by Paula Brown | Oct 30, 2026 | Events, Volunteerism
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the sidewalk outside Des Moines’ last abortion clinic close to the Drake campus — for the Fall 40 Days for Life Prayer campaign September 23rd-November 1st. Together, we prayed for unborn babies, for moms and dads facing...
by Paula Brown | Oct 24, 2026 | Education, Events
The eighth annual conference of Informed Choice Iowa was held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Ankeny at the FFA Enrichment Center. Iowa Right to Life was there with our resource table giving away the free 12-week baby models, magazines, bookmarks, brochures, etc....
by Jeff Pitts | Oct 23, 2026 | Events, Volunteerism
Praying outside an abortion clinic is a sobering experience. Knowing that the people walking through those doors could still be persuaded to choose LIFE for their babies is a powerful reminder: Never underestimate what God can do. Never stop praying.40 DAYS FOR LIFE...
by Jeff Pitts | Oct 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
DES MOINES, Iowa — Oct. 9, 2026 — Iowa Right to Life (IRTL) announced today that Jeff Pitts has been named Executive Director, bringing an experienced pro-life advocate, public policy professional and communicator to lead the organization into its next chapter. Pitts...
by Paula Brown | Oct 4, 2026 | Events, Volunteerism
On a warm sunny Sunday afternoon on October 4th we stood shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow pro-lifers in Des Moines and with communities across America, sharing messages of compassion and faith during Life Chain Sunday. While a few responded with negative screams from...
by Paula Brown | Sep 30, 2026 | Director's Corner, Education, Events, legislation
Iowa General Election Voting Day is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Iowa Right to Life sent its 2026 Candidate Questionnaire to candidate campaigns and invited each candidate to state his or her position on three pro-life policy questions. This guide includes candidates who...
by Paula Brown | Sep 27, 2026 | Events, Volunteerism
Parade season runs from late May to late September. We love participating in central Iowa parades with our joyful walkers, sharing the Pro-Life message with our happy truth telling signs, smiles, waves, sometimes candy, and happily receiving the cheers and thank...
by Paula Brown | Sep 20, 2026 | Director's Corner, Education
There are 87 judges statewide that will appear on the 2026 general election ballot for aretention vote. This document provides information about these judges. Iowa Code Section 46.20, Declaration of candidacy, states that a judge who is required to standfor retention...
by Paula Brown | Sep 19, 2026 | Education, Events
The Iowa Right to Life resource table was the place for numerous conversations and people gladly took our 12-week baby models, pro-life bookmarks, pamphlets and brochures and many signed the petition for a Life At Conception law.The huge crowd of 1,300 conservatives...
by Paula Brown | Sep 15, 2026 | Education, Events
Iowa Right to Life was invited to the Students For Life Club meeting on September 15th on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. We brought Katey Koppes and Kristi Judkins, who shared their post abortive testimonies and heartfelt experiences leaving Q&A...
