The first-ever clinic to offer abortions in the Quad City area opened for business at ten o-clock this morning, amidst a peaceful protest. Bettendorf Police Sergeant Steve Brower says the cold drizzle brought the only real problem during the protest — parking violations.Sergeant Brower says he saw how messy demonstrations can get by watching T-V coverage of the World Trade Talks in Seattle last week. Brower says he was very pleased today’s protest outside the new Planned Parenthood clinic was “anti-climactic” — that’s just how he likes them.Brower credits both the clinic’s officials and members of the anti-abortion groups for their cooperation.An anti-abortion group, The Life & Family Coalition, plans to build an educational center across the street from the new clinic.
SEARCH THIS SITE
RECENT NEWS
- Students get a look at Air National Guard jobs in Sioux City
- Speaker says House GOP to seek UI, ISU, UNI tuition caps
- Supreme Court rules in favor of UI in Children’s Hospital construction dispute
- Law lets police check for minors inside vape shops, tobacco retailers
- Singer with ‘Iowa roots’ has dual role in Michael Jackson musical (AUDIO)