Resources Related to Iowa

Iowa Marriage FAQ

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about same-sex couples getting married in Iowa.

Key Quotes from the Iowa Supreme Court’s Unanimous Decision in Varnum v. Brien

Key excerpts from the court decision.

The Impact on Iowa’s Budget of Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Marry

Same-sex couples marrying in Iowa will bring an estimated $5.3 million boost to the state's budget each year.

Geographic Trends Among Same-Sex Couples in the U.S. Census and the American Community Survey

Groundbreaking research showing a huge increase in same-sex couples identifying themselves as "unmarried partners".

Iowa Census Snapshot

Demographic and economic information about same-sex couples and same-sex couples raising children in Iowa.

Iowa District Court Says Same-Sex Couples Must Be Allowed to Marry

Copy of the decision in Varnum v. Brien