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Iowans Seek Abortion Care Out of State | Des Moines News
More Iowans than ever are fleeing state lines for abortions, with 2,400 crossing borders in 2025 — a sharp spike from prior years — as stricter laws and clinic closures, including five shuttered Planned Parenthood sites, force residents to seek care elsewhere. Telehealth pills, despite state bans, are still being mailed in from out-of-state providers, while in-state physician abortions plummeted 26% last year. The trend shows no sign of slowing as legal battles and policy shifts continue to reshape reproductive access in Iowa. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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