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Every Iowan

Community Guidelines

The Every Iowan community board is a place for Iowans to share what matters locally. These guidelines exist to keep the board useful, safe, and welcoming.

What You Can Post

  • Community notes — updates, announcements, local happenings
  • Services — businesses and professionals offering services
  • Now hiring — job listings and career opportunities
  • Events — community events, fundraisers, meetings, gatherings
  • For sale — items for sale by community members
  • Lost & found — lost pets, lost items, found items
  • In memoriam — community remembrances
  • General — anything that doesn't fit another category

What You Cannot Post

  • False or defamatory claims about individuals or businesses
  • Discriminatory content, including housing or employment advertisements that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability
  • Political advertising without proper disclaimers
  • Harassment, threats, or intimidation of any kind
  • Spam or unsolicited commercial messages
  • Impersonation of other individuals or entities
  • Content that violates any applicable local, state, or federal law
  • Sexually explicit or violent content

How Moderation Works

  • Every post has a flag button. If you see something that doesn't belong, flag it.
  • Flagged posts are hidden from the board until reviewed by an administrator.
  • Administrators may remove posts, restore flagged posts, or disable accounts that repeatedly violate these guidelines.
  • We moderate in good faith to keep the community useful and safe.

Your Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for the accuracy and content of your posts.
  • Posts are attributed to your account — your name appears alongside your post.
  • Posts expire after 30 days unless extended or pinned by an administrator.
  • Repeated violations may result in account suspension.

Reporting

Use the flag button on any post to report it. For urgent issues, contact us.

By using the community board, you also agree to our Terms of Service. If you have questions about these guidelines, get in touch.