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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Education, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Quad Cities
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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…
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/ Executive Orders, President Trump, Sanctuary Cities, Wall
LULAC Statement on New Executive Orders on Border Wall and Sanctuary Cities
Today, President Trump signed two controversial executive orders regarding the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and penalties for sanctuary cities. The proposed wall would extend along the southern border and would costContinue reading…
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/ Brons, Bulls, Mexican Bulls, Moline, Rodeo
Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo is returning to Moline
Witness BULLS! BRONCS! And a whole lot more as the gates swing for the 2017 Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo National Tour stop at the iWireless Center. The nation’s best bucking broncs and bulls and theContinue reading…
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David Barajas Jr. Joins Greater Des Moines Partnership Board of Directors
Marshalltown Regional Partnership CEO, David Barajas Jr., was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Artículo en Español The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic andContinue reading…
Young Immigrants’ Contributions Benefit American Workers
National Immigration Forum American workers thrive when immigrants enter the workforce well-educated, well-trained and able to generate jobs. In fact, researchers have found that immigrants start more than a quarter of new businesses and startedContinue reading…
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East Moline Teachers will vote on an Intent to Strike on Monday
EAST MOLINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE East Moline, IL January 20, 2017: After making every effort to settle a contract, the members of the East Moline Education Association were left with few options after bargainingContinue reading…
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/ Ascentra, Ascentra Credit Union, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Reembolso de Impuestos, Tax Return
“Today Ascentra is Making Sense of Tax Returns.”
If you’re getting a tax refund, careful planning could help improve your finances for the year. Here are some tips to help maximize your tax refund. Reduce debt – Use your refund to payoff creditContinue reading…
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The Three Wise Men tradition
Although the origin of the Three Wise Men is a real mystery, its tracks takes us back to the Bible, to the Gospel readings of Saint Matthew. There, it talks about the journey made byContinue reading…
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/ Al Éxito, Central Iowa, Des Moines, Education, Iowa Latinos, Latinos in Higher Education, Latinos Unidos, Marshalltown, Movimiento, Ottumwa, Si se puede
When a Community Comes Together a Time of Trial Brings a Time of Triumph for Iowa Al Exito Students
By Jocelyn Frohwein Nina Garcia once said, “I think my Latino culture has equipped me with a different point of view than the rest of my counterparts, and seeing things from a different angle hasContinue reading…
A Second Chance
By Victor Oyervides Recent events have been stirring up memories inside of me: rioting in the streets, police shootings, burning of flags, hosing down of protesters, communities on fire, attacks on law enforcement, and muchContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Quad Cities
/ Collegiate Council, Davenport, Iowa, Latinos in Higher Education, LULAC, LULAC SAU Council, Saint Ambrose University
Saint Ambrose University is host to the first LULAC Collegiate Council in Iowa
By Dawn Neuses DAVENPORT, Iowa — A diverse group of students have created a community at St. Ambrose University, a place where they can excel and share their culture as members of the first LULACContinue reading…
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The Quad-Cities’ first, locally-owned Internet-based radio station has launched
Flood 93 Radio, the area’s newest radio station, is home to R&B, Hip-Hop, EDM, Latin, House and Top-40 music hits. The station is locally owned and operated and accessible via its website – www.flood93radio.com –Continue reading…
Consulado de México, CANCELA Consulado Móvil de este sábado en Cedar Rapids
La Cónsul de México en Omaha, Guadalupe Sánchez Salazar, anunció la cancelación del Consulado Móvil de México, que estaba previsto llevarse a cabo este sábado 10 de Diciembre en la ciudad de Cedar Rapids, IA.Continue reading…
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Disney On Ice is coming to Moline Dec 1-4
Nothing can stop a princess from a courageous adventure when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream skates into to the iWireless Center in Moline December 1-4. Artículo en Español Join your hosts Mickey MouseContinue reading…
Editorials, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Politics
/ 60 Minutes, America's Voice, DACA, DAPA, Deportations, Donald Trump, Frank Sharry, Immigration
Trump’s Plan to Deport “Criminals” is a Ruse and a Pretext to Start Massive Deportations of Hardworking Families
On Sunday night’s “60 Minutes,” Donald Trump pledged to immediately deport 2 to 3 million immigrants, stating that we need to remove “the people that are criminal and have criminal records, gang members, drug dealers.”Continue reading…
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/ Ames, Donald Trump, Immigration, Iowa, Iowa Latinos, Iowa State University, ISU, Latinos de Iowa, LUCHA, Movimiento Cosecha, Sanctuary Campus
Iowa State University Joins Over 80 Other Schools And Universities Participating in Walkouts and Sit Ins Demanding #SanctuaryCampus
Undocumented students, many of whom qualify for the deferred action program Trump plans to eliminate, are coming out of the shadows as undocumented, unafraid and resilient in the face of uncertainty. They are calling onContinue reading…
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/ Healthy Housing, Heroes at Home, Holidays, Military Families, Sears, Veterans, Veterans Day
Sears Launches Heroes at Home for the Holidays, Will Provide Immediate Accessibility Upgrades for Veterans
As part of its long-standing commitment to support veterans and military families, Sears is bringing back its Heroes at Home program for the holiday season to immediately assist low-income veterans who are in urgent needContinue reading…
Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ DACA, Donald Trump, DREAM Iowa, Immigration, Iowa
DREAM Iowa Response To Donald Trump Presidency
This is our home, and nobody can deny that. We are ever-present and we are here to stay. The people of our great nation have cast their vote, and we welcome our new president, DonaldContinue reading…
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/ Chicago, DACA, Des Moines, DREAMers, Elections 2016, Illinois, Immigration, Iowa, LULAC, Midwest
Iowa LULAC disheartened by election results, vows to protect DACA recipients
DES MOINES – The League of United Latino American Citizens of Iowa today expressed its disappointment in the outcome of state and national races and vowed to do its part to continue to protect immigrantsContinue reading…
Editorials, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
/ Andrew Bribriesco, Bettendorf, Hillary Clinton, Iowa City, Iowa Latinos Vote, Latinos de Iowa, LULAC 308, Paloma
Andrew Bribriesco and family of Iowa City make a cameo on latest video by the Hillary Clinton campaign
Check out Iowa City lawyer and Bettendorf native Andrew Bribriesco, Jasmine Hernandez and their daughter Paloma in the latest video by Hillary Clinton for America. Their appearance is around minute 4:54 of the video:
Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Cervical Cancer, Gilda's Club QC, HPV, Human Papilloma Virus, Iowa Cancer Consortium, Someone You Love, Trinity Muscatine Public Health, West Liberty
Powerful documentary “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” Makes West Liberty Premiere with Special Screening in Spanish
Filmmakers Frederic Lumiere and Mark Hefti have announced the West Liberty premiere of their new film Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic, with a special screening, on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the St. Joseph’sContinue reading…
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/ Iowa City, Iowa Latinos Vote, Voto Latino, West Liberty
El Voto
By Maria Curi Courtesy of The Daily Iowan In West Liberty, just 15 minutes east of Iowa City, pedestrians recognize each other across the street and wave hello to familiar faces. In this small,Continue reading…
Hola Illinois, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
/ Elections 2016, Illinois Elections, Rock Island County Elections, Rock Island County Recorder
MEET THE CANDIDATE – Joshua Owens for Rock Island County Recorder
With all the craziness of the national election, it is easy to forget that voters are also voting to fill various positions in local government offices. Meet Joshua Owens who is a candidate for RockContinue reading…
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/ Air Force, Army, Hispanic Heritage Month, Honoring the Military, LULAC, Marines, Navy
Wreath ceremony will honor all military and first responders
DAVENPORT, Iowa – LULAC Council 10 will honor and thank Americans who have served in the military or served the community as first responders during its annual wreath laying ceremony Oct. 15. Artículo en EspañolContinue reading…
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/ Community leaders, Des Moines, Latino Officers, Police Dept., Sgt Vincent Valdez, Thank you Sgt. Valdez, To serve and Protect
Sgt. Vincent Valdez after 30 years in the Des Moines Police Dept.
Sgt. Vincent Valdez is saying good-bye after a 30+ year career with the Des Moines Police Department. Vince has served as the Department’s Public Information Officer in the past and was also the voice forContinue reading…
