Bellator makes its return to the Chicagoland area this Saturday night and they are bringing the Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament with them. The Allstate Arena will play host to Bellator 198: Fedor vs. MirContinue reading…
Archibald: In Memoriam Barbara Bush
By Mark Archibald Dignified, graceful and strong are a few words which described former First Lady, Barbara Bush. She was laid to rest last Saturday, though her influence on American politics will be felt forContinue reading…
Profile on Edgar Hernandez a national leader with the Service Employees International Union
By Roberto Carmona Edgar Hernandez is a good friend and he shared with me the joy he gets when he visits Iowa. He has many relatives in West Liberty and Iowa City. I knowContinue reading…
Cub Swanson and Frankie Edgar Run it Back tonight at UFC Fight Night on FS1
Riding a four fight win streak and taking home Fight of the Night honors in his last three fights, UFC featherweight fighter, Cub Swanson was looking for a fifth win against rising star, Brian OrtegaContinue reading…
Sun, Fun and Runs: Your spring, summer and early fall guide to running in the Quad Cities
If you ask any runner in the Quad Cities they will tell you that it’s been spring now for almost a month and that means that it’s officially running season. Ask Mother Nature and sheContinue reading…
Barboza Battles Lee in Main Event this Saturday Night at UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City
The UFC’s lightweight division garnered a lot of attention in the last few weeks. But for veteran fighter, Edson Barboza (19-5) none of the antics surrounding UFC 223 made him lose focus from his mainContinue reading…
Lee Looks for Redemption in Main Event of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee this Saturday Night on FS1
If #7 ranked UFC lightweight fighter Kevin Lee (16-4), would have known that just six months after his loss to Tony Ferguson for the UFC lightweight title that his his name would be one ofContinue reading…
Sterling Searches for Rebound Win this Saturday at UFC Fight Night on FS1
Long Island, New York was definitely put on the map two weeks ago at UFC 223 when native son, Al Iaquinta stepped in to face Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of that evening. ForContinue reading…
Ballet Hispánico performs at the Des Moines Civic Center on Cinco de Mayo
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present BALLET HISPÁNICO, the nation’s premier Latin dance organization, at the Des Moines Civic Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.. BALLET HISPÁNICO, the thirdContinue reading…
LULAC Council 307 opposes bill targeting immigrants, sanctuary cities
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 307 has announced its opposition to Senate File 481, known as the “Sanctuary Cities Bill.” The bill, signed by Iowa Governor ReynoldsContinue reading…
McGregor Mangles UFC 223 Event
Well, it’s Fight Week for UFC 223, and before any of the real fights go down on Saturday night, Interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson fought a FOX production cord this past Sunday and lost, KhabibContinue reading…
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Nominations Open for 2018 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
To celebrate Latino heritage and honor Latinos who have made outstanding and significant cultural, political, social, and economic contributions to Iowa, the Iowa of Commission of Latino Affairs established the Iowa Latino Hall ofContinue reading…
Charros from Rancho El Carretero together with Escaramuza Las Zacatecanas will represent their Mexican culture at the Iowa Horse Fair
Charros from Rancho El Carretero together with Escaramuza Las Zacatecanas showcase their beautiful Mexican equestrian traditions at the Iowa Horse Fair, which will be held from April 6 to 8 at the Iowa StateContinue reading…
LULAC opposes bill targeting immigrants, sanctuary cities
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 307 in Des Moines has announced its opposition to Senate File 481, known as the “Sanctuary Cities Bill.” The bill, if approved, wouldContinue reading…
Immigrants’ Rights advocates disappointed by advancement of anti-immigrant proposal, vow to continue organizing
4/5/18 – The Republican-controlled legislature has advanced a bill that threatens public safety by encouraging cooperation between local Iowa law enforcement and the federal agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill, SF481, nowContinue reading…
The Return of El Matador: Roger Huerta Back in Bellator this Friday night in Budapest
It’s been just over a decade since former UFC superstar and now Bellator lightweight, Roger Huerta graced the cover of Sports Illustrated. It was the first time that the publication put a mixed martial artistContinue reading…
‘Proud to be Diverse’ Marshalltown students, staff featured in district video celebrating diversity
By Adam Sodders Courtesy of The Times-Republican “It was a really fun project, to get to know these students and to help put a face and a voice to our diversity.” Marshalltown Schools Communications DirectorContinue reading…
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El Gato Melendez Harlem Globetrotters first ever Puerto Rican-born player will visit Moline
The Harlem Globetrotters known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment will bring their 2018 World Tour to the TaxSlayer Center on Sunday, April 8 at 3pm to take on their long-time adversaries the Washington Generals.Continue reading…
The power of public speaking, especially for young people
By Roberto Carmona On March 19th I gave a presentation at Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC). I wrote this for those interested in learning tips on public speaking, and presentations to get a point acrossContinue reading…
Playhouse Celebrates 100 Years of Live Theatre
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has the most celebrating, eye-popping, song-singing, 100-year loving, big-doings season ever. The theatre’s 100th season includes six musicals, plus drama, comedy, and family shows. Playhouse season tickets go onContinue reading…
Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Union Park this summer in Chicago
It’s not often that you see Earl Sweatshirt, Fleet Foxes and Chaka Khan all on the same ticket, but for the Pitchfork Music Fest, combining new artists with those of yesteryear has made them oneContinue reading…
El Consulado Móvil de Chicago regresa a Moline en Abril – Ya están abiertas las citas
Una vez mas Hola America con el apoyo de Global Communities se complace en ser el anfitrión de la visita del Consulado Móvil de México a la ciudad de Moline los próximos días del 25Continue reading…
Make the most of your Summer at HNI
Summer is coming and that means some companies will start offering seasonal work. While many temporary jobs can be just a way to earn some extra money to spend, others like HNI can alsoContinue reading…
Quad Cities Chamber Announces New CEO
The Quad Cities Chamber will have a new president and CEO in place beginning April 16 when Quad Cities native Paul Rumler takes the helm of the bi-state chamber and economic development organization. “Paul hasContinue reading…
ISU Extension and Outreach To Help Latinos Live Well
Classes to Be Held in Muscatine Muscatine, Iowa – Latino families will learn how to improve their health and stay fit during a four-week series of free classes offered by dietitians from Iowa StateContinue reading…
Guest view: Iowa’s credit unions earn their tax breaks
By Dale Owen Over the past 30 years, I’ve dedicated my career to improving the financial lives of people living and working in the Quad City area. After working for three different local communityContinue reading…