Amie here, and welcome to Part 3 of our June miniseries, LGBTQ–IA!
Read more about the project here.

If it feels like Iowa’s elected officials don’t give a damn about queer Iowans, and are in fact taking away civil rights—well, you’re right.

But there are still folks fighting for better. And they have reasons to be hopeful.

Scroll down for two organizations that advocate for LGBTQ adults and students at the Iowa Capitol, and help to build community in towns big and small.

Plus: Pride events around Iowa this coming weekend!

Upcoming Iowa Pride Events

🗓 June

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

Queer Joy Art Show: noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, CSPS, Cedar Rapids

📅 Thursday, June 18:

Drag Bingo: 5-9 p.m., Amore Restaurant, Ottumwa

Pride Night with the Quad Cities River Bandits: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport

📅 Friday, June 19:

I-Cubs Pride Night and Tailgate: 5-9:30 p.m., Principal Park, Des Moines

📅 Saturday, June 20:

Ankeny Pride Celebration: 4-9 p.m., Southview Middle School, Ankeny

Des Moines People’s Pride: 4-11:30 p.m., xBk Live, Des Moines

Iowa City Pride Parade: noon, College Green Park, Iowa City

Iowa City Pride Festival: 1-9 p.m., downtown Iowa City

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