Gay Marriage in Dubuque

Is Dubuque poised to be the same-sex marriage capital of the Midwest? Is Iowa a new gay mecca?

Buying the cow in Dubuque could be an ultra chic declaration of defiant love, a romantic getaway which openly challenges dogma and rejects the cliché of Midwestern provincialism!

From the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce:

“If you are adventurous, you’ll delight in Dubuque’s long list of places and things to explore. You can meander on foot, float by boat or cruise in the car to casinos, museums, race tracks, shops, wineries, orchards and more.

If you prefer to kick back and relax, let one of our excellent guided tour services take you by trolley, bus, horse-drawn carriage or boat to see the history, natural beauty and exciting destinations awaiting you in our lovely Midwest river town!

Single? Married? Kids? Doesn’t matter in Dubuque. Your choices for leisure and entertainment are vast for the size of our community. No matter your choices for how to spend your ‘play’ time, Dubuque has many activities and attractions to offer.”

From Twitter.com:

“never considered driving to Dubuque and getting married until today.”
http://twitter.com/amberb01/statuses/1445432495

“Know of anyone looking to get married in the Dubuque area after today’s ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court? DM us for more information.”
http://twitter.com/LCTV13/statuses/1446140807

“Iowa is suddenly the next hot spot for gays? What’s in Iowa besides Dubuque and gay marriage rights?”
http://twitter.com/sisterstalk/statuses/1446330237

“Good news out of Whodathunkit, Iowa… Dubuque is now more progressive than West Hollywood.”
http://twitter.com/Dofang/statuses/1446791135

“Recommends Dubuque, IA for all your gay marriage needs. Picturesque and accessible small city on the Mississippi.”
http://twitter.com/dapclark/statuses/1447859931

“I wonder if Des Moines or Dubuque will be the San Francisco of the Upper Midwest. I was hoping it was going to be Madison. Well played Iowa”
http://twitter.com/Bibliomom/statuses/1449215268

“I have a feeling dubuque won’t be the same after tonight”
http://twitter.com/gocards300/statuses/1451203525

“Anybody else out there ever think that gay couples would be allowed to marry in Dubuque or Badger, IA before say, NYC, San Fran, or LA?”
http://twitter.com/lisadaily/statuses/1451669007

“Iowa legalized same-sex marriage. Half the SF tax base is looking at land in Dubuque.”
http://twitter.com/danstpaul/statuses/1452835162

“bittersweet that I could have a hubby in Dubuque,DeMoines,or Davenport,but not Laguna,LongBeach or Los Feliz. Not that I have any proposals.”
http://twitter.com/burnedoutdoc/statuses/1455883874