The Monthly Memo brings parents, cargivers, educators, and youth-serving professionals real talk, research, and resources to help Iowa’s young people grow up healthy, safe, and informed.

Iowa teachers, you have options in the “Baby Olivia” bill - Iowa Starting Line

Let's talk about sex — or not. How Iowa's book ban law is impacting sex education. - The Des Moines Register

EyesOpenIowa warns change in state policy may result in increased teen pregnancy and STD rates - Say the Word: Sex (podcast)

Local group change in state policy may result in increased teen pregnancy and STD rates - WHO TV

In Iowa, a battle over who best can help teens avoid pregnancy - The Des Moines Register

Iowa Misses Opportunity to Curb Teenage Risky Behavior – The Cedar Rapids Gazette

Kristin Fairholm awarded Outstanding Teen Parent Award – Healthy Teen Network

Iowa’s Most Popular Baby Names – Teen birth rates decline – The Cedar Rapids Gazette

Rural Teen Birth Rates Higher than in Metro Areas – The Cedar Rapids Gazette

Teen Birth Rates Plummet – The Des Moines Register

Teaching the Birds and the Bees – The Cedar Rapids Gazette

Mixed Results for Iowa’s Children in Iowa Kids Count Report – The Cedar Rapids Gazette

CDC: Majority of sexually active teens not using most effective birth control – The Cedar Rapids Gazette

Sexual Education in Iowa – Iowa Public Radio

Closing the Gap: Gender Equality Addressed – WHO TV.com

Iowa has experience with Sex Ed Updates – Live Well Nebraska

Former First Lady of Iowa addresses Lee County Pregnancy Prevention Coalition  – The Daily Gate