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Bill advanced by Iowa lawmakers would require in-person doctor visits for medication abortion
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1369+ words) Another bill, introduced last week, would make getting an abortion a crime Feb. 9, 2026 7:20 pm DES MOINES" Iowans seeking to access abortion pills in the state would be required to have an in-person visit with a health care provider under a…...
Bill lets doctors, hospitals, insurers opt out of care for moral reasons
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (903+ words) Measure would shield refusals based on ethical or moral " not just religious " objections Jan. 22, 2026 6:47 pm DES MOINES " Iowa health care providers, facilities and insurance companies could refuse medical care based on moral and ethical " not just religious " objections under a…...
Will restrictions on medication abortion in Iowa emerge during the 2026 legislative session?
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (1257+ words) Anti-abortion advocacy groups are urging lawmakers to restrict access to abortion medication following an uptick in its use in recent years Jan. 10, 2026 5:30 am DES MOINES" After altering Iowa's reproductive health care landscape in recent years through enacting a law restricting…...
Opinion: Steen won't let Krampus take kids to Hell
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (569+ words) Oct. 8, 2025 7:45 am This Republican primary for governor is going to be a real hoot. On Saturday we heard from GOP hopeful Adam Steen, who brought his "99 Strong" campaign tour to Marion. "I'm the faith guy. I'm the Jesus guy. I'm…...
Anti-abortion activists push for limit on abortion pills during Iowa March for Life
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (595+ words) Jun. 21, 2025 6:15 pm DES MOINES -- Maggie DeWitte told a crowd gathered Saturday in the Iowa Capitol Building Rotunda that they had a lot of reasons to celebrate. DeWitte, the executive director of'anti-abortion advocacy group Pulse Life Advocates, highlighted victories such as…...