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…
Category: Health
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…
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…
Health, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News & Features, Quad Cities
/ Air Force Juan, Cancer Survivor, Juan Vasquez, New Style Barbershop
Juan Vasquez surviving cancer twice
They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Or does it? Getting cancer is like the worst lightning that would put a person’s life in disarray. The survivors hope to never get struckContinue reading…
Health, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities, Running, Sports
/ 5K Races, Quad Cities Marathon, Races 2019
For the Love of the Run: Fun races to run this spring, summer and early fall in the Quad Cities
As the leftover snow and ice finally fades away this week after a winter that seemed like it would never end, we can finally see the roads again which for a big part of theContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Bettendorf, Consulado de Omaha, Consulado Móvil, Davenport, Eastern Iowa, Hola America, Hola Iowa, Muscatine
Consulado Móvil en Bettendorf, Iowa el 13 de abril. ¡Ya están abiertas las citas!
Una vez mas Hola Iowa y Hola América se complacen en asistir al Consulado de México en Omaha a llevar un Consulado Móvil al Area de Davenport/Bettendorf en los QUad Cities. El Consulado deContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Health, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ Fight for Juan V, Juan Vasquez, New Style Barbershop
Fundraiser for Juan Vazquez on March 3
It strikes people unexpectedly. No one is immune to cancer. It also drains people emotionally, physically and more often than not financially. Juan Vasquez, a barber in a The New Style Barber shop, might haveContinue reading…
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/ Career Opportunity, Jobs available, Quad Cities, The Arc of the QC
Open Interviews: Make a difference every day in a career that cares for people with disabilities and our community
The new year is a great time to start a new career! Come on in for open interviews and talk to The Arc’s HR staff on Tuesday, December 4 and Wednesday December 5 about aContinue reading…
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/ Americas Workforce: Empowering All, National Disability Awareness Month, The Arc of the QC
The Arc of the Quad Cities Area Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Rock Island, IL — The Arc of the Quad Cities Area announces its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National DisabilityContinue reading…
The Arc of the Quad Cities making a difference in people’s lives
Disability does not have to impede people from living a full life. Whether it is physical or intellectual disability, people, who are living with either and with a little help from others can lead productiveContinue reading…
Recursos de ayuda para la gente de Marshalltown
INFORMACION ACERCA DE LA CRUZ ROJA AMERICANA REFUGIOS P: ¿Dónde hay refugio disponible? R: Tenemos refugio disponible en el YMCA 108 Washington St. Marshalltown, IA 50158 P: ¿Qué ayuda hay disponible en los refugios? R:Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa
/ Des Moines, Highland Park Community Church, Iowa, The Renew Resale Shop
The Renew Resale Shop in Des Moines helps foster self-reliance and self-esteem
Resale shops can be a place where customers find small treasures or they can be dusty, smelly stores full of stained, ripped or otherwise unusable things priced as much as new. The Renew ResaleContinue reading…
Hoops 4 Hope is creating a safe and positive space for kids to hang out
United We Ball and the East Moline Police Department are pleased to present the 3rd annual Hoops 4 Hope! The event will be held on June 13th at 4 pm down at Hereford Park.Continue reading…
Suicide Rates Up Nationally, Iowa Ranks 31 in U.S.
A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Vital Signs report released yesterday finds suicide rates in the U.S. have risen nearly 30 percent since 1999 and mental health conditions are one of several factors contributingContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa
/ Aaron Martinez, Iowa, Latinos in the Military, Norwalk, PTSD, Struggle Beyond the Decade
“Struggle Beyond the Decade” one man’s commitment in finding real solutions for veterans struggling with PTSD
He is telling stories from behind his camera. He is hoping that his documentary called, “Struggle Beyond the Decade” will educate and even lead to real solutions for veterans struggling with PTSD. According toContinue reading…
Living the Zumba life in Iowa
Dance to your heart’s content to the sounds of cheerful music while exercising and getting healthier? Check! Getting instructions from licensed Zumba Educational Specialist? Check! Fun and safe environment, where everyone feels welcomed? Check! ThanksContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ Iowa Office of Latino Affairs, Marshalltown, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Awareness Month, Sonia Reyes-Snyder, Tama, Toledo
Mental Health Awareness and the Latino Community
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month “Latinos are no different when it comes to prevalence of mental health conditions when compared to the rest of the population. However, your concernsContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ College of Pharmacy, Latinos in Higher Education, LULAC, Lupita Chavez, University of Iowa
Guadalupe Chavez of Davenport – An Outstanding Student at the UI College of Pharmacy
First year PharmD student Guadalupe Chavez has known she’s wanted a rewarding career since high school. After several volunteer experiences and exploring options throughout high school, she discovered how many opportunities there are withContinue reading…
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/ Martial Arts, Moline, Quad Cities, Shorinji Kempo
Shorinji Kempo concept of “spirit and body are not separable”
Martial arts are a lot more than just a skill to learn for self defense. It does not just teach you to break blocks with your hands. If you looking for more than justContinue reading…
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/ Ballet Hispánico, Des Moines, Des Moines Civic Center, Parranderos Latin Combo, Salsa Des Moines
Join us for a Latin Social Dance featuring Ballet Hispánico!
Free and open to the public DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present a night of dancing and live music at the Des Moines Civic Center on Friday, May 4Continue reading…
Sun, Fun and Runs: Your spring, summer and early fall guide to running in the Quad Cities
If you ask any runner in the Quad Cities they will tell you that it’s been spring now for almost a month and that means that it’s officially running season. Ask Mother Nature and sheContinue reading…
ISU Extension and Outreach To Help Latinos Live Well
Classes to Be Held in Muscatine Muscatine, Iowa – Latino families will learn how to improve their health and stay fit during a four-week series of free classes offered by dietitians from Iowa StateContinue reading…
U.S. News & World Report: Iowa is #1 state in the country
Iowa is the #1 state in the country, according to a new study from U.S. News & World Report. Gov. Kim Reynolds appeared on CBS This Morning on Tuesday to make the announcement aboutContinue reading…
Education, Health, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ CNA Certification, Esperanza Center, Latinos in Higher Education
8 week course for training to be CNA offered at Esperanza Center
New Year means new beginnings, new opportunities. Dieting and exercising is a great goal for starting the year on the right foot, but furthering your education is an even better goal. Education improves lives andContinue reading…
Health, Running, Sports, Sports
/ Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, qc, Quad Cities, quadcitymarathon, Rock Island, run, runwithus
It’s Gotta Be the Shoes: Run With Us program helps hundreds of local area runners at Quad City Marathon
This past weekend at the 20th annual Quad Cities Marathon, as runners raced for the finish line to win their division or get their personal best time, another group of runners were also gettingContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Latest News
/ A Cultural Celebration, Cultura, Des Moines, Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival, Mariachi, Mexican Food
Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival is a true cultural celebration in the heart of Iowa
About 10,000 people will come to Des Moines this month to celebrate the history and culture of the Latin American community as well as the contributions it has made to Iowa. Attendees to thisContinue reading…
