LGBTQ sports leagues thrive in Des Moines, Iowa City
Two LGBTQ-identified sports leagues are increasing their presence in central and eastern Iowa,...
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Author: Christine Hawes
TNR takes off throughout Iowa
There’s a common scene Chris Whitmore encounters as animal control coordinator for Iowa City. A...
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Tuesday’s “Think Kink” at Blazing Saddle kicks off 2020 Midwest Leather Events
The year in leather kicks off with two events intended to promote a sense of safety, security,...
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More hate fliers hit Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES – Hate fliers continue to appear on posts and wrapped around freely distributed...
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Iowa Safe Schools leads fight against conversion therapy
DES MOINES – A renewed effort is on to ban conversion therapy in Iowa, and Nate Monson is...
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Escaping domestic violence when LGBTQ can be complicated
QUAD CITIES — If you’re a gay man trying to escape from domestic violence, your path out can...
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Artist helps fuel political awakening in southwest Iowa
How do progressives reach out to southwest Iowa considered the most conservative? Visual art is one way that’s working, and Cait Irwin is leading the charge.
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Wichtendahl champions practical solutions
HIAWATHA — Aime Wichtendahl embraces her status as a role model for LGBTQ Iowans, an...
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Teens who need coats, clothes should head to UAY Tuesday
Organizers of the UAY Clothing Drive sort through donations to prepare for the big day Tuesday....
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Why stay in Iowa if you identify as progressive? Here’s why
IOWA CITY, IA — When I first moved back to Iowa in late December 2016, I left behind...
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