Iowa City and the surrounding area has a large, diverse LGBT community with lots to offer. If you're new to the area and want to meet people and get connected with the community, contact the Connections Welcome Wagon. The Connections Welcome Wagon will arrange a volunteer to meet with you over coffee and steer you down the trails that interest you.

No, we aren't a dating service (You wish! ), but we will try to have someone of a similar age and with similar interests talk with you.

To meet with a Welcome Wagon Trail Guide, send your e-mail address, phone number and something about yourself to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Bridget will connect you with someone who has lived in the area for at least five years and knows something about the road ahead. The frontier is here, what are you waiting for?