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New QC Primetime gathering aims to connect ‘mature’ LGBTQ+ adults in the Quad Cities
ROCK ISLAND — Clock Inc. is both starting something new, and honoring a long-held tradition, with the kick-off of QC PrimeTime for “mature” LGBTQ+ adults in the Quad Cities. Adam Peters, Clock Inc.’s development director, decided to start the group after several older LGBTQ+ people asked him about it. “In my time here, I haven’t gotten so many folks in +
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‘Storyteller’ reveals regular guy Grohl (Book Review)
Dave Grohl never felt as though he fit in. Even around kids with which he grew up, Grohl recalls, he +
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Pride Month 2022 in the Quad Cities: a look back (Long Live Community)
Enjoy a look back at the four key events from Pride Month 2022 in the Quad Cities. +
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Intersectional commentary, columns and reviews.
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“Rebirthed” Isaac Jordan joins diverse line-up for second chance at Iowa City Pride
Saturday's Iowa City Pride includes Isaac Jordan, Alisabeth Von Presley, Alyx Rush, Miss Christine, The Quire of Eastern Iowa, the I.C. Kings, Bawdy Bawdy HaHa Burlesque and more. +
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Long Live Community: Hundreds attend Clock Inc. Grand Opening in Rock Island
An overflowing crowd turned out April 28 from throughout the Quad Cities to help Clock Inc. LGBTQ+ Community Center celebrate +
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Students Say censorship promotes “narrow-mindedness,” prevents “full research”
In the new Students Say in The Real Mainstream, Grinnell High School students share how they feel about censorship. +
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