Scott County Supervisor Ken Croken today called upon all Quad Citizens of “goodwill and conscience” to take time on September 15 to remember migrant children at the U.S.-Mexican border traumatized by their separation from parentsContinue reading…
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Erika Macias
The 2019 Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival was one to remember
By Christina Fernandez-Morrow The sun shone bright in Des Moines as volunteers spent the morning and afternoon setting up for the Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival, the only festival in Iowa dedicated entirely toContinue reading…
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Dolores Huerta,Nationally renowned civil and women’s rights activist, to headline 2019 Inspired Event in Des Moines
The Chrysalis Foundation announces that Dolores Huerta, one of the most important yet least known activists of our time, will be the featured speaker for their 2019 Inspired Event on Friday, Sept. 20 from 11:30Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Festivals, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
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Fiesta Time in Iowa!
The end of summer does not have to make you feel sad. The last warm days of summer are meant to be enjoyed and celebrated. September 15 marks the beginning of the celebration of HispanicContinue reading…
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Sonia Reyes-Snyder: Breaking Barriers
During El Salvador’s long and bloody civil war, from 1980 to 1992, more than 75,000 people were killed. Sonia Reyes-Snyder grew up in the heart of it, in San Salvador, the nation’s capital. Her motherContinue reading…
This year there will be more music and fun at the Cedar Rapids Latino Festival September 15
September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Come out and celebrate Hispanic heritage and Latino community during Festival Latino de Cedar Rapids that this year coincides with the first day of Hispanic HeritageContinue reading…
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OZUNA and LOGIC will headline Los Dells Festival 2019
The spectacular artist lineup for Los Dells Festival 2019 is finally unveiled and once again, does not disappoint. Every year the Wisconsin festival has amazed with its carefully curated music artists selection to perform inContinue reading…
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs and the Iowa Department of Human Rights Announce 2019 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Honorees
The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame was established by the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs to honor, and to ensure that the efforts of outstanding Latino leaders are honorably recognized and celebrated. The Iowa LatinoContinue reading…
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Consulado Móvil de México visitará la ciudad de Marshalltown, Iowa el 10 de Agosto
El Consulado de México en Omaha llevará cabo un Consulado Móvil el sábado 10 de Agosto de 2019, en la ciudad de Marshalltown, Iowa a partir de las 8:00 am. El Consulado Móvil prestará susContinue reading…
Lifelong southsider, Chelsea Chism-Vargas announces run for 4th Ward, Des Moines City Council
Today, July 16th, local community activist and lifetime southsider, Chelsea Chism-Vargas, formally announced her candidacy for the Des Moines City Council, Ward 4 seat. Chelsea Chism-Vargas is a first generation Peruvian-American born and raised inContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Food, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Quad Cities
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+Together Des Moines all-day fundraising event is on July 20th
Immigration is front and center issue again. If you feel like you wish you could do something to help, consider participating in a special event called +Together Des Moines on Saturday, July 20 of 2019.Continue reading…
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Latin Persuasion Car Club celebrate their 25th Anniversary
Latin Persuasion is a family friendly car club that was established in 1994 by Mike Sanchez and Flavio Rosas. This car club is well known in the community. In addition, the club was featured inContinue reading…
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The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs opposes the opening of detention centers in Iowa
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs opposes the opening of detention centers in Iowa. Not only is it inhumane and costly, but it is also cruel. Our opposition is derived from recent reports of unsafe environments where children are denied accessContinue reading…
LULAC Iowa Strongly Opposes Any Proposal to Place Child Detainees in Iowa
The League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa absolutely opposes any plan or proposal to place child detainees that have been apprehended at the southern border into the State of Iowa. It was reportedContinue reading…
Dive into the Magical World of Cirque Italia from July 18 to 21 in West Des Moines
Have you ever DREAMED of visiting ITALY? Well in it’s NEWEST production Cirque Italia is bringing the towns of Italy to you as our majestic ship sails from port to port………Don’t miss your chance toContinue reading…
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Celso Piña will headline the Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival in his first presentation in Iowa
Celso Piña (Born April the 6th 1953 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México), renowned accordion player and singer who has risen to be one of the most notable figures in cumbia music will make his IowaContinue reading…
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80/35 Music Festival returns next week with more live music and a refreshed layout
More than 40 bands on 5 stages in downtown Des Moines DES MOINES, Iowa (July 5, 2019) –80/35 is rolling out a refreshed look when it lands Western Gateway Park downtown Des Moines onContinue reading…
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The Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival is back with Chicago based band Dos Santos in the lineup
The Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival is back! The WMLMF began as a memorial concert in 2012. Over the years the popularity of the event grew and in 2016 it was converted to a festivalContinue reading…
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Sanders Condemns ICE and CBP Impunity, Calls for the End of Family Detention
WASHINGTON, July 2—In response to news of deplorable conditions faced by detainees at border facilities recently visited by members of Congress, as well as revelations that nearly 10,000 current and former Border Patrol agents were involved in a secret FacebookContinue reading…
OnDoc and Patient RX Discount: Revolutionary New Affordable Healthcare Options
It is no secret at this point that the healthcare industry in this country is a joke. For individuals and families not covered by large/corporate employer-sponsored or governmental plans (and many times even those remainContinue reading…
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/ City Council, Des Moines, Latinos in Politics, Latinx
MARLU ABARCA ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE
Young Latina set to challenge Coleman in City Council At-Large Race Des Moines, IA – Today, Marlu Abarca, 27, announced her run for City Council At-Large. The North of Grand resident will speak at aContinue reading…
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Culinary Fight Night Championship is tonight!
The people came to the preliminaries, filled their bellies and selected two finalists! Chef Ben Hayes and Chef Diego Rodriguez (Proof Restaurant) have advanced to CFN’s Summer Series finale!!! Both chefs will develop, prepare andContinue reading…
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IL Minority Business Certification Workshop June 27
Multicultural- and minority-owned businesses, including women- and veteran-owned businesses, are invited to attend this workshop to learn about the benefits of becoming a certified minority-owned enterprise. This event is co-hosted by the Quad Cities ChamberContinue reading…
KALA celebrates their 50th Anniversary with an Open House June 22
KALA signed on the air originally in the fall of 1967, but did not begin regular, consistent broadcasts until Valentine’s Day weekend 1969. This marks their 50th year of continuous service to the Quad Cities.Continue reading…
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Carlos Portes: A Tribute
By JEFF HUTTON Hola America contributor When Carlos Portes held court, you could guarantee there would be good cigars, refreshing mojitos and challenging conversation. He was a man of ideas, had a vast knowledge ofContinue reading…
