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Celebrating Community, Games & Growth: Iowa LGBTQ Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting at Rook Room

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August 4, 2025

Celebrating Community, Games & Growth: Iowa LGBTQ Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting at Rook Room

The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber celebrated with its first ribbon cutting at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Café, marking its new brick-and-mortar home and LGBTBE certification—spotlighting community, inclusion, and Iowa’s only café‑style queer-owned game lounge.

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July 28, 2025

Pitch with Pride 2025: Visibility, Voice, and Victory for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits

Pitch with Pride 2025, hosted by the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, spotlighted LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs through a dynamic pitch competition. The event featured community support, expert judges, and educational programming—empowering businesses and nonprofits while building visibility and momentum for future statewide events celebrating inclusion, innovation, and Pride.

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May 7, 2025

Uncharted Waters: New Amendments to Iowa Civil Rights Act and their Impact on Iowa Businesses

SF 418 removes gender identity from Iowa’s Civil Rights Act, ending state-level protections against related discrimination. While some federal protections still apply, the law raises legal uncertainties that will likely be addressed through future litigation.

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Policy + Law

April 24, 2025

What it Means to Be an Ally

As a mom of a queer child, it's devastating to watch our state become unwelcoming and unsafe for LGBTQ+ people. While there's no simple solution, the best path forward is to be an active ally—support organizations, uplift LGBTQ+ voices, combat misinformation, and use your privilege to help build safer, more inclusive communities.

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April 24, 2025

Legal Protections for LGBTQ+ Iowans Amid Post-Election Uncertainty

Without proper legal documents, LGBTQ+ Iowans risk having important decisions default to estranged relatives rather than their chosen family or partner. Estate planning ensures legal protection and peace of mind.

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Policy + Law

April 24, 2025

Pivoting with Purpose

Rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, ableism, and systemic racism are severely disrupting equity work and community initiatives. Sudden job loss can derail mission-driven projects, but creative resistance, community resilience, and ongoing advocacy remain crucial in the face of political and systemic challenges.

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