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Stay on the pro-life pulse with Pulse Life Advocates - Iowa's leading state-wide pro-life organization.

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. Pulse is at the state capital during session, in classrooms, and at events across Iowa throughout the year. You can see us at the Iowa State Fair, at the March for Life in DC and at the Iowa March. Our executive director, Maggie DeWitte, is the spokesperson for the Iowa Coalition of Pro-life Leaders. Questions? Call us at 515-255-4113.

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This book shows 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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We advocate at the state capital,
in classrooms, and at events across
Iowa on the following issues..

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Bringing Life Issues
to Life

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.

Iowa's Original Pro-life Organization!
Founded in 1972

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!

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

Free Resource Book

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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Pro-life Organization Serving the State of Iowa and Beyond.

Iowa Pro-Life Group

Des Moines Pro-Life Organization
Iowa City Pro-Life Organization
Cedar Rapids Pro-Life Organization
Dubuque Pro-Life Organization
Davenport Pro-Life Organization
Sioux City Pro-Life Organization

Mason City Pro-Life Organization
Waterloo Pro-Life Organization
Decorah Pro-Life Organization
Creston Pro-Life Organization
Council Bluffs Pro-Life Organization

Marshalltown Pro-Life Organization
Ames Pro-Life Organization
Bettendorf Pro-Life Organization
Ottumwa Pro-Life Organization
Storm Lake Pro-Life Organization.