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Iowa Pro-Life Leaders Announce She’s A Baby Initiative

The Iowa Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders announced the launch of the “She’s a Baby” campaign across the state as the Life at Conception Bill is being debated.

Jason Jones, Meagan Weber Speak at Pro-Life Event (Videos)

Watch Jason Jones of Movie to Movement and Meagan Weber of And Then There Were None share their pro-life testimony at the Iowa Prayer for Life program.

A Wave of Pro-Life Bills Filed in the Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate with its new GOP majority have six pro-life bills filed including bills defunding abortion providers and banning abortions at 20-weeks.

Iowa’s Pro-Life Leaders Start Legislative Session in Unity

For the first time in over 40 years Iowa’s pro-life organizations have united to champion a pro-life agenda before the most pro-life legislature in years.

Fairfield Battles Transgender Policy in School

In Fairfield, IA there has been much contention over President Obama’s unconstitutional power grab over school bathrooms and locker rooms.
Bob Vander Plaats at the 2016 Family Leadership Summit on 7/9/16 in Des Moines, IA. Photo credit: Kelvey Vander Hart

Videos from the 2016 Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines

Did you miss the 2016 Family Leadership Summit? Watch messages from Del Tackett, Anne Graham Lotz, Bob Vander Plaats, Bryan English & Pastor Steven Khoury.
Anne Graham Lotz speaking at the 2016 Family Leadership Summit on 7/9/16 in Des Moines, IA. Photo credit: Kelvey Vander Hart

The FAMiLY Leader Moves Away From Politics at 6th Summit

The FAMiLY Leader’s 2016 Family Leadership Summit did not have a single politician speak and instead focused on prayer and developing a Christian worldview.
Bob Vander Plaats at The Thanksgiving Presidential Forum in Des Moines.

Jeff Kaufmann vs. Bob Vander Plaats

Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann and Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, are having a public argument in the media over Donald Trump.
Chuck Hurley (L), vice president of The FAMiLY Leader, with Skyler Wheeler

The FAMiLY Leader Endorses Skyler Wheeler in Iowa House District 4

The FAMiLY Leader, an influential social conservative organization in Iowa, announced its endorsement of Skyler Wheeler in Iowa House District 4.

Iowa Legislature Votes to Protect Women Who Conceive During Rape

The Iowa House and Iowa Senate passed HF 2386 which allows the court to terminate the parental rights of a person who perpetuated sexual abuse.

Iowa Board of Regents Oppose Ban on Trafficking Aborted Infant Remains

The Iowa Board of Regents last week came out in opposition of a bill before the Iowa House that would ban the trafficking of aborted infant remains.

Life at Conception Bill Filed in the Iowa House

HF 2142, a bill that would protect the unborn at the moment of conception introduced into the Iowa House, must be passed out of committee this week.

How to Pray for the Iowa Caucuses

The FAMiLY Leader released a prayer guide for Christians in Iowa (and beyond) can use to pray for the Iowa Caucuses on February 1.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad addresses the Iowa Teachers & Administrators Leadership Symposium held on 8/4/14. Photo credit: Iowa Department of Education (Public Domain)

Terry Branstad Under Pressure to Defund Planned Parenthood

The FAMiLY Leader Foundation launched a campaign calling on Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to honor a campaign pledge to defund Planned Parenthood.

Winners & Losers of the 2015 FAMiLY Leadership Summit

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) shined during their individual appearances at The FAMiLY Leadership Summit in Ames, IA.

Trump Implodes

Brian Myers: Donald Trump hit U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) below the belt in Ames on Saturday. His campaign will collapse, sooner now rather than later.