Iowa's Pro-Life Leaders

Advocating for the protection of life in Iowa from fertilization to natural death since 1972

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Stay on the pro-life pulse with Pulse Life Advocates

Founded in 1972, Pulse Life Advocates is the longest-standing, original non-profit, pro-life organization in Iowa. We're dedicated to informing, educating, and inspiring a new generation to value the sanctity of all human life from fertilization to natural death. Our executive director, Maggie DeWitte, is the spokesperson for the Iowa Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders.

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Battling the Culture of Death ... One Heart and Mind at a Time.

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Changing the Culture - One Heart at a Time

Our mandate is to defend the right to life from fertilization until natural death.

The battle against the throw away culture of death is being won and hearts and minds are changing. The pro-life movement continues to grow as more young people are flocking to the movement. But there is more work yet to be done to protect the sanctity of all human life.

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ACTION ALERT: Contact your legislator!

February 12, 2026

Dear Pro-Life Iowan: We need your immediate action on a huge opportunity for the pro-life community. The HF 2332 Life at Conception bill has a subcommittee meeting on Tuesday February…

5 ways Planned Parenthood mislead women

February 10, 2026

Did you hear Briana Neuvirth’s testimony at the Iowa Prayer Rally for Life at the Capitol last Thursday? It was riveting in its presentation of the life-altering deceit she experienced at the hands of Planned Parenthood.

Greatest Love Songs Ever: Honorable mentions

February 6, 2026

By Tom Quiner, Board President, Pulse Life Advocates I will announce the number one love song ever next Saturday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day, at Chuck’s Restaurant in their backroom. Des…

Abortion is front page news in the Des Moines Register

February 4, 2026

The Des Moines Register’s lead headline on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, was: “Abortion big topic in 2026 elections.” The sub-headline read: “Candidates and campaigns figuring out how to talk about…

National March For Life

Every year we take students and adults by bus on a pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington D.C. This is truly a life changing event!

Iowa March for Life

Iowans have the courage to stand up publicly for our beliefs. That is why the Iowa March is such a success and continues to grow.

Pro-Life Leaders

We are a proud founding member of the Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders in Iowa

Crisis Pregnancy Help

Are you experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? You are not alone. There are loving and supportive organizations throughout the state just waiting to help you with whatever you need. Reach out and get the support you need today..

Iowa's leading pro-life organization since 1972

The Pro-life Blogger

This book follows the progression of the pro-life movement in Iowa and across the country and features pro-life successes and setbacks over the dramatic sweep of the last seven years.

It offers human stories, faith insights, political maneuverings, and cultural clashes impacting life issues.

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Women have been lied to. Get the true information on contraception and family planning. Download our free booklet with scientific research of these important issues.

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