It was surprising when it happened in California — but in Iowa? Yes, it isn’t science fiction: starting today, gay couples can legally marry in the state of Iowa — says the State Supreme Court, unanimously — and they’ve already started applying for their licenses. The Des Moines Register reports:

Cathy Johnson of Lineville stood at the courthouse door and collected petitions with at least 190 signatures. The petitioners asked Recorder Angela Horton not to issue licenses to same-sex couples. They also called for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.

County recorders across Iowa received similar petitions. Dozens of licenses were issued in the state’s most populated counties. A handful of ceremonies were held when judges waived the standard three-day waiting period.

Throughout Iowa, county recorders were receiving similar petitions. Also, in the state’s most populated counties, recorders were busy issuing marriage licenses. In rural counties, however, few if any licenses were issued.

As you might have guessed, Iowa conservatives aren’t happy that marriage equality has come to their state. It is being reported that opponents have collected 3000 signatures with the intent of getting the ruling reversed. Check out what some of them think in the video above, and some “man on the street” opinions that might surprise you after the jump.

Hooray for Iowa!

Via / Des Moines Register