Amie here. And welcome to Part 2 of our June miniseries, LGBTQ–IA! Read more about the project here.

Were you a queer kid who felt out of place playing sports or lifting weights? You don’t have to feel like that anymore in Central Iowa.

Scroll down for two places that will help get you moving and feeling stronger, while providing a safe, non-judgmental space for it.

Plus: Pride events around Iowa this coming weekend!

In a state where gender in sports is restricted, Pride Sports League is for everyone

Do you even lift? Get started at Pride Fitness Des Moines

Upcoming Iowa Pride Events

🗓 June

Gender Affirming Care Saves Lives Art Exhibit: noon-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, HUB Gallery, Iowa City

🗓 Friday, June 12

Capital City Pridefest: 4 p.m.-midnight, East Village, Des Moines

Ottumwa Pride Skate Night: 5:30-8 p.m., Ottumwa YMCA

🗓 Saturday, June 13

Burlington Pride’s Pride in the Park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Crapo Park Large Shelter House

Capital City Pridefest: 8 a.m.-midnight, East Village, Des Moines

Let Love Fly: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Centennial Park, North Liberty

Sioux Falls Pride Parade and Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Sioux Falls and Yankton Trail Park

🗓 Sunday, June 14

Capital City Pridefest: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., East Village, Des Moines

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