OC Pride drag show survives city censorship
ORANGE CITY — In eastern and central Iowa, you can take in a sultry drag show several days a...
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Category: LGBTQ+
Roller derby carves spaces for inclusive strength
Why did women and gender-fluid people start up to 2,000 roller derby leagues worldwide? We needed...
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QUEERIES by Varla: How to reach my queer crush
Help me Varla! I have a crush and I don’t know if she is queer or non-monogamous. ...
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LGBTQ health care leader offers spiritual salve, too
Dr. Katie Imborek EDITOR’S NOTE: Most people know of Dr. Katie Imborek through her work helping to...
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One Human Family offers brochures on tracking, reporting hate
QUAD CITIES – A Quad-Cities collaboration between a queer Christian Church and a synagogue...
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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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Hey Varla: how to keep it “hot”
“I am not an expert. Just a kinky ol’ polyamorous, pansexual, lesbian entrepreneur who’s been around the block and is more experienced in the art of makin’ whoopi and wooing potential lovers than most. No question is too weird or kinky for this ol’ gal!”
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‘Queers and Queens’ tarot deck captures LGBTQ diversity
As a self-described “dark-haired olive-skinned, queer kid,” Aerin Black felt they stood out among...
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Ames’ rainbow crosswalks are more than a symbol
“I am so honored to call Ames my hometown, and touched by its latest commitment to be an inclusive community.”
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