CWA of Iowa: Let’s Celebrate the Benefits of Title IX!

Laura played golf for her high school in 1978, unaware of how fortunate she was that Title IX was in effect. Title IX is the reason our daughters and sisters are playing collegiate-level athletics in Iowa and nationwide. Learn more about the history behind our “girl powered” teams in this op-ed by Laura Carlson, Legislative […]

Your Prayers are Critically Needed!

Iowa legislators received personal, hand-written “thank you” letters this week from the Satanic Temple of Iowa (ST). ST had a daily presence in the capitol this session, participating in sub-committee meetings and testifying for or against proposed legislation. It has been a difficult legislative session with many legislators receiving threatening calls during the gender identity […]

Urgent: Stand for the Protection of the Women and Girls of Iowa Today!

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” -Genesis 1:27 Please take a few minutes today to stand with us in defense of the equality of men and women, in opposition to the current culture that says we are the same, […]

Encourage-A-Legislator Prayer Project – Iowa

Encourage-A-Legislator Program “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – I Timothy 2:1-2 The Call to Prayer I Timothy 2:1-2 instructs us to pray for […]

Spotlight on CWA – October 2024

As we are now in the home stretch of this election year, our Concerned Women for America (CWA) leaders around the country are laser-focused on get-out-the-vote efforts. This week our Field Development Coordinator, Michelle Minor, surveyed our highly active field members. This survey showed that during this election season, our diligent members organized almost 800 […]

CWA of Iowa Fights to Keep Women’s Sports for Women Only at Iowa Universities

CWA of Iowa State Director Tamara Scott sent these letter to University of Iowa President Barbara J. Wilson, and Director of Athletics Beth Goetz demanding answers as to why the university is seemingly supporting the flaunting of federal and state law by allowing teams with male players in women’s teams to compete in local tournaments […]

CWA Stand for Life in Iowa Supreme Court

Concerned Women for America (CWA) submitted an amicus (friend-of-the-court) brief in support of the state of Iowa’s efforts to establish a culture of life and curtail abortion radicalism in the Hawkeye State. The brief challenges Planned Parenthood and other abortion doctors’ ability to bring legal challenges to the state’s pro-life laws. Here is our summary of […]

CWA Prayer/Action Opportunities

Are you ready to take your knowledge and put it into action? If so, a CWA Prayer/Action Chapter is the perfect place to do so. “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” James 2:14 First: Find out what a Prayer/Action Chapter is as well as […]

A Bitter Pill for Women’s Health

Sadly, the Iowa Senate passed the #PillBill, SF 513, Wednesday, March 27.  Most disappointing! Iowa women need your help. You can read Kathryn Kueter’s op-ed on the Senate vote here. Please see our action item at the bottom of the e-mail. The bill allows hormonal contraceptives (HC) to be dispensed over the counter at pharmacies with […]

Urgent Request – Iowa Women Need Your Help TODAY!

We’ve just learned the Iowa Senate will debate the #PillBill, SF 513, on the Floor TODAY – Wednesday, March 27.   Most disappointing!  Iowa women need your help.   Please see our action item at the bottom of the page. The bill allows hormonal contraceptives (HC) to be dispensed over the counter at pharmacies with NO physician, No […]

Get Out the Vote with CWA of Iowa!

Dear friend, As you know, we are at a breaking point in history where the rule of law and civil discourse are being threatened by some politicians and radical activists who insist on getting their way, no matter what. Some are actually inciting that violence to be directed at those with whom they disagree. Will […]

Conservative Women Are Angry About Kavanaugh—And They Think Other Voters Are, Too

State Director Tamara Scott quoted in The Atlantic. By and large, these women were not swayed by Ford’s testimony. Tamara Scott, the Republican national committeewoman for Iowa and the state director of Concerned Women for America, says she was even more skeptical of Ford’s claims after Thursday’s hearing. “I found her testimony to be inconsistent, […]

Legal Case Against Kavanaugh Incredibly Weak

Rachel Mitchell, Division Chief of the Special Victims Division for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona, sent a devastating memo to Republican senators delineating her independent assessment of Dr. Christine Ford’s allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. She concludes: In the legal context, here is my bottom line: A “he said, she said” case […]

The Dangers of Decriminalizing Minor Prostitution

In recent years, the issue of human trafficking has become illuminated in the public eye. As a result, various groups are directing their efforts towards minors and attempting to decriminalize minor prostitution which is deeply concerning. Though we understand the desire not to punish any victim, without an arrest the unintended consequences are harmful to […]