the most important election of our lives and the special election on August 26th is no exception. Hearing from voters and volunteers is the way that I know our campaign is on the right track. Iowans are demanding higher wages, more access to childcare, and affordable healthcare in their communities. We are not alone in this fight and the rally march on August 2nd is proof positive.”
Proceeds raised during the Sweetgrass Uprising and Good Troublemakers rallies have been donated to local nonprofits. This month’s rally will be raising funds for Women Aware. Previously, money has been raised for the Woodbury County Community Action Agency, the Food Bank of Siouxland, Safe Place, and Sanford Community Center.
