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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Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Latest News & Features, Politics, Politics
/ Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs, Iowa Latino Hall of Fame, Iowa Latinos, Latinos de Iowa
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs has established the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Many outstanding Latinos/as helped shape Iowa and many strong Latino leaders continue to contribute their talents and skills to improve the quality of life in this state. To recognize andContinue reading…
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/ A Chorus Line, Des Moines, Des Moines Playhouse, Latinx actors, Latinx dancers, Megan Helmers
Des Moines Playhouse, Megan Helmers directs culturally representative production
Des Moines Playhouse recently announced a new production that includes roles representing diverse characters. “One role is written for a Latino, one role is written for a Latina, one role is written for an African-AmericanContinue reading…
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Maize Retreat, opportunity to celebrate Latino and Indigenous culture
The Maize Retreat provides youth the opportunity to explore the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program and Iowa State University. Youth participants from across Iowa will gather to experience 4-H Healthy Living, STEM, Citizenship, Leadership, andContinue reading…
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/ Al Éxito, American Friends Service Committee, Des Moines, HF265, Immigrant Allies, Iowa Capitol, Latinos, Latinx
Iowans Say NO to HF265
A bill for an act prohibiting the state, counties, cities, and certain postsecondary educational institutions from limiting or restricting enforcement of federal immigration laws (Formerly HSB 67.) has been introduced to the legislature and isContinue reading…
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East Moline Teachers will vote on an Intent to Strike on Monday
EAST MOLINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE East Moline, IL January 20, 2017: After making every effort to settle a contract, the members of the East Moline Education Association were left with few options after bargainingContinue reading…
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/ Ascentra, Ascentra Credit Union, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Reembolso de Impuestos, Tax Return
“Today Ascentra is Making Sense of Tax Returns.”
If you’re getting a tax refund, careful planning could help improve your finances for the year. Here are some tips to help maximize your tax refund. Reduce debt – Use your refund to payoff creditContinue reading…
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/ Bethel Wesley UMC, Consulado de México, Consulado Móvil de Chicago a Moline, Floreciente neighborhood, Global Communities, Hola America, Matriculas, Moline, pasaportes
Requisitos para Matrícula Consular
1.- Haga su cita en MEXITEL 1-877-MEXITEL 1-877-639-4835 Citas por Internet: El trámite de expedición de pasaportes y matrículas consulares de alta seguridad en Consulados Móviles se brinda solo con cita. Usted podrá obtener informaciónContinue reading…
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/ Cultural Market, Farmer's Market, Floreciente, Live Music, Mercado on Fifth, Moline
Mercado on Fifth will be back Sept.30 – Oct. 28
Mercado on Fifth is an outdoor evening market in the Floreciente neighborhood in Moline featuring food trucks, free live music and entertainment and vendor booths from a variety of local businesses and cultural offerings everyContinue reading…
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/ Aurelio's Bake Shop, Cornerstone Credit Union, Desfile Mexicano, Fiesta Day Parade, Rock Falls, Sauk Valley, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Sterling
Images: 64th Annual Fiesta Day Parade in Sterling and Rock Falls
Fiesta Day Parade is a tradition that is more than six decades old and still going strong in the Sauk Valley Area. This tradition not only celebrates Mexican Independence Day, but also it isContinue reading…
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Celebrating New Citizens
Every year many immigrants, who already know and love this country as their second home, participate in a ceremony to become a citizen of the United States of America. This is one of the mostContinue reading…
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Latina Leadership Initiative Class of 2017
Last month, the leadership program Latina Leadership Initiative (LLI) premiered its fourth leadership class for Latinas. This year, the class has grown from 14 to 17 students, varying in ages and county of birth. ForContinue reading…
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/ Hillary Clinton, Hola Iowa, Los Tigres Del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte declaran su apoyo a Hillary Clinton desde Iowa
“Ya estamos cansados que nos llamen violadores y criminales y es por eso que desde hoy sus amigos los Tigres del Norte respaldamos y apoyamos a Hillary Clinton para que sea presidente. Los invitamos aContinue reading…
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/ Amor Eterno, El Divo de México, Juan Gabriel, Juanga
Juan Gabriel y su Amor eterno
Me van a disculpar porque esta vez no escribiré ni de Trump ni de Clinton. Falleció el Divo de Juárez, Juan Gabriel, y me conmovió mucho la noticia. Verán, comenzó a gustarme Juan Gabriel porqueContinue reading…
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/ 64th Annual Fiesta Day Parade, Fiesta Time, Hola America, Hola America Digital Issue, LULAC QC Fiesta Parade, Muscatine International Festival, Viva Quad Cities
Hola America August 17, 2016 Digital Version
Check out the details on the local celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month
Editorials, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Latest News & Features, Politics, Quad Cities
/ 4th Anniversary, DACA, DAPA, DREAMers, Elections 2016
On the Fourth Anniversary of DACA, A Reminder of the Stakes of the 2016 Election
August 15 marked the four year anniversary of the implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for DREAMers, and while DACA changed the lives of 700,000 young immigrants, the results of theContinue reading…
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/ Ascentra, Ascentra Credit Union, Bettendorf, Robbery
Robbery at Grant Street Bettendorf Ascentra Credit Union Branch, Staff Safe
Late this morning, a robbery occurred at the Ascentra Bettendorf branch located at 1710 Grant Street. The situation was effectively handled and everyone is safe. The incident is currently under investigation and more information willContinue reading…
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/ Donald Trump, Elections 2016, Hillary Clinton, Iowa, Iowa Swing State, Politics
Latest poll results show key demographic gaps in Presidential Race in the swing state of Iowa
These are the results from the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist polls, which found Hillary Clinton ahead in Iowa (by four points) among registered voters Three key Gaps Iowa – Gender Gap Men: TrumpContinue reading…
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Hola Iowa August 3, 2016 Digital Issue
Check out the latest issue of Hola Iowa by clicking below.
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/ Latinos in Higher Education, LULAC 10, LULAC Davenport, LULAC Moline, LULAC QC, LULAC Scholarships, Scholarships
Images from the LULAC QC Scholarship Banquet 2016
Thank you to Ascentra Credit Union, Regional Development Authority and Saint Ambrose University for sponsoring the banquet this year. ►LULAC Davenport in collaboration with LULAC Moline awarded tonight $33,000 to 48 Quad City area studentsContinue reading…
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/ Democrat, DNC, Elections 2016, Eva Savala, Hillary Clinton, Latinos Votan, Latinos Vote, Rock Island County
Eva Savala the Latina Godmother of politics in Rock Island County
By Dawn Neuses Eva Savala has always used her voice to help others: as a wife and mother of five; as a local, state and international union representative; as an advocate for Latino voter registrationContinue reading…
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/ Education, Latinos in Higher Education, LULAC Scholarships, Quad Cities, Viva Quad Cities
LULAC QC will award $33,000 in scholarships to 48 students
LULAC will be holding its annual scholarship awards banquet on Sunday, July 31 at 4:00 pm at the Rogalski Center at Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, IA. Invited are the recipients, their parents or guardians, CouncilContinue reading…
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/ Caucus, Iowa Latinos Caucus, Iowa Latinos Vote, LULAC Award, LULAC Iowa
LULAC Iowa receives recognition at LULAC National Awards
LULAC Iowa members received recognition at the LULAC Awards at their National Convention in Washington, D.C. on Friday July 15 for their successful efforts to get 13, 000 Latinos out to caucus on February 1,Continue reading…
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/ Eva Savala, Futbol Local, Hillary Clinton, LULAC, QC Soccer League, San Nicolás
Digital Issue for Hola America News July 20, 2016 edition
Hola America News brings you the news from the Latino communities in Iowa & Illinois in English and Español. In this issue we have a feature from WW II veteran and LULAC Davenport founding memberContinue reading…
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/ Illinois, IME, LULAC, LULAC National Convention, Maggie Rivera, OHTLI
IME presents Maggie Rivera with OHTLI recognition award during LULAC National Conference
During the Annual National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Institute of Mexicans in foreign lands (IME) confirmed Magdalena “Maggie” Enriquez Rivera as a recipient of national award Ohtli forContinue reading…
