One transgender Cedar Rapids teen has grown closer to his faith in God, despite what many Christians may say.
Articles Tagged: LGBTQ
Community Jun. 24, 2022 6:00 am
When Corey Jacobson attended his first Pride in 2006 at Greene Square, he learned he wasn’t alone. “There is someone there to support you,” he realized. “And when I left that day, I promised myself that I would be that someone for someone else.”
Fact Checker Podcast Jun. 20, 2022 4:27 pm
The Fact Checker Team checks two claims from the Iowa Democratic Party as the gubernatorial race between Gov. Kim Reynolds and Deidre DeJear heats up.
News Jun. 18, 2022 6:34 pm
The festival features vendors, performers and a parade.
Local Government Jun. 13, 2022 4:39 pm
Ban applies only to rural areas; Davenport has only other ban in Iowa
Religion & Belief Jun. 13, 2022 3:26 pm
After 109 years, the Wesley Center at the University of Iowa has ended its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, citing its commitment to LGBTQ students.
Local Government Jun. 9, 2022 12:42 am
When adopted, the ordinance would apply only to rural Linn County, but supporters said they hope the county’s cities will pas their own bans.
Restaurants Jun. 8, 2022 6:00 am
For the first time in recent memory, drag queens served looks and dance moves with dinner in Cedar Rapids.
News Jun. 4, 2022 8:36 pm
See photos from the first Pride parade in Cedar Rapids and what the visible celebration of Pride means to the LGBTQ community.
News Jun. 3, 2022 7:11 pm
See 18 aircraft on display, learn all about aviation through several educational sessions, shop with local vendors and get some grub from local food trucks as live music plays.
Government & Politics May. 29, 2022 11:51 am
The Heart of Iowa Democrats will kick off Pride Month with a forum on Equality for All: the LGBTQ+ community and Iowa politics at 7 p.m. June 1.
Crime and Courts May. 5, 2022 3:31 pm
Anthony Sivanthaphanith, 37, is accused of using the funds on personal transactions, which were not authorized.
K-12 Education Apr. 1, 2022 5:36 pm
About 30 students came to the after-school rally Friday opposing a new Iowa law banning transgender girls and women in Iowa from competing in sports according to their gender identity.
Local Government Mar. 24, 2022 7:31 am
The city of Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa Airport will host the National Gay Pilots Association’s “Wings Over Iowa” fly-in event in June, a first-of-its kind event that will bring members of the worldwide LGBTQ aviation community to town.
State Government Mar. 4, 2022 9:23 am
Transgender girls and women are no longer allowed to participate in girls’ and women’s sports in Iowa under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.