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Iowa City council adopts 'All Are Welcome' resolution urged by Human Rights Commission
Summary
The council unanimously approved a resolution affirming the city's commitment to inclusivity and encouraging community institutions to declare themselves discrimination‑free. The Human Rights Commission and several speakers urged adoption; commissioners noted state changes to protections for gender identity.
The Iowa City City Council unanimously adopted a resolution May 6 declaring that “All are welcome in Iowa City” and encouraging businesses, nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, schools and neighborhood associations to endorse a message of non‑discrimination.
The Human Rights Commission introduced the resolution earlier…
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