Informed Choice Iowa

🚨 Registration is officially OPEN! 🚨 We are so excited to welcome you to Informed Choice Iowa's 8th Annual Informed Conference on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny! Whether you've attended every year or this will be your first conference, we can't wait to spend the day learning, connecting, and having meaningful conversations about medical freedom and informed health decisions. ✨ Breakout sessions are back by popular demand! ✨ Incredible speakers already confirmed. ✨ More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks! So far, we're excited to welcome: • Carrie Bigford – Having meaningful conversations about medical freedom • Dr. Joe O'Tool – Functional Neurology • Hollie Finders – Integrative oncology & evidence-informed terrain-based care • Lindsey Maher – Legislative updates & Vaccines 101 This conference is designed to educate, equip, and encourage you no matter where you are on your journey. 🎟️ Register today and reserve your seat before prices increase or we sell out! We'll be sharing speaker announcements, conference updates, and a few surprises over the next several weeks. We can't wait to see you in October! #InformedConference #MedicalFreedom #HealthFreedom #InformedChoiceIowa #InformedConsent #EmpoweredParents #MedicalChoice #IowaEvents #HealthEducation #CommunityMatters**

Congratulations to all of the candidates who won their elections yesterday! We look forward to working with our elected officials as we continue advocating for medical freedom, informed consent, and parental rights here in Iowa. Election Day may be behind us, but our work is far from over! Our team at Informed Choice Iowa is already busy strategizing and preparing for the 2027 legislative session. No matter who holds office, our commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of Iowans remains the same. 📅 Mark your calendars! Our 2027 Lobby Day is January 13 at the Iowa Capitol. We would love to have you join us and make your voice heard! Want to stay informed about upcoming legislation, opportunities to get involved, and important updates throughout the session? 📩 Sign up for our newsletter at informedchoiceiowa.com Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission. Your involvement and willingness to speak up are what keep this movement going! Our mission hasn’t changed, and neither has our dedication to it! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 IT’S ELECTION DAY, IOWA! 🗳️ Today is November 3, and polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM! Whether you’ve already voted or are heading to the polls today, thank you for taking part in the election process. Statewide, legislative and county elections all deserve our attention. The people elected to these offices make decisions about policies and laws that affect Iowa families and communities. If you’re still researching candidates, our resources are available: 📋 ICI Legislative Scorecards: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026s… 🏛️ ICI Governor Comparison: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026g… 🗳️ Stand for Health Freedom Voter Guide & Endorsements: standforhealthfreedom.com/vo… 📍 Find your polling place: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/… Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to get informed and make their voice heard. #ElectionDay #IowaVotes #InformedChoiceIowa

🇺🇸 Tomorrow is Election Day! One final reminder to take a look at the resources available before heading to the polls! At Informed Choice Iowa, we’ve spent years advocating for medical freedom, health freedom, informed consent and parental rights. We want Iowans to have the information they need to understand where candidates stand on these issues. 📋 ICI Legislative Scorecards: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026s… 🏛️ 2026 Governor Comparison: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026g… 🗳️ Stand for Health Freedom Voter Guide & Endorsements: standforhealthfreedom.com/vo… 🚨 IMPORTANT VOTING REMINDERS! ✅ TODAY, November 2, is your LAST DAY to vote early in person at your county auditor’s office! ✅ Have an absentee ballot sitting at home? It must be received by your county auditor’s office by 8 PM tomorrow, November 3! If you haven’t mailed it yet, consider dropping it off directly at your county auditor’s office. ✅ Election Day polls are open tomorrow from 7 AM to 8 PM! 📍 Find your county auditor: sos.iowa.gov/auditors Whether you’ve already voted or are planning to vote tomorrow, thank you for taking the time to be informed and participate in our elections! #InformedChoiceIowa #IowaVotes #Election2026

🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! Do you know where to vote? We’re just 2 days away, so now is a good time to double-check your polling location and make a plan. 📍 Find your Iowa polling place: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/… ⏰ Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM on Election Day. And while you’re preparing, take a few minutes to review the candidates and issues on your ballot. ICI Legislative Scorecards: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026s… 2026 Governor Comparison: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026g… Stand for Health Freedom Voter Guide: standforhealthfreedom.com/vo… A little preparation now can make Election Day that much easier! #IowaVotes #ElectionDay2026 #InformedChoiceIowa

🇺🇸 3 days until Election Day! Do you know where the candidates on your ballot stand when it comes to medical freedom, informed consent and parental rights? Campaign ads and political headlines only tell part of the story. Looking at candidates’ voting records, public statements and positions can help you get a better understanding of the people running for office. We’ve made it easier to do that research! ✅ Review our Iowa Legislative Scorecards ✅ Explore our 2026 Governor Comparison ✅ Check out Stand for Health Freedom’s Voter Guide and endorsements ICI does not endorse candidates. Our goal is to provide information so Iowans can make their own informed decisions. Find all three resources here: 📋 informedchoiceiowa.com/2026s… 🏛️ informedchoiceiowa.com/2026g… 🗳️ standforhealthfreedom.com/vo… #InformedVoters #Election2026 #InformedChoiceIowa

🇺🇸 Election Day is just 4 days away! We spend so much time hearing about politics at the national level, but some of the decisions that impact our everyday lives happen right here in Iowa! From parental rights and informed consent to healthcare policies and individual freedoms, our state legislators and elected officials play an important role in shaping Iowa’s future. At Informed Choice Iowa, we believe informed voters are essential to a healthy, engaged community. We’ve put together resources to help you learn more about candidates and their records before November 3. 📋 ICI Legislative Scorecards: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026s… 🏛️ 2026 Governor Comparison: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026g… 🗳️ Stand for Health Freedom Voter Guide & Endorsements: standforhealthfreedom.com/vo… Take a few minutes to explore these resources and learn where candidates stand on the issues important to you! #Election2026 #InformedChoiceIowa #IowaVotes

🇺🇸 Don’t underestimate the importance of state and local elections! We get it. It’s easy to feel frustrated with what’s happening at the federal level. But don’t let that frustration cause you to overlook the elections happening right here in Iowa. Your statewide elected officials, Iowa House and Senate members, and county officials make decisions that directly impact our everyday lives. From parental rights and medical freedom to education, public health policies, and how our tax dollars are spent, so many important decisions happen at the state and local level. We’ve seen firsthand here in Iowa how state legislation can make a real difference! We’re excited to see The MAHA Report featuring Stand for Health Freedom’s Voter Guide and highlighting the various freedom issues they use to evaluate candidates and their positions. 📣 Knowledge is power, and we want to make it easier for you to research the candidates and their records before heading to the polls! 🗳️ Stand for Health Freedom’s Voter Guide: standforhealthfreedom.com/vo… 📊 Informed Choice Iowa’s Legislative Scorecards: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026s… 📰 Read The MAHA Report article: open.substack.com/pub/theoff… Whether you’re excited about national politics or frustrated by it, your state and local elections still matter! Take a few minutes to learn about the people running to represent you, where they stand on issues important to your family, and what their voting records show. 🇺🇸 Election Day is November 3! Make your voice heard! #InformedChoiceIowa #StandForHealthFreedom #MedicalFreedom #IowaElections #VoteInformed

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉 The 2026 Informed Conference is HERE! If you woke up this morning wishing you had made plans to come, you still can. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! Come join us for a full day of speakers, breakout sessions, vendors, learning, conversation, and connection. Saturday, October 24 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa Can’t attend in person? Webstream access is also available. Grab a friend and come spend the day with us! informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c…

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎉 After months of planning, we are officially ONE day away from the 2026 Informed Conference! We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Ankeny for a day packed with speakers, breakout sessions, vendors, meaningful conversations, and connection. Can’t make it in person? You can still join us by webstream! Saturday, October 24 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa There’s still time to register: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c… See you tomorrow!

2 DAYS TO GO! 🎉 We are just TWO days away from the 2026 Informed Conference! A full day of speakers, breakout sessions, vendors, conversations, and connection is almost here. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, there’s still time to make plans. Come spend the day learning, asking questions, meeting new people, and connecting with others who value informed choice. Saturday, October 24 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa Register here: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c… Who’s getting excited? 🙌

Can’t attend in person? Watch online! We’re offering a livestream of the main conference room presentations for those who can’t join us in Ankeny. Recordings of those presentations will also be available to watch later. Please note: livestream and recordings include main-room presentations only and do not include breakout sessions. Register here: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c…

🗳️ IOWA GOVERNOR CANDIDATE COMPARISON IS LIVE! Where do Zach Lahn (R) and Rob Sand (D) stand on issues that matter to Iowa families? Informed Choice Iowa has put together a side-by-side comparison of the candidates, covering: ✅ Medical freedom and informed consent ✅ Parental rights and vaccine mandates ✅ COVID-era policies and restrictions ✅ COVID vaccines and mRNA technology ✅ Government access to medical records ✅ Involvement with medical freedom organizations Unlike our legislative scorecards, neither candidate has an Iowa legislative voting record to evaluate. We've gathered public statements, interviews, news coverage, and other sources so you can explore their positions for yourself. ICI does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to educate and empower Iowans with information to make informed decisions. 🚨 Election Day is November 3! Take some time to research the candidates before heading to the polls. 🔎 VIEW THE FULL COMPARISON: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026g… #InformedChoiceIowa #IowaElection2026 #MedicalFreedom #InformedConsent #IowaGovernor

3 DAYS TO GO! 🎉 We’re getting so close! One of our favorite parts of the Informed Conference is the incredible group of vendors joining us. Be sure to give yourself time to walk through the vendor area, meet local businesses, discover new products and resources, and support the people doing great work right here in our communities. And don’t forget to grab a Vendor Bingo card! Visit the participating vendors, complete your card, and turn it in for a chance to win one of our door prizes. Saturday, October 24 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa Only 3 days left. We can’t wait to see you! informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c…

4 DAYS TO GO! 🎉 Can’t make it to Ankeny in person? You can still join us! We’re excited to offer a webstream option for the 2026 Informed Conference, so you can tune in from home and hear from our speakers even if you can’t attend in person. Whether you’re joining us in Ankeny or watching online, there’s still time to register. Saturday, October 24 In person at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny Webstream available for those joining from afar Register for in-person or webstream access: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c… Only four days left! Who’s joining us? 👇

5 DAYS TO GO! 🎉 We are officially in conference week! In just a few days, we’ll be gathering in Ankeny for the 2026 Informed Conference for a full day of speakers, breakout sessions, conversations, and connection. If you’ve been meaning to grab your ticket, this is your reminder. We would love to have you join us! Saturday, October 24 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa Come get informed, ask questions, meet like-minded people, and spend the day with us. Register here: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c…

🦷 Just 6 DAYS until the 8th Annual Informed Conference! Did you know that oral health goes beyond just your teeth and gums? The development of our jaws and airways can have a lasting impact on our overall health! We're excited to welcome Dr. Mindy Richtsmeier, DDS, owner of Apex Dental, as one of our breakout session speakers! Since graduating from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2007, Dr. Mindy has dedicated countless hours to continuing education, exploring the connections between oral health and chronic systemic disease, with a special focus on jaw development, airway health and TMJ function. During her breakout session, Dr. Mindy will explore: 🦷 Natural approaches to achieving and maintaining healthy teeth and gums. 🌿 The connection between oral health and overall wellness. 👧 How proper jaw development can support healthy airways in growing children. 💤 Ways to support TMJ and airway health in adults. She'll also be setting aside time for questions, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about these topics and how they may apply to their own families. Only 6 days left! If you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, now is the time! 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 📍 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa 🎟️ Check out our full speaker lineup and register at: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c… #InformedConference #InformedChoiceIowa #OralHealth #AirwayHealth #HolisticDentistry #InformedConsent #AnkenyIowa

🌸 Just 7 DAYS until the 8th Annual Informed Conference! When it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, every mother deserves to feel informed, supported and empowered to make decisions that are right for her and her baby. We're excited to welcome Bailey Ginkens and Shay Clayberg of Sweet Pea Doula Services as breakout session speakers at this year's conference! Bailey, founder of Sweet Pea Doula Services, and Shay, Executive Director, are both experienced birth and postpartum doulas who are passionate about helping families navigate pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum journey with confidence. Sweet Pea Doula Services supports families across the Midwest, providing education, advocacy and emotional and physical support through all types of birth experiences, including natural, medicated and cesarean births. Their approach centers on something we value deeply at ICI: informed decisions, individualized care and respecting the choices of families. Whether you're expecting, planning to grow your family, supporting a loved one through pregnancy or simply interested in learning more about birth options, you'll want to connect with these ladies! 🌸 Learn more about Sweet Pea Doula Services: yoursweetpeadoula.com/ ⏰ Only ONE WEEK until the conference! 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 📍 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa 🎟️ Don't miss your chance to join us! Check out our full speaker lineup and register at: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c… #InformedConference #InformedChoiceIowa #SweetPeaDoulaServices #InformedBirth #BirthChoices #InformedConsent #MedicalFreedom #MaternalHealth #IowaEvents

Just 8 DAYS until the 8th Annual Informed Conference! We're surrounded by technology every day. From cell phones and Wi-Fi routers to smart devices and wireless technology, electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have become part of our everyday lives. But how much do you really know about EMFs, and what steps can you take to be more mindful of your exposure? We're excited to welcome Jeff Hoyt, founder of Zeolite Labs, as one of our breakout session speakers! During his session on EMF Protection, Jeff will explore electromagnetic fields, everyday sources of exposure and approaches to reducing unnecessary exposure in our homes and daily lives. Whether you're a parent thinking about the technology your children use or simply someone interested in learning more about your environment, this breakout session offers an opportunity to explore the topic further. Only 8 DAYS until the conference! We're looking forward to bringing everyone together for a day of learning, conversations and connections! 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 📍 FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny, Iowa 🎟️ Check out our full speaker lineup and grab your tickets at: informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c… #InformedConference #InformedChoiceIowa #EMFProtection #ElectromagneticFields #InformedChoices #HealthAndWellness #AnkenyIowa

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a good reminder that women deserve to understand all of the tools available when it comes to their breast health. One of our 2026 Informed Conference speakers, Hollie Finders of MEND Integrative Wellness, helps women learn more about breast imaging options, including thermography. Thermography is different from a mammogram. Instead of using X-rays and compression, it uses infrared imaging to look at heat patterns and blood flow in the breast. MEND also offers ultrasound and focuses on helping women better understand what each type of imaging can and cannot tell them. We love the idea of women being able to ask questions, understand their options, and make informed decisions about their own care. Come hear Hollie at the 2026 Informed Conference October 23–24 in Ankeny! informedchoiceiowa.com/2026c… Learn more about MEND’s breast imaging services here: mendthermography.com/

🚨 Early Voting Starts TODAY in Iowa!🚨 State elections matter! Some of the most impactful policy changes happen right here in Iowa, where our elected officials make decisions that directly affect our families, our communities, and our freedoms. As we head into the November 3rd election, we encourage every Iowan to take the time to research the candidates, understand where they stand on the issues that matter to you, and most importantly, GET OUT AND VOTE! Looking for resources before casting your ballot? 🗳️ Check out the Stand for Health Freedom Voter Guide attached to this post. 🗳️ Review Informed Choice Iowa's 2026 Iowa House and Senate Legislative Scorecards to see how legislators have voted on issues important to medical freedom. informedchoiceiowa.com/2026s… Your voice matters, and so does your vote! Don't overlook the importance of state and local elections. The decisions made at the state level can have a lasting impact for years to come. 📆 Early Voting: October 14 – November 2 📆 Election Day: November 3 #IowaElections #EarlyVoting #InformedChoiceIowa #MedicalFreedom #YourVoteMatters