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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Business, Culture, Festivals, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Fiesta Time Iowa, Ottumwa, West Liberty
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…
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…
Boxing, Business, Culture, Education, Festivals, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities, Sports
/ 67th Annual Fiesta Days Parade, East Moline Fiesta Parade, Fiesta Time, Taste of Fiesta, Viva Quad Cities
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…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Barbie, Catrina, Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos
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…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa
/ Angeles Azules, Banda Los Traviesos de Joey Camarillo, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Natalia Lafourcade
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…
Business, Culture, Festivals, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ Café Tacvba, Carlos Vives, Elvis Crespo, Logic, Los Dells Festival 2019, Natalia Lafourcade, Ozuna, Wisconsin Dells
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…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Politics
/ Illinois, Latino Entrepreneurs, Latinos in the Military, Li Arellano Jr, Mayor of Dixon, Sauk Valley Area
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…
Business, Culture, Food, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Quad Cities
/ +Together Des Moines, Ceviche Bar, Des Moines Foodie, El Buen Sabor Latino, Harbinger Des Moines, July 20, Panka Peruvian Restaurant, Ritual Cafe
+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…
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…
Business, Culture, Festivals, Hola Iowa
/ Celso Piña, Des Moines, Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival
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…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News
/ “The Fruits of Unyielding Will: A True Story”, Des Moines, Hounduras, Latinos de Iowa, Marlen Maddux
“The Fruits of Unyielding Will: A True Story” Marlen Maddux’s immigrant story
Every immigrant person has a story to tell, but not everyone is willing to share their story with the world. Marlen Maddux is one of those few people who wanted the world to hear herContinue 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…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics
/ 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…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Chef Ben Hayes, Chef Diego Rodriguez, Culinary Fight Night, Des Moines
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…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ #SheSePuede, East Moline, East Moline Paletera Project, Illinois
The East Moline Paletera Project is ready to cool you off this summer
What can be better than a fruity cold popsicle on a hot summer day? The answer to this question is a popsicle or paleta that helps young people from the community to learn about businessContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Immigration, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Illinois, Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit, Immigrant Owned Businesses, July 20, TaxSlayer Center
The 2nd annual Illinois Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit is set for July 20
Since its creation in 2008 the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit has helped thousands of aspiring business owners. Last year it started to expand to other states beyond Iowa and this year on July 20 it isContinue reading…
Business, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Illinois, Latino Owned Business, Minority Business Certification, Moline, SBDC, WIU-QC
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…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ Carlos Portes, Cuban American, Cubano, Latinos de Iowa, Marshalltown, Operacion Pedro Pan, Operation Peter Pan, U.S. Ambassador for Latin American Affairs
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…
Café Tacvba llega a West Des Moines el 30 de Agosto
Viernes 30 de Agosto de 2019 iEntradas a la venta este viernes 14 de junio a las 10h! Los boletos disponibles en www.ticketmaster.com Café Tacvba es ampliamente reconocido como la banda de rock alternativo IíderContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Iowa, Iowa Latino Hall of Fame, Iowa Office of Latino Affairs
Nominations Open for 2019 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
To celebrate Latino heritage and honor Latinos who have made outstanding and significant cultural, political, social, and economic contributions to Iowa, the Iowa of Commission of Latino Affairs established the Iowa Latino Hall of FameContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ AngeLozano, Fashion, Mex Art Iowa, Mexican Art, Mexican Artisans, Purses
AngeLozano Mexican artisan purses come to Iowa
These small pieces of art are too beautiful to keep hidden in a closet. These unique, one of a kind, colorful products with elaborate designs made by real mexican artisans are meant to be takenContinue reading…
Pablo Salazar Iowa Cubs intern “the best job that I had in the United States”
Most understand that to reach the top of a profession one might have to climb high and work hard. It is also very important to have a specific goal in mind that in turn wouldContinue reading…
LULAC Iowa elects new executive board
Congratulations to the newly elected board of LULAC Iowa led by the new state director Nicholas Salazar of Muscatine. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rightsContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News
/ Central Iowa, Community ID for Central Iowa, Marshall County, Marshalltown, Story County
Marshalltown will hold their first Central Iowa Community Photo ID Drive on June 22
In the daily life of any person when interacting with businesses, organizations, schools and government agencies one might be asked to present some kind of form of identification. Not everyone has a government issued ID.Continue reading…
