Nominations Open for Iowa Latino Hall of Fame 2017 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. Deadline: July 1, 2017 To celebrate Latino heritage and honor Latinos who have made outstanding and significant cultural, political, social, andContinue reading…
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Abarrotes Carrillo Encourages Healthy Food Choices as Part of State Initiative
Shoppers at Abarrotes Carrillo at 903 W 3rd St, in Davenport will have the opportunity to sample and learn how to prepare a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables during special events scheduled from 10:30Continue reading…
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East Moline Main Street: Fun in downtown East Moline for the summer
Summer in Quad Cities is always full of fun events and festivals. While many imagine The District of Rock Island or Downtown Davenport when they think of summer fun, there are also a lot ofContinue reading…
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Find your Treasure at Picker’s Paradise on June 10
What might you find at the Picker’s Paradise? Can it be one of a kind, made just for you pair of earrings or an antique china plate with a rare design on it? Whatever itContinue reading…
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Channel Cat Talks: Mexican and Latino American Histories of the Quad Cities
It does not matter whether you are a newcomer or a lifelong resident of the Quad Cities chances are you don’t know much about the place you live in. This summer make time to rideContinue reading…
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Mercado on Fifth returns June 2
After a long work week, many look forward for Friday night when they can finally kick off the shoes and relax. But seeing how the weather is getting warmer with every week, who wants toContinue reading…
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Images: RESPECT Pro Boxing in Davenport, IA May 13, 2017
Check out the images from the professional boxing show RESPECT May 13, 2017 at the Danceland Ballroom in Davenport, IA. Photos by Tar Macias
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Professional Boxing in Davenport, IA is back and this time is for RESPECT
Boxing returns to Davenport, IA this Saturday night as Alien Boi Promotions, Armer Boxing and Calkins Sports Productions Present: 13 de Mayo RESPECT at the Danceland Ballroom on May 13. This will be a professionalContinue reading…
UFC® RETURNS TO MEXICO CITY AUGUST 5
For immediate release: May 11, 2017 ARENA CIUDAD DEL MEXICO WILL HOST FOURTH EVENT IN MEXICO CITY SINCE 2014 MEXICO CITY –UFC® today officially announced its return to Mexico City on August 5, 2017, markingContinue reading…
Snoop Dogg on Instagram singing along to Jenni Rivera’s “Envuélvete.”
Snoop Dogg took to Instagram and posted a video of himself listening to a Jenni Rivera song while smoking a blunt. Jenny 🙏🏾🌹
Spanish-Speaking community members invited to Grand View University to discuss barriers to minority employment
Listening Tour Tuesday, May 16 6:00 – 7:00 pm Grand View University Student Center (event for Spanish speakers) 2811 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA Grand View University will be hosting an event for Spanish-speakingContinue reading…
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Festival Cinco de Mayo at Valley Junction
Check out the images from the 13th Annual Festival de Cinco de Mayo at Valley Junction West Des Moines. Photos by Tar and Erika Macias
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Des Moines Playhouse, Megan Helmers directs culturally representative production
Des Moines Playhouse recently announced a new production that includes roles representing diverse characters. “One role is written for a Latino, one role is written for a Latina, one role is written for an African-AmericanContinue reading…
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5 great drink ideas to help you celebrate 5 de Mayo
Crafted by notable bartenders in NYC and nationwide, these Mexican-inspired sips are ideal for toasting every tequila-aficionado’s favorite holiday. From a Caliente Cucumber to a Sandia Slurpee, you couldn’t ask for a more refreshing wayContinue reading…
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Marlu’s Xingonas of the Month: The Ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines
This month, we celebrate a group of women that are the definition of Xingonas: the ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative, LLI. The group of women recently celebrated their graduation from the 9-month program, withContinue reading…
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Pictures of the The 23rd Annual Latino Students Awards for the Des Moines School District
The 23rd Annual Latino Students Awards for the Des Moines School District. LULAC 306 Des Moines presented their 23rd edition of these awards to hundreds of Latino students this past Sunday April 30. Photos byContinue reading…
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Build Your Dreams: STEM Conference Gallery
Congratulations to all the young QC Latina Students and their mothers that visited the Fermilab installation for the Build your Dream: STEM Conference in Batavia, IL on Saturday April 29, 2017. Photos by Erika MaciasContinue reading…
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Vibrant Neighborhoods Floreciente features residents and their pride of the neighborhood, gives them an additional voice
The Project Vibrant Neighborhoods Floreciente by WQPT is a project that offers the neighbors from Floreciente and additional voice to showcase their pride in their place of residence and at the same time gives themContinue reading…
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The 100 Series
When in 2014 photographer Jaawan Arrington decided to try to repeat one of his coworker’s 100 Happy Days photo challenge, he did not even imagine that from that one experience a whole new project willContinue reading…
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Armando Castro rides El Toro Loco
Monster Jam is back in town! Get ready for loud engine revving, dirt flying from under big tires and huge monster trucks racing for the win. This year Monster Jam is set for the weekendContinue reading…
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8 Cool Races to run this spring and summer in the Quad Cities
With the weather finally seeming to act its season lately and all the surprise winter storms gone for good, Quad Citizens can begin to break out their shorts and tank tops and prepare for upcomingContinue reading…
Veterans Back for Redemption on 25th Season of The Ultimate Fighter
The current UFC bantamweight champion’s nickname, No Love, will definitely be lived up to this season of The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption which debuts tonight on Fox Sports 1. In its 25th season, the mixed martialContinue reading…
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#IAmAnImmigrant Letter Writing Event in Iowa City
Join Hawkeyes for Dream Iowa and come out to Brew Lab located at 505 E Washington St, Iowa City, on Thursday April 20 at 7pm to write your story. Share your roots, where you cameContinue reading…
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Latina Entrepreneur, Mother of Two, Succeeds Against All Odds
Hardships either break people or make them. Since early age Sonia Villalpando has had more than her share of hardships to deal with. Despite the difficulties, she never let them keep her down. Villalpando, 27-year-oldContinue reading…
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Climate Justice Unity March in Iowa April 22-29
To build momentum for the People’s Climate Movement, Bold Iowa and its partners are organizing an eight-day, 80-mile Climate Justice Unity March. Marchers will set out from Indigenous Iowa’s Little Creek Camp near Millersburg onContinue reading…
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David Barajas Jr of Marshalltown a Friend of Education
David Barajas Jr, CEO of the Marshalltown Regional Partnership, has been named a Friend of the AEA by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. Barajas received the award during a presentation at the AEA Boards of Directors’Continue reading…
