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Decorah Pride hosts six events for LGBTQ+ visibility, diversity and “unleashing creativity” on Saturday, Sunday
DECORAH – Decorah Pride has a phrase in its slogan that goes beyond increasing LGBTQ+ visibility and celebrating diversity. The nonprofit in far northeast Iowa is also dedicated to “unleashing creativity.” And one way it’s showcasing that quality this year is Saturday...

Busy fall for Clock Inc. with five upcoming events
Check out five upcoming events from Clock Inc., plus other news bits from the LGBT+ center serving the Quad Cities from Rock Island.
News & Features

First-ever Marshalltown Pride in the Park showcases diversity
Hollywood Hope will co-host the first-ever Marshalltown Pride in the Park Saturday, an event that showcases diversity.

Local civil rights history honored at MLK Park dedication in Davenport
Read about how the new MLK Park in Davenport honors not only MLK, but local civil rights history.
Opinion

Good News, After School Satan conflict likely headed to dinner tables, church gatherings
Odd as it is to say, we need things like After School Satan Clubs, whether you believe in a god or no god at all. But especially if you’re LGBTQ.

“American Dirt:” Who’s entitled to tell the stories of the marginalized?
Who is “entitled” to tell the stories, asks Cathy Chavez in her review of the controversial book “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins.