Culture | Hola America News https://holaamericanews.com The Midwest's Latino News Source Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:29:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 https://holaamericanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Culture | Hola America News https://holaamericanews.com 32 32 Iowa Cubs welcome 29 new U.S. citizens at Principal Park https://holaamericanews.com/iowa-cubs-welcome-29-new-u-s-citizens-at-principal-park/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:28:13 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37891 By Hola Iowa The pregame naturalization ceremony, held before the Buffalo Bisons matchup, brought together candidates from 16 countries The Iowa Cubs welcomed 29 new U.S. citizens during a naturalization […]

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]]> Food Fueling Change Day to offer free lunches and family activities in Des Moines https://holaamericanews.com/food-fueling-change-day-to-offer-free-lunches-and-family-activities-in-des-moines/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:32:25 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37849 The free community event will take place Sunday, June 28, at Evelyn K. Davis Park, with 150 sack lunches, bottled water and activities for children and families. Food Fueling Change […]

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]]> Des Moines Woman is National Queen of Charrería (Mexican Rodeo) https://holaamericanews.com/des-moines-woman-is-national-queen-of-charreria-mexican-rodeo/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:36:03 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37794 By Jonathan Turner, Hola Iowa Alejandra Piña is riding high in a sport that is deeply meaningful to her as a Mexican-American. The 31-year-old native of Torrance, Calif., who’s lived […]

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]]> Pride Month gets new names from GOP governors in the Midwest https://holaamericanews.com/pride-month-gets-new-names-from-gop-governors-in-the-midwest/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:35:52 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37779 By Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, in designating June ‘Marriage and Family Month,’ called it his ‘most important proclamation’ A half dozen Republican governors are pushing alternative […]

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]]> Two Blank Park Zoo giraffes are expecting calves this summer https://holaamericanews.com/two-blank-park-zoo-giraffes-are-expecting-calves-this-summer/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:53:54 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37748 By Hola Iowa Skye and Zola, two reticulated giraffes at the Des Moines zoo, are nearing the end of their pregnancies. The announcement comes ahead of a family event celebrating […]

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]]> Kansas City hosts first World Cup match as Messi leads Argentina win https://holaamericanews.com/kansas-city-hosts-first-world-cup-match-as-messi-leads-argentina-win/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:11:55 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37716 By Gabe Rosenberg, KCUR  One of the most anticipated games of the World Cup, returning champions Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 with a Lionel Messi hat trick. The first match held […]

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]]> Far from Home, Close to the Dream https://holaamericanews.com/far-from-home-close-to-the-dream/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:39:13 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37578 By Joaquin Ramirez-Andrade, Hola Iowa  How two international students made history in Marshalltown When I think of Marshalltown, I think of a city that rarely makes the headlines. A city […]

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]]> DART will cut routes in Des Moines but run buses more often https://holaamericanews.com/dart-will-cut-routes-in-des-moines-but-run-buses-more-often/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:56:11 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37513 By Hola Iowa The new network begins June 14 with 10 main routes, free rides through June 30 and changes to stops, schedules and transfers. DART riders in the Des […]

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]]> In Iowa, support for the LGBTQ+ community has to last longer than 30 days. https://holaamericanews.com/in-iowa-support-for-the-lgbtq-community-has-to-last-longer-than-30-days/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37496 By Hola Iowa Every year, during LGBTQ+ Pride Month, companies, institutions, local governments and businesses fill their public messages with color. They hang flags, change logos, post statements and help […]

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]]> Des Moines Performing Arts-backed shows earn 30 Tony nominations https://holaamericanews.com/des-moines-performing-arts-backed-shows-earn-30-tony-nominations/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:10:17 +0000 https://holaamericanews.com/?p=37479 By Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register Des Moines is more than a tour stop for Broadway shows as they take their work national. It’s become a player in getting Broadway […]

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