Planned Parenthood Closes Iowa City Clinic, Leaving Only One Physical Location in State

Planned Parenthood is closing its Iowa City clinic on July 31, leaving the organization with just one brick-and-mortar location in the state. The consolidation comes as a direct result of federal funding cuts under the Trump administration and pro-life laws enacted by Iowa Republicans, marking a significant shift in the state's landscape for abortion providers.

The remaining physical clinic will be the Susan Knapp Health Center in Des Moines. Planned Parenthood North Central States announced the closure on Monday, framing the move as a necessary step to protect its core infrastructure amid mounting financial and political pressure.

How are federal and state policies impacting Planned Parenthood?

The organization has faced a series of financial setbacks driven by conservative policy wins. The Trump administration recently terminated grants from the Teen Pregnancy Prevention program and has threatened to cut Title X funding. Additionally, the