Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

Number of Iowa patients traveling to Nebraska for abortions nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025

July 10, 2026Updated: July 10, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

Mifepristone, a common abortion-inducing medication, sits on a counter in Planned Parenthood’s Omaha Health Center. (Erin Bamer, Nebraska Examiner)

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

State

Making the good life even better

Jordan Larson Returns to LOVB Nebraska for Third Season

Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

Alliance man arrested following attempted break-in and DUI with Child in Vehicle

Dan Osborn denies recruiting Platner amid controversy

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Philips, Sedgwick counties

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities