By Adam Sodders Courtesy of the Times Republican “How can we welcome new Iowans to our communities?” That was the topic of focus during the Des Moines Register “Changing Iowa” panel discussion Thursday evening at theContinue reading…
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Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
/ Art Center, Catrinas, Day of the Dead, Des Moines, Día de los Muertos
Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Des Moines
In 1519, Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes invaded what is now Mexico, bringing with him the Catholic religion and the rule of the King of Castille during the first wave of Spanish colonization in the Americas.Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Cultura, Mercado on Fifth, Moline, Música, Sones de México
Sones de México Ensemble, the multiple GRAMMY nominated Mexican folk music group, will bring their music to Mercado on Fifth
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…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Arte, Coloring Book, Cultura, Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos, Memorias Coloridas, Poemas
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics
/ Karina Hernandez, Marshalltown, Marshalltown School Board
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…
Business, Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ A Cultural Celebration, Cultura, Des Moines, Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival, Mariachi, Mexican Food
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…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Latest News
/ 65th annual Fiesta Day Parade, Desfile Mexicano, Rock Falls, Sauk Valley Area, Sterling
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…
Education, Health, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Gabe Perkins, Gabe's Gift Memorial 5K Race
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…
Culture, Education, Immigration, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
/ ICIRR, IL 71st District, Moline, New Americans Initiative, State Representative, Tony McCombie, World Relief
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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/ Negocios Latinos, SBDC, Small Business Development Center, WIU-QC
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…
The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to honor Mary Campos with the 2017 Edward S. Allen Award
Des Moines, Iowa —The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to honor Mary Campos with the 2017 Edward S. Allen Award. In one way or another, Mary Campos has touched the lives of hundreds, ifContinue reading…
Get ready Moline, IL, because it’s time to be amazed! Cirque Italia is coming with a brand new show and tons of excitement
Cirque Italia is a unique show in every sense. After five years of consolidation, a rigorous casting selection, and over 1,000 performances nationwide; this spectacular production has become the greatest version of a “traveling circus”.Continue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Davenport, Des Moines, Henry Vargas, Ila Plasencia, Iowa, Iowa Latino Hall of Fame, Mary Campos, Office of Latino Affairs, Salón de la Fama Latino de Iowa, West Des Moines
Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Human Rights and the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is pleased to announce three outstanding Latinos to be inducted into the 2017 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ Connection, Dead immigrants, Human Trafficking, Immigration, Iowa, LULAC, San Antonio, Stop Human Trafficking
LULAC IOWA demands immediate investigation into Human Trafficking ties to Iowa
Bettendorf, IA, July 24, 2017 – As the death toll climbs to 10 in the human trafficking tragedy in San Antonio, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Iowa calls for answers. FactsContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ A.B. Quintanilla, Floreciente, Kumbia Kings All Starz, Mercado on Fifth, Mercado on Fifth Concert, Moline, Ricky Valenz, Tejano Music
As Fate Would Have It: The Story of Ricky Valenz
By Vey Rodriguez / Hola America It’s 5 a.m. in New York City. The taxis from the streets below and sirens from multiple Police cruisers can be heard slowly fading off, into the distance. RickyContinue reading…
Business, Education, Hola Illinois, Latest News, More, Quad Cities, Sports
/ EasMoMentum, East Moline, East Moline Main Street, EMPD, Hoops 4 Hope
Hoops 4 Hope building community through sports
United We Ball, a non profit leadership organization that looks for ways to improve the Quad Cities area through sports and community projects, and the East Moline Police Department would like to invite families fromContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Quad Cities
/ EasMoMentum, East Moline, Freedom Fest, Funktastic 5, Military
East Moline’s Freedom Fest August 19
Summer is getting closer and closer to its end and school is about to start, but that does not mean that the fun should stop. East Moline Main Street Association invites everyone in the communityContinue reading…
Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Politics
/ ICE, Immigration, Immigration Advocate, Iowa Sanctuary Movement, Vigil
Iowans hold vigil in support of immigrants
Des Moines – Early on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, the Iowa Sanctuary Movement held a vigil in front of the Federal Building downtown to demonstrate its support for immigrant families in Iowa. Around three dozen peopleContinue reading…
College/HS, Education, Hola Iowa, Sports
/ Daily Iowan, Hawkeye Basketball, Hawkeyes, Iowa City, Luka Garza, University of Iowa
Incoming freshman Luka Garza gives Hawkeye fans hope in a position the squad has struggled
By Jess Westendorf Courtesy of The Daily Iowan Now that summer is here, the Iowa men’s basketball team is in the middle of the off-season, and many Hawkeye fans might wonder what is in storeContinue reading…
Iowans offer their churches as sanctuary to people at risk of deportation
A call for action to protect immigrant families Des Moines, Iowa — Eleven Iowa congregations recently announced the formation of the Iowa Sanctuary Movement, a network of faith communities which are the first in theContinue reading…
Business, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics
/ Bettendorf, Davenport, Gov. Bruce Rauner, Gov. Kim Reynolds, I-74 Bridge, Illinois, Iowa, Moline, Quad Cities, Rock Island
Gov. Reynolds, Gov. Rauner break ground on I-74 bridge reconstruction project
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner broke ground Monday June 26 launching a three-and-a-half year construction project to build a new Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge. The project will improve safety and travelContinue reading…
Des Moines Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the 80/35 Music Festival This Weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 3, 2017) – Des Moines will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 80/35 music festival on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, 2017, in Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park atContinue reading…
Meet the 2017 WQPT/PBS Ambassadors
WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is pleased to introduce its 2017 WQPT/PBS Ambassadors, an elite volunteer corps made up of college students. Entering its 13th year, the program provides college students with the opportunity to representContinue reading…
