Iowa Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage
desmoinesregister.com — The Iowa Supreme Court this morning struck down a 1998 state law that limits marriage to one man and one woman. The ruling is viewed as a victory for the gay rights movement in Iowa and elsewhere, and a setback for social conservatives who wanted to protect traditional families. (Submitted by zephyear) More...
Gay marriage and Iowa: Why's everyone so surprised?
chicagotribune.com — Once again, a humble Midwestern state is being laughed at by cosmopolitan smarty-pants on the East and West coasts. The victim this time, of course, is Iowa, which recently had the gall to legalize gay marriage and attempt to mess up decades of perfectly good Midwestern stereotyping. Turns out, Iowa has a long history of being-GASP!-progressive!! (Submitted by dig1971) More...
Iowa: What Happens When a Town Implodes
time.com — During a bitter cold January week, penniless women and children stream into a Catholic church in the northeast Iowa town of Postville that has served as their refuge since May 12, when 389 workers were arrested during an immigration raid at the Agriprocessors Inc. meatpacking plant. (Submitted by SeaMowse) More...
Iowa 911 Call Center is first to accept text messages
msnbc.msn.com — An emergency call center in the basement of the county jail in Waterloo, Iowa, became the first in the country to accept text messages sent to "911," starting Wednesday. "I think there's a need to get out front and get this technology available," Black Hawk County police chief Thomas Jennings said. (Submitted by inactive) More...
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