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)

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Ag & Outdoor

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