By Jack Cullen Courtesy of the QC Times His smile said it all. With his family’s help, Jesse Perez, 93, traveled by wheelchair across the new bridge to Sylvan Island for the first timeContinue reading…
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Culture, Education, Health, Hola Illinois, More, Quad Cities, Sports
/ Martial Arts, Moline, Quad Cities, Shorinji Kempo
Shorinji Kempo concept of “spirit and body are not separable”
Martial arts are a lot more than just a skill to learn for self defense. It does not just teach you to break blocks with your hands. If you looking for more than justContinue reading…
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/ Harlem Globetrotters, Moline, Quad Cities, TaxSlayer Center
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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/ Consulado de México, Consulado Móvil de Chicago a Moline, Hola America, Matriculas, Moline, pasaportes
El Consulado Móvil de Chicago regresa a Moline en Abril – 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 25Continue reading…
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/ 15 Años, 15th Anniversary, Familia Castro, Latino Owned Business, Moline, Restaurante El Mariachi
El Mariachi Restaurant celebrates their 15th year anniversary
Many say that food made with love tastes the best. In order for a restaurant to be open for 15 years, the people who run it and chefs who cook must put a lot ofContinue reading…
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/ 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…
Health, Running, Sports, Sports
/ Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, qc, Quad Cities, quadcitymarathon, Rock Island, run, runwithus
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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/ Culture, food, Mexican Fiesta, Moline, Music, Música Mexicana, Quad Cities, VIVA QC, Viva Quad Cities
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…
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/ 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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/ Mexican Fiesta X, Moline, QCBF, Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico, Scottish Rite Cathedral
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…
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…
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/ 70th Wedding Anniversary, Immigrants Make America Great, John Deere Harvester, Juan and Dolores Barajas, Lolita's, Moline, Old Mexico, Quad Cities
Juan and Dolores Barajas: A love story 70 years in the making
Marriage is a delicate dance. It requires two people to find compromise when comprise seems to be impossible. It teaches people to love each other’s faults. All in all, marriage is a hard work that trulyContinue reading…
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/ 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…
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/ Latinos in the Military, Moline, Ray Torres, Sterling, The Wall that Heals, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam War, WIU-QC, WQPT
Ray Torres Vietnam War veteran from Sterling, IL will be the keynote speaker at The Wall That Heals opening ceremony at WIU-QC Campus
Vietnam War is also known as Second Indochina War occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The starting date for it is considered November 1 of 1955 and it came to an end with the fallContinue reading…
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/ Ballet Folklorico, Cultura, Folklor, Mexican Fiesta X, Moline, Quad Cities, Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico, Scottish Rite Cathedral
The Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico presents Mexican Fiesta X
See the stomping of the feet to the rhythm of the music, the swooshing of the beautiful dresses and big smiles on the faces of the children dancing to traditional Mexican music. The Quad CitiesContinue reading…
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/ 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…
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/ Black Hawk College, Dr. Truitt, Moline, Quad Cities
Black Hawk College President Announces Retirement
Black Hawk College president, Dr. Bettie Truitt has announced plans to retire at the end of 2017. Dr. Truitt began her career at the College in 1989 as an instructor in the Mathematics Department andContinue reading…
Tryouts for QC Legends Soccer Club
Gio Saucedo and Alex Sandoval along with Mr. Miguel Lara are launching a new Soccer Club in Moline called QC Legends and they are inviting kids wishing to try out to participate Tryouts for QCContinue reading…
Boxing, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Sports
/ Alley Cat Boxing, Amateur Boxing, Boxing, Jeff Perez, Moline, QC Boxing, Quad Cities, Represent
Teaching kids responsibility and sportsmanship through boxing
Keeping kids of the streets while teaching them responsibility and sportsmanship is what Jeff Perez does. And to help him do this admirable work that helps young people of this community, Jeff Perez invites everyoneContinue reading…
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/ Fútbol para niños y niñas, Mid America Premier Soccer, Moline, Quad Cities, Rock Island, Soccer Tryouts
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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/ Channel Cat, Channel Cat Talks, Davenport, East Moline, Latino and Mexican American History in QC, MetroLink, Mississippi River, Moline, Quad Cities, River Action, Rock Island
Channel Cat Talks: Mexican and Latino American Histories of the Quad Cities
It does not matter whether you are a newcomer or a lifelong resident of the Quad Cities chances are you don’t know much about the place you live in. This summer make time to rideContinue reading…
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/ Floreciente, Mercado on Fifth, Moline, West End
Mercado on Fifth returns June 2
After a long work week, many look forward for Friday night when they can finally kick off the shoes and relax. But seeing how the weather is getting warmer with every week, who wants toContinue reading…
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/ Floreciente, Hola America, Moline, PBS, Quad Cities, Vibrant Neighborhoods, WQPT
Vibrant Neighborhoods Floreciente features residents and their pride of the neighborhood, gives them an additional voice
The Project Vibrant Neighborhoods Floreciente by WQPT is a project that offers the neighbors from Floreciente and additional voice to showcase their pride in their place of residence and at the same time gives themContinue reading…
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/ El Toro Loco, iWireless center, Moline, Monster Jam, Quad Cities
Armando Castro rides El Toro Loco
Monster Jam is back in town! Get ready for loud engine revving, dirt flying from under big tires and huge monster trucks racing for the win. This year Monster Jam is set for the weekendContinue reading…
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/ IL 71st District, Illinois, Moline, Moline Library, State Representative, Tony McCombie, Traveling Office
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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/ Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Illinois, Inmigración, Iowa, Moline, Muscatine, Ottumwa, Talleres Informativos de Inmigración, West Liberty
Conozca sus Derechos como Inmigrante – Talleres Informativos por todo Iowa y Quad Cities
5 de Marzo, Ottuma, IA FirstLutheranChurch 126 N Jefferson StreetOttumwa, Iowa Corner of Jefferson St / 4th St 12:30 PM Organizadores: Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors Oficina de Asuntos Latinos de Iowa 5 de Marzo,Continue reading…
