The controversy continues as planned parenthood finally decided to open its doors today, and just like this rain, these protesters won’t let up anytime soon.

The disput surrounding Planned Parenthood has been a hot topic in Dubuque this summer.

Executive Assistant at Dubuque County Right to Life Colleen Pasnik says, ”Dubuque is a pro-life community and pro-lifers found out and called us.”

The Center in Dubuque opened it’s doors at 10 o’clock yesterday morning, and after previous secrecy on their location, their presense hasn’t gone unnoticed.

“We’ve been aware of their location for probably a couple weeks now,” says Pasnik.

Members of the Dubuque County Right to Life stood outside the Planned Parenthood Center with signs protesting the new building in Dubuque.

“There’s a large contingent of pro-lifers in Dubuque, and we all want to do something, and so we plan on having a presense here whatever hours they’re open,” adds Pasnik.

While many Dubuquers support the right to life decision, Planned Parenthood Director of Development and Communications Jenifer Vick told From the Boulevard “We are here to provide nonjudgemental information and resourses for women. Our new dbq health center will provide thousands of uninsured and underinsured women the reproductive healthcare services they deserve.”

It’s an argument that will never die, and Dubuque citizens are supporting both sides.

“We’ve had a lot of thumbs up as they drive down the road, and a lot of smiles and waves, we’ve had a couple people who feel the other way and have expressed their opinion, but we’re all about peaceful, prayerful, protests,” says Pasnik.

Members of the Dubuque County Right to Life, and other pro-lifers plan on protesting the Center in Dubuque until they close their doors.

Erin Horst can be reached at Erin.Horst@lctv13.com