Iowa City is one of only 58 cities in the country to receive a perfect Municipal Equality Index score for LGBTQ inclusion. We asked UI students, “What do you think about Iowa City earning a perfect Municipal Equality score for LGBTQ inclusion? Is it deserved?”

Bailey Mottet, UI freshman

“I think it’s well-deserved because there are lots of opportunities here for them.”

Caroline Cheung, Graduate student

“I just haven’t been exposed to the resources. I don’t see them advertised except for the Cambus … I’m bi and [don’t] see those things, but [I’m not] actively looking, either. Maybe if they were more accessible, we would deserve it more.”

Emma Bibb, UI sophomore

“To an extent. [The university has] LGBT fraternities and stuff. I’m bisexual, and I think we don’t deserve it.”

Hannah Conlisk, UI freshman

“Personally, I don’t involve myself with their cultural side of stuff, but I think that’s good to be inclusive of everyone; everyone should be treated the same. Good for Iowa City.”

Jack Martin, UI freshman

“Iowa City’s like a tourist attraction in terms of diversity and modern-day values and ideals. It’s a good step that we’re an inclusive place that everyone can live in, and go to school in, and feel comfortable.”