Pray and advocate for the protection of all who work   “Our faith calls us to pray, work, and advocate for protections that allow all...

Contacting Congress   The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has several “action alerts” to help you easily contact your...

‘Heartbeat’ law goes into effect The new law prohibiting physicians from performing or inducing abortions after a heartbeat can be...

Hunger coalition launches petition in support of Summer EBT The Iowa Hunger Coalition (IHC) has launched an online petition to urge the...

Please take a minute to sign our petition in solidarity with the bishops of Iowa and Pope Francis, who see the migrant as not simply a...

The Iowa Supreme Court has found the “heartbeat” abortion prohibition law to be constitutional under a rational basis standard. The case...

State immigration law blocked A federal judge has blocked enforcement of Iowa’s "illegal reentry" law, saying that the federal government...

Catholics protect human life and dignity Each of us is a precious creation in the image and likeness of God; each one of us possesses...

Tuesday’s election resources Political parties choose their candidates on Iowa’s primary election day, Tuesday, June 4. You will need to...

Roundup on the 2024 legislative session Every organization that advocates at the Capitol has successes and disappointments. The Iowa...

The Catholic bishops of Iowa have released a statement addressing migration issues including the new “illegal reentry” law set to take...

The 2024 session of the 90th General Assembly adjourned for the year “sine die” (without a day) early Saturday morning. Here’s what...

There’s still time to send a message to your Senator in support of House File 2617, the “Baby Olivia” bill. HF 2617 requires middle and...

Gov. Reynolds signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act last week. The law creates a balancing test for a court to weigh a person’s...

Happy Easter Monday! The Iowa Catholic Conference has posted two action alerts for your consideration. We encourage you to send a message...

AEA bill bounces The Iowa Catholic Conference has been engaged at the state capitol regarding the governor’s Area Education Agencies...

The Iowa House was particularly busy with floor debate last week as the second legislative deadline approaches. The House passed HF 2608,...

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed the Iowa House last week by a vote of 61-33 and is on its way to the governor. The bill, SF...

The Iowa Catholic Conference encourages you to take action today on issues of concern at the State Legislature. Your personal messages to...

Current legislative alerts from the Iowa Catholic Conference The first legislative deadline or “funnel,” at the State Capitol has passed....