One Iowa

09/06/2026

While our team is all around the state this month, we need all hands on deck this weekend for Capital City Pride- that means volunteers for our table and marchers for the Pride parade (in collaboration with Iowa Safe Schools) this weekend!
Want to join us? Learn more and sign up here: https://oneiowa.org/volunteer-with-one-iowa-at-capital-city-pride-2026/?emci=3c00810d-3964-f111-8fcb-000d3a14b640&emdi=963074dc-3964-f111-8fcb-000d3a14b640&ceid=2152710

08/06/2026

We’re three weeks away from the One Iowa Gala! Our annual fundraiser uplifting the advocates and allies working to make Iowa a better place for all. We’re so excited to celebrate and raise critical funds to fuel our work fighting for LGBTQ+ equality in Iowa.

Get your tickets today at the !

06/06/2026

It’s officially Pride season! Come say hello to us at one of the many Pride festivals we’re tabling at across the state!

Max is at the Trans Lives Festival in Des Moines

Maddy is at Ottumwa Pride

Keenan is at SUX Pride in Sioux City

Maddie is at Oskaloosa Pride

06/06/2026

The Des Moines Art Center is screening "The Last American Gay Bar" in it's entirety on June 13th! The show is a six-episode documentary series following the story of Iowa’s legendary Blazing Saddle, the oldest gay bar in Des Moines opened in 1983, and the community that built it.

More info here:

Presented in collaboration with Capital City Pride, during the Des Moines Art Center’s Social Saturday: Pride and Seek event, and during Des Moines’ annual PrideFest celebration, we’re showing a full screening of “The Last American Gay Bar,” directed by Kristian Day. The show is a six-epis...

05/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Btown Pride is the recipient of our Sharon Malheiro Outstanding Leadership Award!

As Pride season begins, we are reminded of the importance of small-town Prides for our community. It’s so important for LGBTQ+ folks in small towns across Iowa to know they are loved and accepted by their communities.

BTown Pride provides year-round programming and advocacy in Southeast Iowa and hosts an amazing Pride celebration that highlights the spirit of small-town Pride!

Join us in honoring them at the Gala on Friday, June 26! Get your tickets at https://onecau.se/oneiowagala2026.

04/06/2026

This bill will open the door to discrimination against LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. Shame on all who voted for this.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law shielding prospective foster parents or providers' "sincerely held moral and religious beliefs" concerning LGBTQ topics

03/06/2026

Join us in celebrating Lindsey and Maddy's third work anniversary at One Iowa!

Lindsey plays a crucial role in keeping the office running smoothly and managing all the grants. Maddy helps analyze policy during the legislative session and oversees phone and text banking for One Iowa Action. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work over the years!

02/06/2026

VOTE!

From voter registration deadlines to who's on the ballot, here's what Iowa voters need to know Iowa primary day is here.