LA’s 70’s influenced psychedelic-soul band Chicano Batman will play their first ever show in Iowa at Daytrotter’s venue in Davenport on Friday June 30th. Chicano Batman recently performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,Continue reading…
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Luis Alberto Urrea, best-selling author and Pulitzer-Prize finalist, to give keynote address at the David R. Collins Writers’ Conference
The Midwest Writing Center (MWC) is thrilled to announce the annual David R. Collins Writers’ Conference will return to St. Ambrose University on June 22-24. The David R. Collins Writers’ Conference offers high quality, generative writing instructionContinue reading…
Rare Chance to Ride in a Solar Car – in Marshalltown — June 24th
Saturday, June 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Iowa State Solar Car will be at the Marshalltown Courthouse and visitors will not only have a unique opportunity to see the car up close,Continue reading…
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Mid America premier Soccer League is holding tryouts June 5-6
This is a 2 day Tryout event for both BOYS and GIRLS U8-U11 on June 5th & 6th from 5:30p-7:00p @ Stephens Park located in Moline Illinois. Come play for a great soccer club withContinue 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…
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 🙏🏾🌹
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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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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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#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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/ David Barajas Jr, Friend of Area Education Agencies, Iowa, Marshalltown
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…
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LULAC denounces U.S. Rep. King’s hateful remarks, alerts Iowans to petition
Iowa’s 16 councils of the League of United Latin American Citizens today condemned U.S. Rep. Steve King, a Republican Congressman, for his continued racist remarks and hate speech directed toward minorities, immigrants and people ofContinue reading…
Trinity Muscatine Hosts Annual Community Health Fair
Encourages community members to take advantage of local health care resources Muscatine, IA. – UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Muscatine is once again sponsoring its annual Community Health Fair on Wednesday, April 26 from 11 a.m.Continue reading…
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Latinos Unidos of Iowa is presenting their 2017 Spring Fundraiser
Latinos Unidos of Iowa is presenting their 2017 Spring Fundraiser, La Primavera at Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall on Saturday, April 22, 2017. The fundraiser provides scholarships to Latino Students studying at Iowa colleges orContinue reading…
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/ Beyond Borders: Undocumented Mexican Americans, Immigration, Iowa, West Liberty
The Documentary Beyond Borders: Undocumented Mexican Americans will be presented in West Liberty
Two West Liberty organizations will present the documentary Beyond Borders: Undocumented Mexican Americans on Monday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the New Strand Theatre, 111 E 3rd Street in West Liberty, IA. A panelContinue reading…
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Educator, Activist to Present The Anatomy of Prejudice March 24 at St. Ambrose University
DAVENPORT – Internationally known educator and renowned anti-racism activist Jane Elliott will present The Anatomy of Prejudice at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24, in the St. Ambrose University Galvin Fine Arts Center’s Allaert Auditorium.Continue reading…
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/ Community Bond Project, Immigration, LULAC
Iowa group forms to raise money to provide bond, legal assistance to undocumented immigrants
DAVENPORT, IA – A new organization has been founded to help raise bail money for undocumented immigrants being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in eastern Iowa. The Immigration Advocacy Coalition of Iowa (IACI) hasContinue reading…
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State Rep. Tony McCombie to Host Traveling Office Hours at Moline Public Library
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) will be hosting traveling office hours at the Moline Public Library on March 13th. “Government works better when residents inform their elected leaders of issues affecting them,” said Rep. McCombie.Continue reading…
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Visiting wind quintet to share music of Latin America
Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series presents wind quintet Quinteto Latino in residence for two weeks, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21. Quinteto Latino blends the vibrant colors and vigorous rhythms of Latin American music withContinue reading…
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University of Iowa librarian creator of the website “Migration is Beautiful” wins national award
Janet Weaver, assistant curator of the Iowa Women’s Archives at the University of Iowa, is the winner of the 2017 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Women and Gender Studies Section (WGSS) Award forContinue reading…
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/ Floreciente, Hola America, Moline, The Gateway to New Americans, Vibrant Neighborhoods, WQPT
WQPT kicks off ‘Vibrant Neighborhoods’ initiative with community discussion
WQPT is embarking on a new community initiative made possible by a grant from Global Communities. Called Vibrant Neighborhoods, the 18-month initiative will include screenings and discussions, taped interviews with stakeholders in the Floreciente neighborhoodContinue reading…
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/ Day Without Immigrants, Día sin Inmigrantes, Immigration, Iowa, Latinos de Iowa
The State of Iowa Joins The National Movement “A Day Without Immigrants”
Immigrants and allies in the State of Iowa declare themselves on strike and rally to create awareness about anti-immigrant rhetoric and legislation engulfing our nation and state. The movement is calling on the entire communityContinue reading…
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Statement on Arrest of DACA Recipient
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement by Ali Noorani, Executive Director of National Immigration Forum, in response to the arrest and detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials of Daniel Ramirez Medina, aContinue reading…
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/ Community CPA, Davenport, Des Moines, Impuestos, Iowa City, Quad Cities, Tax Return, Tax Time
Tax Preparation Service (Individual, Partnership, and Corporation Returns)
Community CPA offers tax preparation services to both the local businesses and the residents of Davenport and surrounding cities. Special discounts are available at this time. Community CPA is a CPA firm with offices inContinue reading…
I was a stranger and you did not welcome me
Originally a post on Father James Martin’s public Facebook page President Trump has announced that he will order the construction of a Mexican border wall, the first in a series of actions to crackContinue reading…
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New Scholarship for LGBTQ Youth in Iowa
Iowa Safe Schools, the state’s leading organization supporting LGBTQ youth, announced today a new scholarship program to benefit LGBTQ youth across the state. Artículo en Español The ZBH Courageous Award is a $1,000 scholarship toContinue reading…
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/ $1.000 Scholarship, Jack Dye Scholarship, Moline, Moline Foundation, Scholarships Available
The Moline Foundation announces Jack Dye Scholarship application deadline
A scholarship to honor the life of Jack Dye has been announced by the Moline Foundation. Jack Dye was a well-known teacher and coach. He began his teaching career at Roosevelt Military Academy in Aledo,Continue reading…
