IA: Women's
Planned Parenthood workers file complaint amid stalled negotiations
Planned Parenthood Workers in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota have filed an Unfair Labor Practices complaint with the National Labor Relations Board as …
IA Marks World Anti-Trafficking Day: Hotline Reports up 61%
Sunday is World Day Against Trafficking in Humans, and in Iowa state officials are calling on residents to do more to help. Reports of trafficking …
ACLU of Iowa Critical of Reynolds' Special Session on Abortion
Gov. Kim Reynolds has called the Iowa Legislature back to Des Moines for a special session tomorrow to focus solely on abortion policy. The Iowa …
IA Doctors Behind New RSV Vaccines
For most people, Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is a mild respiratory infection, but for at-risk infants and seniors, it can be much more …
ACLU Vows to Block Abortion Restrictions; Reynolds: 'Fight not Over'
Civil liberties advocates in Iowa are vowing to fend off any new legislation to restrict abortion in the state. The Iowa Supreme Court recently …
IA Looks to Shelter Victims, Survivors of Sexual Assault
Iowa groups have spent the past month focused on finding shelter and support for victims of sexual assault, to help them stay anonymous and safe…
Iowa Midwife Law a Step Closer
The Iowa House has passed a measure to establish a licensing board for midwives. Iowa is one of 15 states currently without such a program, often …
Iowa’s Governor Part of Historic Trend
2022 was a banner year for women elected as governor. Nearly one-third of America's governors will be women next year, which is a record. Iowa …
Health Coverage Extension Seen as Reducing Risks for New Moms in IA
As maternal death rates go up, states are considering whether to extend postpartum coverage through Medicaid. Supporters in Iowa hope lawmakers take …
Crisis Amplifies Concerns About Retirement Gap for Women
DES MOINES, Iowa - The pandemic has disrupted plans for a secure financial retirement for many Americans, and financial experts say women face a more …
Abortion Debate in Iowa Shows No Sign of Ending Soon
DES MOINES, Iowa - The issue of whether to restrict abortions has flared up again in Iowa. This week, a judge temporarily blocked enforcement of …
Lawsuit Filed Against IA Leaders Over Halt to Abortions During Crisis
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A lawsuit has been filed against Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds over the suspension of abortion procedures during the pandemic. Pro-…