Details on same-sex marriage becoming legal Monday in Iowa

August 27th, 2009 Group that opposes gay marriage now targeting IowaDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that helped to outlaw gay marriage in California is turning its focus to Iowa, hoping to begin the long process of overturning a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year that legalized same-sex marriage. The National Organization for Marriage has launched the Reclaim Iowa Project, targeting legislative races in the state in an effort to elect candidates who support putting the issue of gay marriage before voters.

August 26th, 2009 Group that opposes gay marriage targeting IowaDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that opposes gay marriage is focusing on Iowa, hoping to overturn a state Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. The National Organization for Marriage has launched the Reclaim Iowa Project, targeting legislative races in the state in an effort to elect candidates who support putting the issue of gay marriage before voters.

June 26th, 2009 Gay groups back federal challenge to marriage banSAN FRANCISCO — Two gay rights group and the American Civil Liberties Union are backing a federal lawsuit seeking to restore gay marriage in California. In legal documents filed late Thursday, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal and the ACLU signaled a significant break with past legal tactics that avoided taking the fight to federal court.

June 4th, 2009 In NH and Iowa, gay marriage has political angleCONCORD, N.H. — Iowa and New Hampshire traditionally offer presidential candidates vastly different political landscapes when they seek their party nominations.

June 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature advances gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate has passed revised gay marriage legislation and sent it to the House.

April 30th, 2009 Gay couples keep Iowa's border counties busyIOWA CITY, Iowa — Dozens of out-of-state same-sex couples have flocked to Iowa since it legalized gay marriage. More than half the same-sex couples who applied to be married in Pottawattamie (pah-tuh-WAH'-tah-mee) County in western Iowa came from Nebraska, one of four neighboring states with constitutional amendments banning gay marriage.

April 30th, 2009 Dozens of gays cross state lines for Iowa weddingsIOWA CITY, Iowa — Dozens of gay couples have flocked to Iowa from elsewhere in the Midwest since the door to same-sex marriage was opened there this week, and some counties have seen more interest from outside the state than within. Some couples from neighboring states where voters have passed constitutional amendments banning gay marriage plan to move to Iowa so their unions will be recognized.

April 27th, 2009 Gay wedding bells to soon toll in IowaDES MOINES, Iowa — The only gay couple who were legally wed in Iowa are looking forward to getting some company. Iowa county clerks were to begin processing same-sex marriage applications Monday, following the Iowa Supreme Court's ruling on April 3 that legalized same sex-marriage.

April 27th, 2009 Lesbian couple legally marries in Iowa ceremonyDES MOINES, Iowa — A lesbian couple has apparently become the first same-sex couple to legally wed in Iowa since a court ruling took effect legalizing gay marriage. Melisa Keeton and Shelley Wolfe were married in a ceremony on the Polk County administrative building in Des Moines just before 9 a.m.

April 27th, 2009 Gay couples begin seeking Iowa marriage licensesDES MOINES, Iowa — Same-sex couples in Iowa began applying for marriage license on Monday after a state Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay unions took effect. The court issued an order early in the day confirming that the appeals process in the case has officially concluded.

April 27th, 2009 Judge waives waiting period for gay Iowa coupleDES MOINES, Iowa — A same-sex Iowa couple will be allowed to wed as soon as Monday after a judge allowed them to bypass the state's three-day waiting period. Melisa Keeton and Shelley Wolfe of Des Moines received their waiver by 9 a.m.

April 27th, 2009 Iowa becomes 3rd state where gays can legally wedDES MOINES, Iowa — The only gay couple who were legally wed in Iowa are looking forward to getting some company. Iowa county clerks were to begin processing same-sex marriage applications Monday, following the Iowa Supreme Court's ruling on April 3 that legalized same sex-marriage.

April 26th, 2009 Officials: Iowa man cut pacemaker from dad's chestMANCHESTER, Iowa — Authorities in northeast Iowa say a man faces charges accusing him of cutting a pacemaker out of his father's chest. The Delaware County sheriff's office says in a statement Sunday that 32-year-old Jesse Fierstine of Manchester struck his 63-year-old father, Charles Fierstine, on the head with a flashlight and a piece of firewood Saturday, then cut the pacemaker from his chest using a pocketknife.

April 26th, 2009 Iowans unsure of benefits gay marriages will bringDES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa counties begin processing same-sex marriage applications Monday and the first gay weddings could happen within hours, but details of just what changes and benefits the ceremonies will bring are still being untangled. However, any questions lingering under the Iowa Supreme Court's April 3 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage aren't expected to slow the initial rush to county recorder offices.

April 23rd, 2009 Conn. lawmakers pass update of gay marriage lawHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut state lawmakers have passed a bill that updates the state's marriage laws to conform with a state court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.