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History of the QC War on Abortion January 1995 – Planned Parenthood announces its intention to open a clinic in the Quad Cities. April 1995 – “Life & Family” asks the Davenport City Council to restrict abortion providers. October 1996 – Planned Parenthood’s Education and Resource Center opens in Bettendorf. November 1996 – Planned Parenthood reveals plans to build a clinic in Bettendorf to pro vide abortions. Planned Parenthood files a lawsuit against the City of Bettendorf, asking that the proposed 90-day n moratorium against them be struck down. December 1996 – Federal District Judge rules for Planned Parenthood and strikes down the moratorium. March 1997 – “Life and Family” organizes prayer vigil next to the proposed abortion clinic site. More than 2,000 pro-life supporters attend. Bettendorf city council denies a site plan application and Planned Parenthood files a federal lawsuit. August 1997 - “Life & Family” raises $25,000 at Praise for Life concert, which attracts over 6,000. February 1998 – Federal Judge rules against Bettendorf’s opposition to the clinic site, calling the city’s tactics unconstitutional and Planned Parenthood proceeds with their building. “Life & Family” embarks on a letter-writing campaign to discourage area contractors from bidding on the clinic’s construction job. September 1998 – Planned Parenthood purchases its first construction permit and has its plan approved. Over 8,000 attend Praise for Life II concert. November 1999 – “Life & Family” purchases property on Happy Joe Drive through anonymous gifts and initiates feasibility study to assess community support to build the Women’s Choice Center. June 2000 – “Life & Family” initiates $1.1 million capital campaign to build. April 2001 – Opened temporary office at 2711 Happy Joe Drive. July 2002 – Building opens for business. First abortion vulnerable woman visits center. January 2003 – First baby delivered that was saved at the WCC building. First Teen Candlelight Vigil to commemorate the Jan. 22nd anniversary of Roe v Wade. February 2003 – 100 patients charted at WCC. Board passed a motion to retain the upper level for use by the Women’s Choice Center. March 2003 – 700 Club airs piece on Women’s Choice Center, 10,000 calls received at 700 Club. Spring 2003 – Blankets’ n Booties initiated to help with the bonding process. April 2003 – Dr. Byron Calhoun conducts in-service for volunteers in perinatal hospice program. July 2003 – 200 patients charted. October 2003 – First perinatal hospice baby is born. November 2003 – 300 patients charted. Plans are formulated to begin finishing off the upstairs rooms, paid for by an anonymous donation. February 2004 –400 patients charted. May 2004 – 500 patients charted. July 2004 – celebrated 2nd anniversary and dedicated memorial wall to the unborn. Lynn left position as executive director to move with family to Peoria. September 2004 – Janine Parr hired as Executive Director, Ann Fennell hired as Nurse Manager. July 2006 – Stacey Mc Intosh hired as Executive Director August 2006 – Miki Chu Lam is hired as Clinical Director June 2008 – Vicki Tyler hired as Executive Director
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