Iowa Republican launches campaign in support of same-sex marriage

A former Republican senator next week will unveil a new advocacy group for conservatives who support...

DesMoins Register • May 29, 2011

Same-sex marriage campaign is aimed at Iowa conservatives

A campaign to persuade conservatives to support same-sex marriage as Iowa's GOP presidential caucuse...

DesMoins Register • Mar 23, 2011

Harkin rethinks stance on federal marriage law

U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin said Thursday that he's reconsidering his support for a federal law that's oppo...

DesMoins Register • Mar 22, 2011

Bill in Iowa House aims to protect same-sex marriage objectors

House Study Bill 50, called the Religious Conscience Protection Act, would allow a person, business ...

DesMoins Register • Feb 8, 2011

2 Senate Democrats say loyalty to process trumps support for marriage amendment

A handful of Senate Democrats who would be the deciding votes on a same-sex marriage amendment said ...

DesMoins Register • Feb 3, 2011

Same-sex marriage arguments: This is about rights, speakers say

House Joint Resolution 6 is expected to pass through a House Committee process later today. It goes ...

DesMoins Register • Jan 26, 2011

Democratic leader in Iowa Senate vows he'll block vote on gay marriage

Despite sweeping GOP gains in Iowa government Tuesday, one Democratic senator will thwart efforts to...

DesMoins Register • Nov 4, 2010

Iowa Guard will still oust married gays

Gay and lesbian military service members who are legally married in Iowa can still be involuntarily ...

DesMoins Register • May 4, 2009

State to counties: Obey gay marriage ruling, issue certificates

Some Iowa county recorders say they have contemplated refusing to give a marriage license to gay cou...

DesMoins Register • Apr 18, 2009

Constitutional convention opens a very wide door

If Iowans choose to open the hood on the Iowa Constitution, it could invite all sorts of tinkering, ...

DesMoins Register • Apr 8, 2009

Marriage ruling may boost Iowa economy

Businesses could see $160 million in new wedding and tourism spending over the next three years, acc...

DesMoins Register • Apr 6, 2009

Iowa Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage set for release Friday

The case, Varnum vs. Brien, involves six same-sex Iowa couples who sued Polk County Recorder Timoth...

DesMoins Register • Apr 2, 2009

Gay-marriage resolution in Sioux City is on hold

Mayor Mike Hobart said he pushed for the delay to allow for advice from the state attorney general's...

DesMoins Register • Dec 16, 2008

Attorneys conclude Supreme Court arguments in gay marriage case

Johnson criticized Polk County's arguments about possible long-term damage to marriage as "highly sp...

DesMoins Register • Dec 10, 2008