Happening Today
- Clock's Thanksgiving • Rock Island, IL, 12:00 pm:
One of Clock Inc.'s annual holiday traditions.
- Thanksgiving Day Potluck at Mary's on 2nd • Davenport, IA, 3:00 pm:
Thanksgiving with chosen family at the Quad Cities' oldest lLGBTQ+ bar.
Top Stories
Bill JR Coffey, Quad Cities LGBTQ pioneer and Kewanee restaurateur, succumbs to cancer and leaves two-state legacy
Bill JR Coffey paved the way for LGBTQ+ community and AIDS/HIV activism in the Quad Cities for decades. Then he became a parent and ran two beloved restaurants in the Kewanee area. He passed away this week after fighting cancer and heart disease for five years.
More abortions in 2023, victory against redlining, “Love Your Mind” campaign for mental health, and Iowa’s proposed ban on conversion therapy bans
Abortions likely increased in 2023. The government took a big step against redlining. “Love Your Mind” encourages mental health support for men of color. And Iowa Republicans propose a ban on conversion therapy bans.
News & Features
Abortion care activism takes soft, supportive form through Carbondale Unitarian program
Inspired by a breast cancer survivor, this southern Illinois congregation is focusing on providing comfort bags for people experiencing abortion care.
CR Pride Fest shaping up to be largest ever Pride event in Cedar Rapids’ history Saturday
CEDAR RAPIDS — A record level of community participation, two ground-breaking drag queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, and live music are the highlights of this weekend’s CR Pride Fest celebration.
The CR Pride events start Friday night with a reception to honor LGBTQ+ artists and continue Saturday with the major festival and a nighttime drag performance.
Check out what’s planned this weekend for Pride in Iowa’s second-largest city.
