Will access to abortion be eliminated in Iowa?

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Waveland Hall
DES MOINES

in person and virtual options

Our presenter:
Mazie Stilwell, Director of Public Affairs - Iowa
Planned Parenthood North Central States
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa

Iowans recently felt the very real pain inflicted by federal and state courts that have moved significantly to the right. Late in June, protections provided by Roe for nearly 50 decades fell via the Dobbs case, sending decision-making regarding access to abortion care back to the states. Just prior to the release of the Dobbs case, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld Iowa’s 24 hour waiting period, which was passed in 2020 by Republican lawmakers.

What does this all mean for Iowans, access to abortion care, and the future of reproductive healthcare more generally in our state? Join us at Crossroads on Friday, August 19, as we host Mazie Stillwell, Director of Public Affairs with Planned Parenthood North Central States.

There are three ways you can join us for Crossroads:

• Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Three brown bag lunch options are available: turkey sandwich, roast beef sandwich, and vegetarian sandwich; brown bag lunches are $12 each and come with a bag of crisp apple slices, chips, condiments on the side, and a brownie. Please note: You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, August 17. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will NOT be available.‍
• Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we do need your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
• Watch via YouTube. This presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Please register here for the link to join virtually.

Iowans will be voting on the Reckless Gun Amendment on November 8, and we need your help to get the word out to Vote No!

Interfaith Alliance of Iowa is one of the lead organizations in the Iowans for Responsible Gun Laws Coalition. Learn more about the Reckless Gun Amendment and how you can help defeat the Reckless Gun Amendment at iowansforresponsiblegunlaws.com.

The Reckless Gun Amendment is NOT the 2nd Amendment. It will place commonsense gun laws in danger and could prohibit reasonable safety measures from remaining or becoming law. Iowans, including responsible gun owners and law enforcement, overwhelmingly support commonsense gun laws.

HELP DEFEAT THE RECKLESS GUN AMENDMENT BY...

• VOTE NO on the Reckless Gun Amendment on November 8!
• TALK with your friends and family and ask them to Vote No on the Reckless Gun Amendment on November 8!
  --Use the Coalition’s words and messaging. DO NOT use or amplify the messaging of our opponents.
  --Talk about the impact of the Reckless Gun Amendment and how it will harm Iowans by putting commonsense gun laws (current and future) in danger.
• SHARE all social media posts throughout the campaign and ask your friends to also share.
• DONATE to Iowans for Responsible Gun Laws PAC so we can educate Iowans online or by check. Details on the coalition’s website! 

YOU CAN FIND US AT...
WEBSITE: iowansforresponsiblegunlaws.com
FACEBOOK: @iowansforresponsiblegunlaws
TWITTER: @ResponsibleIowa

Vote NO on the Reckless Gun Amendment November 8!

Filmed in rural Iowa and Wisconsin, PURPLE follows the conversation of people with opposing viewpoints confronting their differences head-on and the experiences behind their views. PURPLE presents a rare political conversation that uplifts, provokes, and inspires while going toward the heat of passionate political differences. All are welcome to watch the film and join in the discussion.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
6:30-8:30 PM
Synod Center for Ministry, IOWA CITY
No RSVP needed

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
6:30 -8:30 PM
Faith Lutheran Church, CLIVE
No RSVP needed

The series is hosted by the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Hawkeye Downs South Expo Center
4400 6th St SW, CEDAR RAPIDS

This annual event is for Iowa’s children (grades preschool – 12) in foster care or adopted from foster care. Each child must be registered in order to receive a backpack and school supplies.

• CEDAR RAPIDS – Click HERE to register for the in-person event in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
• ANKENY – Click HERE to register for school supplies to be picked up in the Ankeny area. The date, time and location will be emailed to you at a later date from the Four Oaks office in Ankeny.
• WATERLOO – Click HERE to register for school supplies to be picked up in the Waterloo area. The date, time and location will be emailed to you at a later date from the Four Oaks office in Waterloo.

The Back to School Rally is sponsored by Families Helping Families of Iowa, Inc.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
10:00 AM
Downtown Lincoln Park, WATERLOO

OUR FREEDOMS ARE STILL UNDER ASSAULT

Join the Waterloo Human Rights Commission for its March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Re-Enactment.