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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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…
Business, Festivals, Food, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Davenport, Flood Relief Concert, Iowa, Lissie
Flood relief benefit concert Flood Fest is this coming Friday
Downtown Davenport Partnership is excited to announce the artist lineup for Flood Fest, a flood relief benefit concert planned for Friday, June 7. Performers include All Sweat Productions: A Tribute to Queen, Rude Punch, andContinue reading…
Cinco fun things to do for Cinco de Mayo in the Des Moines Area
Cinco de Mayo is a fun way to celebrate Mexican culture. Although, this is not widely celebrated day in Mexico, in The United States many different events happen on this day. Here is a listContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Azteca Restaurants, Canelo, Canelo Alvarez, Cinco De Mayo, Davenport, Ganzo's Cinco de Mayo, LoPiez Pizza
Cinco fun things to do for Cinco de Mayo in the QC
Cinco de Mayo is almost here. Everyone in Quad Cities and surrounding areas are invited to have fun and enjoy different parties that will be going on over the weekend this year. Here is theContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ Davenport, Expo, Iowa, Iowa Latinos, LULAC, Skilled Trades
LULAC Davenport invites you to the Skill Trades Career Expo on May 21
The belief is that to get ahead in life one has to go to college, but there are many reasons why many never make it to college. Just because you did not get the collegeContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics
/ Iowa, Latino Political Network, Latinos in Politics, LPN, Marshalltown
The future of Iowa’s economy depends on the Latino Community
By Jeanina Juanita Messerly Community Organizer, Latino Political Network It was 9:30 in the morning and my first stop was for coffee at West End Perk. This was my first time in Marshalltown and beforeContinue reading…
Antojitos Mexicanos DF in Des Moines celebrate their 2nd Anniversary
Antojitos Mexicanos DF appeared in a Des Moines dining scene only 2 years ago, but the customers love the food sold in the restaurant so much that restaurant might open a second location in aContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Brown Badass Bonita, Des Moines, DREAM Iowa, DREAM Iowa Youth Leadership Summit, Grand View University, Kim Guerra
Kim Guerra will keynote the 2019 DREAM Iowa Youth Leadership Summit
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…
Business, Hola Illinois, Immigration, Quad Cities
/ Celebra Floreciente, Floreciente, Hazlo Aquí, Make It Here, Quad Cities, Welcome to Floreciente
Marina Varela and Olga Cruz from Sun-Star Cleaning Service are named Multicultural Business Owners of the week by the Welcome to Floreciente FB page
Originally from Piedras Negras Coahuila and Salvatierra Guanajuato in Mexico, Marina and Olga met thanks to their husbands who regularly played soccer together on the same team. Having made an instant connection, Olga invited MarinaContinue reading…
