(Atlantic, IA) – Local organizers of a “Free America” rally say approximately 20 people gathered along Highway 6 between Chestnut and Poplar Streets in Atlantic, Tuesday afternoon as part of what were intended to be more than 500 such peaceful rallies throughout the United States.

According to a statement from Denise O’Brien, “Those gathered practiced their freedom of speech to protest President Trump’s plan to take control of Greenland and to voice their concern that billionaires, big oil and big business are receiving tax breaks while others struggle to pay higher prices for groceries and electricity. The violent actions of ICE have also raised concerns.”

The Free America rally was sponsored by the Women’s March 2026. The Women’s march adheres to a policy of non-violence in all of the activities it sponsors.