Abortion

Individuals rely on birth control to treat a host of medical conditions. But birth control has become a hot-button issue, embroiled in political debates. And that worries some patients and providers about future access to the medications.

Data shows the number of clinician-provided abortions fell in Iowa following a law that went into effect in late July banning the procedure when cardiac activity is detected, which can be as early as six weeks of pregnancy.

Reproductive rights were on the ballot in several states this election. Here's how it played out in the Midwest and how the results could impact Iowans seeking abortion care.

IPR held events at Drake and Iowa State University to discuss politics with Gen Z voters.

President of the United States is not the only consequential race to watch in the Nov. 5 election.

In the last presidential year election, Rep. Miller-Meeks won her Congressional seat by six votes. This year, the race is a toss-up, and neither candidate is taking any votes for granted.

A survey of registered voters in four states showed a disconnect between policy rhetoric from lawmakers and candidates and what their constituents believe about a range of issues. We asked experts for an explanation.

Abortion is a major topic in this year's election following an Iowa Supreme Court decision this summer that allowed a restrictive abortion law to go into effect. Democrats are leaning hard on reproductive rights to win them seats this election.

Iowa voters are asked each election cycle whether they would like to retain justices in Iowa's court systems, a process that has been in place for decades. However, the recent Iowa Supreme Court decision on a law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy has revived debate around Iowa's retention structure, and Supreme Court Justice David May is the first justice since that decision to face a retention vote.

This year, one Iowa Supreme Court Justice is up for retention — experts debate what should go into your vote.