Throughout the centuries people used arts to communicate, to inspire, to support and to share their thoughts and beliefs. It is customary to believe of immigrants as workers and business owners, but there are manyContinue reading…
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Anastassia Zvoryguina
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
/ Brasil, Brazil Carnival, Brazil Terra Grill, Brazilian Cultural Center, Carnaval, Iowa, West Des Moines
Celebrate Brazilian Carnival in West Des Moines
Amid bitterly cold everyone is craving a little bit of sun. On March 2, 2019, the recently opened Brazil Terra Grill and Brazilian Cultural Center invite residents of Des Moines and surrounding areas to BrazilianContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Health, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ Fight for Juan V, Juan Vasquez, New Style Barbershop
Fundraiser for Juan Vazquez on March 3
It strikes people unexpectedly. No one is immune to cancer. It also drains people emotionally, physically and more often than not financially. Juan Vasquez, a barber in a The New Style Barber shop, might haveContinue reading…
Acapulco Grocery and Bakery keeps on thriving in Iowa City
The American Dream for every person it is different. Some want a big house with white picket fence, while others dream of launching their own business. Whatever the dream is, immigrants are similar to citizensContinue reading…
Elisa Beristain star of Rica, Famosa, Latina, shares her version of feminism for the modern Latina woman
She loves to surround herself with people who can show and teach her something new. She is passionate about empowering women and sharing her version of feminism for modern Latina women through her social mediaContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Quad Cities
/ CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo, Moline, Rodeo, TaxSlayer Center
CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to Moline
Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages start your year right. Get your best boots and hats ready because rodeo is rolling into town on January of 2019. CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo will be at theContinue reading…
Nancy Alejandre participant of Nuestra Belleza Latina wants young Latinas to believe in themselves
What can be said about Beauty Pageants? Nowadays, many of them seem to lose their luster and glamour. Today, young women want to be more than just a beautiful face and instead of following someContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Ballet Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Orchestra Iowa, Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico, The Nutcracker
Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico dancers will be featured in the Nutcracker
In the United States performances of the Nutcracker by various ballet companies have become a Christmas tradition. The Nutcracker tales have been a huge part of popular culture since late 60s of last century, thereContinue reading…
Culture, Hola Illinois, Latest News
/ Illinois Bicentennial Honor 200, John Espinoza, Latinos in the Military, Ray Torres, Rock Falls, Sauk Valley Area, Sterling
Two Sauk Valley veterans will be honored for their community service at the Illinois Bicentennial Honor 200
They served their country with honor. They have been living their lives with honor as well and on December 3 two veterans John Espinoza and Raymond Torres from Sterling-Rock Falls area will be recognizedContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News
/ Ankeny, Empresarios, Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit, Iowa, Latinas en Negocios, Negocios Latinos
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit teaches you the skills to succeed in businesses
According to National Women’s Business Council, since 2007 there was growth of almost 87% of Latina-owned small business in the United States. Also, a Stanford study found that 70% of funding to start business comesContinue reading…
Tragic pool accident changed the life of teenagers Juan Rivera and Ariana King
For high school graduates life is full of hope and wonder. They are stepping into adulthood; they are just starting to open new doors looking around to see what path to take and try toContinue reading…
Culture, Hola Illinois
/ La Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos, Padre Jorge Bravo, St. Mary’s Sterling, Sterling
Meet Father Jorge Bravo the new priest at St. Mary’s in Sterling
Sometimes people make plans, but they don’t pan out as wished. As the saying goes, person proposes, but God disposes. Father Jorge Bravo had plans for his life, but God’s calling rearranged his plansContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Des Moines, Evelyn K. Davis Center, Financial Education, Principal Financial Group
You are invited to learn more about retirement planning for the future at bilingual workshop
Concerns of being financially stable when one reaches retirement age can be stressful. Fortunately, these stress inducing concerns don’t have to keep you up at night. This is where the financial education seminar focused onContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ 66th Annual Fiesta Days Parade, East Moline Fiesta Parade, Fiesta Time, Taste of Fiesta, Viva Quad Cities
Fiesta Time is here!
September is Fiesta month. Hispanic culture will be celebrated everywhere in the United States and of course, the Quad Cities and surrounding areas will be having a few traditional celebrations as well. Get your familyContinue reading…
Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Captain America, Hulk, Marvel Live, Moline, Quad Cities, Spiderman, TaxSlayer Center, Thor
Marvel Universe LIVE! Comes to Moline
Spider-Man and Iron Man are great superheroes, but when Capitan America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk, Black Widow, Wasp and Iron Fist join them then everyone on the planet can feel safe. And once everyone’s favoriteContinue reading…
The Arc of the Quad Cities making a difference in people’s lives
Disability does not have to impede people from living a full life. Whether it is physical or intellectual disability, people, who are living with either and with a little help from others can lead productiveContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ EasMoMentum, East Moline, East Moline Paletero Project, Glenview
The East Moline Paletero Project
Two 8th graders worthy of praise and admiration. Community members who come together to help the two boys to reach their dream. These are two main ingredients that are bound to make The East MolineContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa
/ Des Moines, Highland Park Community Church, Iowa, The Renew Resale Shop
The Renew Resale Shop in Des Moines helps foster self-reliance and self-esteem
Resale shops can be a place where customers find small treasures or they can be dusty, smelly stores full of stained, ripped or otherwise unusable things priced as much as new. The Renew ResaleContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Quad Cities
/ Friday Nights, La Pulga on Fifth, Mercado on Fifth, New Season
Mercado on Fifth returns this Friday June 1
Even though Mercado on Fifth started operating just two years ago, it is quickly becoming a favorite spot to be on Fridays for many residents of the Quad Cities. This year Mercado on FifthContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa
/ Iniciativa de Liderazgo para Latinas, Iowa, Latina Leadership Initiative
The Latina Leadership Initiative is building the leaders for the future
In the past the belief has always been that leaders are natural born, but lately the Behavioral Theories tell that it is not true. The new belief is that leaders are made through the processContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa
/ Aaron Martinez, Iowa, Latinos in the Military, Norwalk, PTSD, Struggle Beyond the Decade
“Struggle Beyond the Decade” one man’s commitment in finding real solutions for veterans struggling with PTSD
He is telling stories from behind his camera. He is hoping that his documentary called, “Struggle Beyond the Decade” will educate and even lead to real solutions for veterans struggling with PTSD. According toContinue reading…
Living the Zumba life in Iowa
Dance to your heart’s content to the sounds of cheerful music while exercising and getting healthier? Check! Getting instructions from licensed Zumba Educational Specialist? Check! Fun and safe environment, where everyone feels welcomed? Check! ThanksContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Iowa Office of Latino Affairs, Marshalltown, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Awareness Month, Sonia Reyes-Snyder, Tama, Toledo
Mental Health Awareness and the Latino Community
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month “Latinos are no different when it comes to prevalence of mental health conditions when compared to the rest of the population. However, your concernsContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Illinois
/ Latino Club, Latinos in Higher Education, Rock Falls, Sauk Valley Area, Sterling, Sterling High School
Latino Club prepares College Night at Sterling High School
This school year coming to an end and many High School seniors are thinking about college. It easy to say, “go to college,” but sometimes both parents and the students are not sure whatContinue reading…
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…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois
/ Business, Feature, Gracie, Insurance, Seguros con Graciela
“Honesty, Integrity, Discipline, Unity and Loyalty.” values that Graciela Macias lives by
She is a fighter, she is a giver, she is a mother and a wife and she is responsible businesswoman who believes that good communication is one of the most important keys to success forContinue reading…
