
Des Moines has a proud LGBTQ+ community in the heart of the Midwest, bolstered by Iowa's history as an early marriage-equality state. With an active queer scene in the East Village and Court Avenue districts, Capital City Pride, and welcoming local businesses, Des Moines is more inclusive than you might expect.
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