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Higher speed limit on rural highways is not "pro-life
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (136+ words) The 55 mph speed limit is default because Republican lawmakers have neutered the speed laws in past years. They got rid of speed cameras, and won"t allow law enforcement to use effective equipment to catch dangerous drivers. The old stagnant…...
Bill advanced by Iowa lawmakers would require in-person doctor visits for medication abortion
2+ mon, 3+ week 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
3+ mon, 2+ 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?
3+ mon, 4+ week 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
6+ mon, 4+ week 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
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (595+ words) Jun. 21, 2025 6: 15 pm DES MOINES -- Maggie De Witte told a crowd gathered Saturday in the Iowa Capitol Building Rotunda that they had a lot of reasons to celebrate. De Witte, the executive director of'anti-abortion advocacy group Pulse Life Advocates, highlighted victories…...