The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra will open it’s 90th Anniversary Season with a bang on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University ofContinue reading…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month QC Kick-Off Event to Focus on Migrant Children
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…
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…
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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…
Hola Iowa, Immigration
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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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Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos is returning to St. Mary’s Church in Sterling, IL
Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos is returning to St. Mary’s Church in Sterling, IL from Friday September 6 – Sunday September 8, 2019. Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos isContinue reading…
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Get ready for Fiesta Season!
The seasons are changing. Even though schools are back in session, there is still time left to enjoy a few last days of summer. The best way to enjoy arm weather is to be outsideContinue reading…
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Mattel will come out with Barbie Catrina
Barbie might be known as all American girl, but this year Mattel (the company that makes Barbies) will celebrate the Day of the Dead with special kind of Barbie doll. This year Mattel is rollingContinue reading…
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On the trails again: Illiniwek: Race the Night trail run lights up the night this past weekend in Hampton
If you looked around the Illiniwek Forest Preserve this past Saturday night, with the bonfires, pizza, Swedish Fish and beer around, a late afternoon and evening trail run might have been the last thing youContinue reading…
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The Road Home: Arrowhead resident participates in Nike Running Camp before graduating program
When Armando was placed at Arrowhead, a juvenile behavioral rehabilitation center in the Quad Cities, being on a run team was the last thing on his mind. “When I first got here I really didn’tContinue reading…
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Banda Los Traviesos de Joey Camarillo from Council Bluffs, Iowa continues to conquer Iowa and social media
Move over, Raymix, a group of kids from Council Bluffs, Iowa is taking the world of music by storm. Banda Los Traviesos de Joey Camarillo has been gaining popularity lately. Chances are you might haveContinue reading…
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The Road Home: Arrowhead resident participates in Nike Running Camp before graduating the program
When Armando was placed at Arrowhead, a juvenile behavioral rehabilitation center in the Quad Cities, being on a run team was the last thing on his mind. “When I first got here I really didn’tContinue 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 Asian & Latino Coalition endorses Sen. Kamala Harris
Today the Asian & Latino Coalition has endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris for 2020 Presidential Democratic Candidate. Over 300 members of the Asian and Latino Coalition gathered today, or voted by email, to pick the topContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Politics
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Li Arellano Jr, the Mayor of Dixon, prepares for his third deployment overseas
He is the first Latino to be elected to be the mayor of Dixon, IL. His background is impressive and includes two combat tours to Iraq and co-ownership of 4 small businesses. Liandro “Li” ArellanoContinue reading…
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Viva Quad Cities is proud to announce our 2019 entertainment headliner Isabel Marie Sanchez
Viva Quad Cities is proud to announce our 2019 entertainment headliner Isabel Marie Sanchez. Isabel Marie, born in Chicago, Illinois, is 16 years young who now resides in San Antonio, Texas. She will headline aContinue 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…
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LULAC National Convention 2019 Milwaukee, WI
Images fro the 2019 LULAC National Convention in Milwaukee, WI celebrating 90 years of service for the advancement of the Latino Community. Photos by Tar and Erika Macias
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…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News
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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…
