Iowa March for Life 2026: Iowa's Pro-Life Fight After Dobbs — Maggie DeWitte

Pulse Life Advocates is the longest-standing statewide pro-life organization in Iowa, founded in 1972. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, Pulse is an ecumenical organization whose mission is to educate Iowans on the sanctity of human life from fertilization to natural death — now 54 years into that mission. The Post-Dobbs Landscape: Four years after the Dobbs decision returned abortion regulation to individual states, Iowa has enacted some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country via its heartbeat law — while neighboring states like Minnesota, Illinois, California, and New York have become virtual abortion sanctuary states with near-unlimited access. Maggie addresses this harsh reality and what it means for the ongoing pro-life mission across state lines and at the federal level. 4th Annual Iowa March for Life — June 20, 2026 | Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines Noon — Educational booths: pregnancy resource centers, advocacy and education groups, and pro-life organizations from across Iowa; worship music by Pete Haake of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ankeny 1:00 PM — Rally featuring legislators, dignitaries, and personal testimonies 2:00 PM — March around the Iowa State Capitol and Iowa Supreme Court building Post-march refreshments and a national Students for Life of America display on the Capitol lawn Can't attend? Stay connected with Pulse Life Advocates through their website, e-newsletters, blog, and social media. Learn more and get involved: PulseforLife.org Tune in to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 AM Central on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network at IowaCatholicRadio.com or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #IowaMarchForLife #PulseLifeAdvocates #ProLifeIowa #DobbsDecision #HeartbeatLaw #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #ProLifeCatholic #SancityOfLife #IowaProLife #MarchForLife2026 #StudentsForLife #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.