In the video below, The FAMiLY Leader’s Bob Vander Plaats, Chuck Hurley, and Danny Carroll introduce the 2021 legislative session, responding both to the tragic events in Washington, D.C., on […]
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The tragedy, and the hope, of Jan. 6
The following is a statement from Bob Vander Plaats and The FAMiLY Leader on the protests, turned riots, at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021: The real tragedy […]
Restoring civility: The legacy of an unlikely friendship
“I will be forever grateful that Donna invited me for coffee,” recalls The FAMiLY LEADER President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats. Bob and Donna Red Wing were often quoted in […]
Help pass the Protect Life Amendment
Iowa’s unborn children urgently need to know they can count on you! Our courts are working to legalize ALL abortions, at any time – even up to the day of […]
Free help for parents to protect their children at school
The FAMiLY Leader’s friends at Family Policy Alliance and Focus on the Family have just released a new guide designed to help parents navigate the cultural and legal landmines their […]
This Giving Tuesday, give to save a baby’s life
When #GivingTuesday was invented in 2012 as a way of giving to good causes after the shopping bustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Americans donated over $10 million to […]
TFL election recap: “Iowa won last night”
Bob Vander Plaats and The FAMiLY Leader’s Capitol Team comment the day after Election Day on election returns, including the big story out of Iowa that may be lost in […]
UNI pro-life group saved thanks to TFL-backed law
On Oct. 25, University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook overturned a campus ban on UNI Students for Life, citing a free speech and religious liberty law that The FAMiLY […]
Bob Vander Plaats: Why I’m voting Trump in 2020
The following column appeared in its entirety in the Oct. 22, 2020, edition of USA Today Online under the title, “Why faith voters should stick with Trump: Christian leaders of […]
Now hiring: TFL is growing the team!
The FAMiLY Leader has been blessed with unprecedented growth and impact, and to advance the mission, we are seeking qualified applicants to fill the following three positions: Director of marketing […]
2020 ballot: What’s this about a ‘constitutional convention?’
A question appears by law on the ballot every 10 years about an Iowa constitutional convention. If voters approve the measure, the Iowa Legislature would create rules for electing delegates […]
Election 2020 – How do I vote?
Where you can you find helpful information on voting your biblical values? Right here! The FAMiLY Leader is compiling research, links, videos, resources, and more to help you make an […]