Feds Send $2 Million to Planned Parenthood in Iowa for Sex Education

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland will receive a three-year sex education grant totaling $2,053,383 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Planned Parenthood Seeks to Block 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period in Iowa

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland filed a lawsuit in state court to block the 24-hour abortion waiting period recently passed by the Iowa Legislature.

Iowa Judge Orders Sex Ed Funding for Abortion Providers to Continue

Polk County District Court Judge Joseph Seidlin temporary blocked a new law that restricts abortion providers from receiving state sex education grant money.

Lyon County Republicans Tout Reynolds’ Pro-Life Record

The Lyon County Republican Party released a radio ad last week entitled “Heartbeat” touting Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ pro-life record.

A Long Overdue Demolition Has Begun!

Planned Parenthood moved from the old clinic across town to a location that is far more difficult for sidewalk advocates to reach abortion-seeking women.

Fred Hubbell’s Admiration for Planned Parenthood

Jenifer Bowen: Fred Hubbell isn’t telling you the whole truth. He’s not sharing with you what really happens in Planned Parenthood.

Pro-Life Group Highlights Fred Hubbell’s Support for Abortion

Iowa pro-life group, Right Life Action, launched a campaign pointing out Democratic gubernatorial nominee Fred Hubbell’s extreme support for abortion.

Is The Pro-Life Movement “Dying” In Iowa?

Is the pro-life movement in Iowa “dying” as an anonymous blogger in Iowa suggested? Jenifer Bowen of Life Right Action answers with a resounding “no.”

One Aspect of Fred Hubbell’s Record Republicans Have Been Silent About

Shane Vander Hart: The Republican Party of Iowa has called Fred Hubbell an elitist, they have questioned his position on tax cuts, but have been silent about the fact he was the chairman of Iowa’s largest abortion provider.

Nationwide Protest at Planned Parenthood Clinics Includes Iowa Locations

On April 28, pro-life rallies will be held at more than 130 Planned Parenthood locations throughout the United States, marking the third annual National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood including two Iowa clinics in Des Moines and Iowa City.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Advances in Iowa Senate

Iowa’s version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) survived the first funnel week of the 2018 legislative session. SSB 3171, sponsored by State Senator Julian Garrett (R-Indianola) was passed out of the Iowa Senate Local Government Committee by a 7 to 4 vote.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Filed in the Iowa Senate

A bill entitled the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, was filed in the Iowa Senate on Thursday.  The bill is modeled after the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 that was passed with bipartisan support in Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton.

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Closes Their Quad Cities Clinic

After Planned Parenthood of the Heartland’s official closing of their Bettendorf clinic, the abortion giant is down to just nine clinics in the state of Iowa.

Iowa Has Not Defunded Planned Parenthood

Tim Overlin: Iowa has not “defunded Planned Parenthood.” Nor have we defunded the abortion industry as a whole, which was the stated goal last session.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 5-20-17 (Matt Whitaker & Jessica Dunker)

Former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker and Jessica Dunker of the Iowa Resturant Association join Shane Vander Hart and Jenifer Bowen on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland to Close Four Clincs

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland announced today that due to the loss of most of their state funding they would be closing four clinics in Iowa.