This horrific crime shook up the whole immigrant community. It is stereotypical to view immigrants as perpetrators, but the murder of Marlen Ochoa was so gruesome that it made national news and even made everyoneContinue reading…
Category: Hola Iowa
Los Demonios de Des Moines are ready to heat up the summer
Have you heard of Los Demonios de Des Moines, los Cascabeles de Wisconsin or los Elotes de Clinton? Sounds like a bunch of really cool names, but they are more than names. These are realContinue reading…
Consejos para celebrar el Día de la Madre
Este fin de semana que viene celebramos el día de la madre, un día muy especial para todos nosotros independientemente de que tengamos a nuestra madre viva y que esté cerca, o que viva lejos,Continue 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…
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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…
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…
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/ 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…
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Washington state will designate April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day
History was made in Washington state in March. On March 18, 2019 the Washington Legislature passed a measure to designate April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day. This Mexican-American social activist co-founded, with Cesar Chavez, theContinue 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…
Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Quad Cities
/ Davenport, Iowa, Putnam Museum, Race: Are we so different?
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit The Putnam Museum’s exhibit RACE: Are We So Different? before it is gone
In recent years any attempt to discuss race brought to the surface many ugly and good things in the American society. Some felt threatened by the fact that their beliefs were being challenged and theirContinue reading…
Pete Macias turns 100 years-old and reminisces about his family being the first Mexicans In Bettendorf
By Guillermo Trevino and Alvaro Macias Pete Macias born on March 4, 1919 has a lot of history to share about his uncle, David and his father, Manuel and has a wealth of pictures andContinue reading…
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/ 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…
LULAC Moline will host Selena Trivia Night in April
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #5285 from Moline, IL will be hosting the first ever SELENA Trivia Night of the Quad Cities on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 5pm at HighlandContinue reading…
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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…
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/ Copa de la Diversión, Des Moines, Iowa Cubs, Los Demonios de Des Moines, Minor League Baseball
Iowa Cubs to become “Demonios de Des Moines” for three games in 2019
The Iowa Cubs will become the Demonios de Des Moines for three games during the 2019 campaign as part of Minor League Baseball’s “Copa de la Diversión” or “Fun Cup” initiative created to celebrate localContinue reading…
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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…
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…
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/ Brasil, Brazil Carnival, Brazil Terra Grill, Brazilian Cultural Center, Carnaval, Iowa, West Des Moines
Celebrate Brazilian Carnival in West Des Moines
Amid bitterly cold everyone is craving a little bit of sun. On March 2, 2019, the recently opened Brazil Terra Grill and Brazilian Cultural Center invite residents of Des Moines and surrounding areas to BrazilianContinue 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…
Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ Apply now!, Latinos in Higher Education, LULAC Davenport, Scholarships
LULAC Davenport scholarships are now available. Deadline to submit is March 31.
Every year LULAC awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to Hispanic and other students. Since 1978 LULAC Council #10 has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to over 800 students. Funds are raised by Council 10Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
/ Community CPA, Illinois, Immigrant Businesses, Iowa
What is Community CPA’s tax process?
If you have not worked with us in the past and just now thinking of doing tax with Community CPA this year; we know you are wondering where to begin. Here are the simple stepsContinue reading…
Acapulco Grocery and Bakery keeps on thriving in Iowa City
The American Dream for every person it is different. Some want a big house with white picket fence, while others dream of launching their own business. Whatever the dream is, immigrants are similar to citizensContinue reading…
Boxing, Culture, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities, Sports, Uncategorized
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DESTINY – Professional Boxing Show at Rhythm City Casino
Check out the images from Saturday night Sold-out Professional Boxing Show at Rhythm City Casino brought to you by Alien Boi Boxing, Calkins Sports Productions and Hola Iowa. For more pictures check out our InstagramContinue reading…
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/ Ascentra Credit Union, La Compra de su Casa
Prequalify to Buy Your New House
You may hear the terms preapproval and prequalification as you look into buying a house. Here’s a brief explanation of those terms. Prequalification is a rough calculation of the mortgage payment you can afford.Continue reading…
Boxing, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities, Sports
/ Destiny, Limberth Ponce, Rhythm City Casino, Stephen Edwards
Ponce vs Edwards will clash on Feb. 2 at Rhythm City Casino
For local boxing fans there is little doubt that Limberth Ponce is the best pound for pound local boxer of the moment. And on February 2 at the Pro Boxing Show “Destiny”, presented by CalkinsContinue reading…
