Court blocks executive order on birthright citizenship The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on June 30 blocking President Trump’s executive order which attempted to limit birthright citizenship. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) had submitted an amicus brief in support of birthright citizenship. The Court also upheld two states’ laws which prohibited males from competing in women’s sports. Take action to protect women and babies from abortion pills The USCCB is...

Hundreds participate in Iowa March for Life Thanks to the many of you who participated in the Iowa March for Life on June 20. Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines concluded his opening remarks and prayer with a recitation of “America the Beautiful” and a blessing for everyone in attendance. You can check out some more photos on our Facebook page. Thanks also to the Knights of Columbus for co-sponsoring the event. New director appointed for Iowa HHS Gov. Kim Reynolds has accepted the...

More than 400,000 Iowans voted in the primary election earlier this week, making up about 19% of registered voters. In a close race, Zach Lahn won the Republican nomination for governor over Rep. Randy Feenstra. Lahn had 80,338 votes to Feenstra’s 79,113. State Auditor Rob Sand is the Democratic nominee. State Representative Josh Turek was nominated by the Democrats for the open U.S. Senate seat. He will oppose Republican Ashley Hinson, currently serving as a member of Congress for Iowa’s...