One-third of Iowa counties are considered “maternity care deserts” without a hospital or birth center offering obstetric care and without any obstetric providers, according to a 2022 report by the March of Dimes, a nonprofit focused on maternal and infant health.
The Bread of Life soup kitchen would like to thank all of the amazing people who made this year’s Empty Bowls benefit one of our biggest ever. On March 18
We have to fight for what s right and we have to do tough things
Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta organized a June 6 protest in Iowa City with her husband, Dillon Gusta, while eight months pregnant with their son, Calvin Gusta, now 6 months old. Photographed Dec. 21 at their home in Parnell. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
People listen as Chelsey Montgomery-Gusta of Parnell speaks June 6 during a demonstration and march around Iowa City. People gathered to share stories and educate others about racism before marching around downtown Iowa City and observing a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)