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…
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Erika Macias
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…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
Business, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
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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…
U.S. News & World Report: Iowa is #1 state in the country
Iowa is the #1 state in the country, according to a new study from U.S. News & World Report. Gov. Kim Reynolds appeared on CBS This Morning on Tuesday to make the announcement aboutContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Día de Visita para Familias Latinas, Empowering Latinos, Iowa State University, Latino Family Visit Days, Latinos in Higher Education, Si se puede
Latino Family Visit Days at Iowa State University
The Latino/a Family Visit Day is an event hosted by The Iowa State Chapter of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. in collaboration with the Office of Admissions. This day is designed to giveContinue reading…
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You’re invited to the Quad Cities Big Table
We know that big ideas can spring from a small conversation. It’s a proven reality that people invest in what they create. The Quad Cities Big Table is an opportunity to gather around a tableContinue reading…
Business, Education, Hola Illinois, Latest News
/ Chicago Park District, Chief Technology Officer, Eli Reynoso, Roberto Carmona
Eli Reynoso: A Leader Leveraging Technology Skills for Impacting Communities
By Roberto Carmona When I considered writing for Hola America (HA), I wanted to promote positive images of leaders from the Midwest. For this article, I profile Eli Reynoso the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) forContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Politics
/ Al Éxito, Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs, Iowa Office of Latino Affairs, Latino Day on the Hill
Iowa Latino Day on the Hill was a great success
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs held the very first Latino Day on the Hill on Thursday, January 25, 2018, reaching their goal of serving as a bridge to connect Iowa’s Latino community with theContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
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Marshalltown HS graduate pays it forward to youth
Norma Dorado-Robles is quick to thank Marshalltown High School staff and her fellow classmates at that time for helping her through school when she had limited English language skills. Her best way to thankContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ DACA, DREAM Iowa, Immigration, Iowa
In Iowa and Across America, Public is Strongly Pro-Immigrant and Opposed to Trump’s Nativist Agenda
By Frank Sharry When it comes to immigration, President Trump and fellow hardliners are on the wrong side of American public opinion, as new analysis and new Iowa polling each make clear. At Vox, DylanContinue reading…
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To my Bros: Me Too, the Women’s March and my birthday
By Roberto Carmona Last week was my birthday. I turned fifty-three. The highlight of my birthday every year is that the Saturday before, I have brunch with my daughters. Last Saturday there was no brunchContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Politics, Quad Cities
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Hola America and the Digital Age: Pairing Social Media with Community Commitment
By Roberto Carmona This is my first 2018 article for Hola Iowa and Hola America (HA). About five years ago, I wrote for HA and some readers said they liked my conversational style for explainingContinue reading…
LULAC announces leadership banquet award winners
DES MOINES – A longtime Latino family business owner and a young activist who has worked to make Iowa’s communities a more welcoming place for all individuals are among those who will be recognized atContinue reading…
Marshalltown LULAC Council formation process under way
By Adam Sodders Courtesy of Times Republican “I can’t tell you how excited I am to see something like this take off so quickly.” Former U.S. Special Ambassador to Latin America and Marshalltown resident CarlosContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics
/ Iowa Latinos, Latino Day on the Hill, Si se puede
Latino Day in the Hill 2018
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs announced that it would hold its First Annual Latino Day on the Hill on January 25, 2018. Attendees include legislators and other elected and appointed officials from all overContinue reading…
“Coco” A Story of Love and Family The new Disney Pixar movie opens November 22
By Amelia Orozco When you step into Santa Cecilia, the town depicted in the new popular Disney Pixar movie, “Coco,” you enter a colorful and lively world. Perhaps it sounds strange to describe anContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
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Shark Tank Contestant Headlines the 2017 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit
Robbie Cabral, founder, CEO, and creator of BenjiLock will attend as a keynote speaker at the 2017 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) in central Iowa next month. Robbie, who appeared on Shark Tank Sunday (October 15)Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
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‘Understand, and accept and learn’ New Iowans the focus of ‘Changing Iowa’ panel discussion
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…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
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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…
