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…
Category: Editorials
J.D. Scholten Releases Statement on Need for New Moral Leadership in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District
Iowans Tired of a Congressman Putting his Extreme Personal Agenda Ahead of Them SIOUX CITY, IA — J.D. Scholten yesterday held a press conference and released a statement on the need for newContinue reading…
LULAC opposes Trump executive order on “birthright” citizenship
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 307, today spoke out against President Donald Trump’s announcement he would sign an executive order to remove the right of citizenship for U.S.-bornContinue reading…
Statement from The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs extends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mollie Tibbetts. The loss of a child is never easy; our heart goes out to everyone affected byContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Politics, Quad Cities
/ Immigration, Immigration Advocate, Iowa, LULAC, Separation of Families
“I ask all of you, regardless of any political affiliation, to do what’s right and stand against the separation of families”
Jazmin Newton-Butt’s remarks for the 2018 LULAC Iowa State Convention against the policy of separation of families LULAC Council 10 would like to thank LULAC Iowa for bringing the 2018 State Convention toContinue reading…
Archibald: In Memoriam Barbara Bush
By Mark Archibald Dignified, graceful and strong are a few words which described former First Lady, Barbara Bush. She was laid to rest last Saturday, though her influence on American politics will be felt forContinue reading…
Immigrants’ Rights advocates disappointed by advancement of anti-immigrant proposal, vow to continue organizing
4/5/18 – The Republican-controlled legislature has advanced a bill that threatens public safety by encouraging cooperation between local Iowa law enforcement and the federal agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill, SF481, nowContinue reading…
Business, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
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Guest view: Iowa’s credit unions earn their tax breaks
By Dale Owen Over the past 30 years, I’ve dedicated my career to improving the financial lives of people living and working in the Quad City area. After working for three different local communityContinue reading…
Blogs, Business, Business, Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
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To my Bros: Me Too, the Women’s March and my birthday
By Roberto Carmona Last week was my birthday. I turned fifty-three. The highlight of my birthday every year is that the Saturday before, I have brunch with my daughters. Last Saturday there was no brunchContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Politics, Quad Cities
/ Digital Age, Roberto Carmona
Hola America and the Digital Age: Pairing Social Media with Community Commitment
By Roberto Carmona This is my first 2018 article for Hola Iowa and Hola America (HA). About five years ago, I wrote for HA and some readers said they liked my conversational style for explainingContinue reading…
The Kimmel Effect
By Mark Archibald According to Shakespeare’s King Lear “In jest, there is truth.” Mark Twain said “comedy, is tragedy, plus time.” Both men seemed to foreshadow America’s recent political past. Following Watergate, our trustContinue reading…
Honoring the Memory
By Mark Archibald September 11, 2001 Southern Illinois University, Warren Hall Dorm I woke up that morning and turned on the television. What I saw didn’t register. A small plane must have had mechanical issuesContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ Connection, Dead immigrants, Human Trafficking, Immigration, Iowa, LULAC, San Antonio, Stop Human Trafficking
LULAC IOWA demands immediate investigation into Human Trafficking ties to Iowa
Bettendorf, IA, July 24, 2017 – As the death toll climbs to 10 in the human trafficking tragedy in San Antonio, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Iowa calls for answers. FactsContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Hola Illinois, Quad Cities
/ Hero Street, Hero Street Monument, Hero Street Park, Korean War, Latinos in the Military, Memorial Day, Silvis, We are Hero Street, WWII
Celebrating Memorial Day on Hero Street
Hero Street is a place of great pride to the people of Silvis, IL, the Latino community and the whole community of the Quad Cities, and celebrating Memorial Day there is a very special occasion.Continue reading…
Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ DACA, DREAMers, Immigration, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Quad-City Times
Ostergren waged cruel campaign against a woman without options
Quad-City Times editorial board Martha Martinez has been twice victimized, the latter occasion by Muscatine County Attorney Alan Ostergren. Martinez is a “dreamer” brought into the country as a child and, by upbringing, an American. ButContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
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#IAmAnImmigrant Letter Writing Event in Iowa City
Join Hawkeyes for Dream Iowa and come out to Brew Lab located at 505 E Washington St, Iowa City, on Thursday April 20 at 7pm to write your story. Share your roots, where you cameContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Boycott, LULAC, Steve King, Stop the Hate
LULAC denounces U.S. Rep. King’s hateful remarks, alerts Iowans to petition
Iowa’s 16 councils of the League of United Latin American Citizens today condemned U.S. Rep. Steve King, a Republican Congressman, for his continued racist remarks and hate speech directed toward minorities, immigrants and people ofContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Politics
/ Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Iowa City, Steve King, Stop the Hate, Stop the Hate Rally
Stop the Hate Rally in Iowa City
LULAC Iowa leaders rallied in Iowa City on Friday March 31 to condemn U.S. Rep. Steve King, who represents Iowa in Congress, for his hateful rhetoric and racist comments toward Latinos, other minority groups andContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News
/ Community Bond Project, Immigration, LULAC
Iowa group forms to raise money to provide bond, legal assistance to undocumented immigrants
DAVENPORT, IA – A new organization has been founded to help raise bail money for undocumented immigrants being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in eastern Iowa. The Immigration Advocacy Coalition of Iowa (IACI) hasContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
/ Caso de Emergencia, Conozca sus Derechos, ICE, Inmigracióon, Preparese, Que hacer
Plan En Caso de Emergencia para familias inmigrantes
Cada familia debe tener un plan en caso de emergencia. Aunque nuestro deseo es que usted nunca tenga que usar este plan, es buena práctica tener uno a la mano para reducir el estrés deContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
/ Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Illinois, Inmigración, Iowa, Moline, Muscatine, Ottumwa, Talleres Informativos de Inmigración, West Liberty
Conozca sus Derechos como Inmigrante – Talleres Informativos por todo Iowa y Quad Cities
5 de Marzo, Ottuma, IA FirstLutheranChurch 126 N Jefferson StreetOttumwa, Iowa Corner of Jefferson St / 4th St 12:30 PM Organizadores: Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors Oficina de Asuntos Latinos de Iowa 5 de Marzo,Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News
/ Day Without Immigrants, Des Moines, Hola Iowa, Marcha del Día Sin Inmigrantes, Video aereo
Video: Vista aerea de la Marcha del Día Sin Inmigrantes en Des Moines
Video cortesía de Jesús Contreras
Business, Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ Day Without Immigrants, Des Moines, Día sin Inmigrantes, Latinos de Iowa, Si se puede
Gente de Des Moines ayer fue un Día Sin Inmigrantes ¿Y hoy que hacemos?
Ayer miles de personas se unieron al movimiento “Un Día Sin Inmigrantes” ¿Pero hoy que? ¿Que podemos hacer el resto de nosotros para apoyar este movimiento y seguir demostrando que si en realidad los inmigrantesContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Day Without Immigrants, Día sin Inmigrantes, Quad Cities, Si se puede
Quad Cities ayer fue un Día Sin Inmigrantes ¿Y hoy que hacemos?
Ayer miles de personas se unieron al movimiento “Un Día Sin Inmigrantes” ¿Pero hoy que? ¿Que podemos hacer el resto de nosotros para apoyar este movimiento y seguir demostrando que si en realidad los inmigrantesContinue reading…
