HIV and the military / Police use of force / AME and gay marriage / cannabis and presidential candidates

Sep 5, 2024

Learn about a federal judge’s ruling on HIV and the military, the AME’s continued opposition to gay marriage, growth in police use of force since 2020, and the two presidential candidates’ agreement on cannabis legalization.

American Idol’s David Archuleta opens up about “coming out”

Aug 22, 2024

Former American Idol star David Archuleta headlines Cedar Valley Pride Fest in Waterloo. He shares his story of “coming out” as a gay man and leaving the Mormon Church just three years ago.

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News & Features

CR PrideFest showcases local performers at expanded event Saturday

Jul 5, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS – With a show that once again focuses mostly on showcasing familiar names from eastern Iowa, CR Pride holds its annual festival Saturday with an anticipated crowd of more than 20,000. A total of 24 performers are featured from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. during...

TreeoNine Fest in East Moline offers cannabis culture and reggae-seasoned multi-genre music

Jun 28, 2024

The TreeoNine fest happens tonight and Saturday in East Moline and showcases cannabis culture, plus multi-genre musical artists.

Opinion

Erotica is everywhere, including the Bible

Mar 25, 2022

“Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle….” Sapphira explores finding erotica in the Bible and other surprising places and ways.