Sones de México Ensemble, the multiple GRAMMY nominated Mexican folk music group, will bring their music and programs to the Quad Cities on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14. The six-member band will performContinue reading…
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“Celebrating Day of the Dead” at the Figge
The FIGGE Art Museum in Davenport in partnership with LULAC QC, Hola America and Hola Iowa would like to invite you to the annual Day of the Dead Family Day Celebration at the FIGGE onContinue reading…
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“Memorias Coloridas” is a Tapestry of Poetry and Art with a Day of the Dead Theme, A Poetry Book You Can Color
“Memorias Coloridas” is a 98-page poetry and coloring book released by the Chicago-based Zarape, LLC. Filled with original poetry and hand drawings, this book is intricately detailed for hours of quality time with family, friendsContinue reading…
Gonzalez gets second chance to make a first impression at UFC 216 this Saturday night
For UFC strawweight fighter, Pearl Gonzalez (6-2), her introduction into the UFC did not go as planned. Gonzalez made her debut back in April at UFC 210 against Cynthia Calvillo and ended up losing byContinue reading…
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Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos returns to Sterling, IL
“She goes where she needs to be,” Dora Brooks explained about the coming of Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos to St. Mary’s Church in Sterling, IL from September 28 to October 1,Continue reading…
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It’s Gotta Be the Shoes: Run With Us program helps hundreds of local area runners at Quad City Marathon
This past weekend at the 20th annual Quad Cities Marathon, as runners raced for the finish line to win their division or get their personal best time, another group of runners were also gettingContinue reading…
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Images from Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival 2017
Relive the fun with the images from the 2017 Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival. Also check out our Instagram account @holaamerica for exclusive pictures Photos by Tar Macias
The Kimmel Effect
By Mark Archibald According to Shakespeare’s King Lear “In jest, there is truth.” Mark Twain said “comedy, is tragedy, plus time.” Both men seemed to foreshadow America’s recent political past. Following Watergate, our trustContinue reading…
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Consulado Móvil visitará la ciudad de Marshalltown, Iowa el 30 de Septiembre
Hola Iowa en colaboración con el Marshalltown Community College y el Marshalltown Regional Partnership se complacen en anunciar la visita del Consulado Móvil de México a Marshalltown. El Consulado de México en Omaha llevará caboContinue reading…
Multiple Strategies Needed to Fight Trump & ICE
By Madeline Cano Community Organizer at Iowa CCI When it comes to fighting racism, it’s all hands on deck. For years, our communities have been under attack. But now it’s being taken to aContinue reading…
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Martin Moreno: HNI Offers Continuous Improvement, Development Opportunities and Employee Ownership
There are many great people working for the HNI Corporation. Martin Moreno is one of employees of HNI, who is a Factory Manager for Stride Factory at the Allsteel Progress Park facility in Fruitland, IA.Continue reading…
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Honoring the Memory
By Mark Archibald September 11, 2001 Southern Illinois University, Warren Hall Dorm I woke up that morning and turned on the television. What I saw didn’t register. A small plane must have had mechanical issuesContinue reading…
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Involvement with an impact: School board candidate Karina Hernández
By Adam Sodders TIMES-REPUBLICAN It wasn’t long after starting work at Marshalltown Schools 19 years ago that Marshalltown School Board candidate Karina Hernández found a passion for the district; now, she’s looking to help moveContinue reading…
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Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival is a true cultural celebration in the heart of Iowa
About 10,000 people will come to Des Moines this month to celebrate the history and culture of the Latin American community as well as the contributions it has made to Iowa. Attendees to thisContinue reading…
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Perez vs. Cruz for the super featherweight title at Live Pro Boxing event this Saturday in Davenport, IA
The sound of the boxing bell, the shouts from the crowd, the face off of the rival fighters and the air is charged with excitement. Many residents of the Quad Cities love boxing. There isContinue reading…
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Sterling & Rock Falls celebrate 65 years of the Fiesta Day Parade
STERLING – The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Leaders Committee is organizing the 65th annual Fiesta Parade which will be held Saturday, September 16th. All groups are encouraged to incorporate HispanicContinue reading…
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Gabe’s Gift Memorial 5K Race
The 3rd annual Gabe’s Gift Memorial 5K Race will take place on Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 AM in Moline, IL at Jane Addams Elementary School. Gabe Perkins died on 12 August 2010 from rhabdomyosarcoma after aContinue reading…
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LULAC Quad Cities presents the annual East Moline Fiesta Day Parade
Mexico’s Independence Day Parade is a celebration of culture, celebration of people, and a celebration that has become annual tradition in East Moline, IL. LULAC Quad Cities presents the annual East Moline Fiesta Day ParadeContinue reading…
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VIVA Quad Cities is back in Moline!
After several years in Bettendorf, IA, Quad Cities’ oldest Hispanic festival VIVA Quad Cities returns to its place of origin, the city of Moline, IL. This year the festival will be held on 11th StreetContinue reading…
Tiffany “Time Bomb” Van Soest has first title defense in Chicago at Glory 44 this Friday Night
Her opponent may have changed, but for Glory Kickboxing’s Super Bantamweight champion, Tiffany “Time Bomb” Van Soest (17-2-1), the game plan is the same. And that is to defend her title. “They say that itsContinue reading…
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El Consulado Móvil de Chicago regresa a Moline – 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 10Continue reading…
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State Rep. Tony McCombie to Host Free Immigration Seminar in Moline
SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) will partner with the New Americans Initiative and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to host an immigration seminar on becoming a US CitizenContinue reading…
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Quad Cities Ballet Folklórico presents Mexican Fiesta X
The Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico presented Mexican Fiesta X on Saturday August 12, 2017 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Moline. Here are the images from their performance. For more images visit our FacebookContinue reading…
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The Esperanza Legal Aid Center Helping the Immigrant Community
It is not easy to navigate the legal ins and outs of immigration laws. That is why it is reassuring to have someone with knowledge who can help with the paperwork and answer some questionsContinue reading…
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Business workshop provides information on how to start your own business
“Remarkably, growth in the number of Latino-owned firms in the United States is outpacing growth in number among other firms. This high business creation rate is unique in the U.S. because the five-year averageContinue reading…
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LULAC QC Scholarships
LULAC Davenport in collaboration with LULAC Moline held their annual Scholarship banquet at the Rogalski Center at Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. This year they awarded $41,800 to 58 Quad City area studentsContinue reading…
