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…
La Q Buena Spanish Radio starting 2019 strong
Fernando Aveiga always had music inside. This musician, soccer fan, real estate agent and entrepreneur as of the end of 2018 is now an co-owner of radio station La Q Buena 106.9 FM in DesContinue reading…
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Disney’s Aladdin Opens Tonight at the Des Moines Civic Center!
DES MOINES, IA – The Des Moines premiere of Disney’s Aladdin opens tonight, Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Des Moines Civic Center for a limited engagement of two weeks through Dec. 9. In Des Moines, Aladdin will playContinue reading…
Tragic pool accident changed the life of teenagers Juan Rivera and Ariana King
For high school graduates life is full of hope and wonder. They are stepping into adulthood; they are just starting to open new doors looking around to see what path to take and try toContinue reading…
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You are invited to learn more about retirement planning for the future at bilingual workshop
Concerns of being financially stable when one reaches retirement age can be stressful. Fortunately, these stress inducing concerns don’t have to keep you up at night. This is where the financial education seminar focused onContinue reading…
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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…
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Entrevista Exclusiva con Lupe Esparza del grupo Bronco que se presentaran en Tama, IA este sábado 19 de Mayo
Hola Iowa: Antes que nada muchas gracias por hacer el tiempo de platicar con nosotros el día de hoy Lupe, esta es la tercera vez que tengo el honor de platicar con usted. Dígame DonContinue reading…
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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…
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CONSULADO MÓVIL EN DES MOINES, IA EL 3 DE MARZO
NOTICIA DE ULTIMA HORA… El Consulado de México en Omaha llevará cabo un Consulado Móvil el sábado 03 de marzo de 2018, en la ciudad de DES MOINES, IOWA, a partir de las 8:00 am.Continue reading…
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ON YOUR FEET! The Emilio and Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical is coming to Des Moines
This Latino power couple is known all over the world. Their music touches the soul and makes you get on your feet and dance the day away. The best way to tell the storyContinue reading…
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Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Des Moines
In 1519, Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes invaded what is now Mexico, bringing with him the Catholic religion and the rule of the King of Castille during the first wave of Spanish colonization in the Americas.Continue reading…
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Images from Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival 2017
Relive the fun with the images from the 2017 Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival. Also check out our Instagram account @holaamerica for exclusive pictures Photos by Tar Macias
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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…
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Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival unveils new website, poster contest winner
DES MOINES, IA – Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival has a revamped website that is easier to navigate and shares more information about the festival. The website, www.latinoheritagefestival.org, details the entertainment, volunteer information, vendor requirements andContinue reading…
The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to honor Mary Campos with the 2017 Edward S. Allen Award
Des Moines, Iowa —The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to honor Mary Campos with the 2017 Edward S. Allen Award. In one way or another, Mary Campos has touched the lives of hundreds, ifContinue reading…
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Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Human Rights and the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is pleased to announce three outstanding Latinos to be inducted into the 2017 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
Iowans offer their churches as sanctuary to people at risk of deportation
A call for action to protect immigrant families Des Moines, Iowa — Eleven Iowa congregations recently announced the formation of the Iowa Sanctuary Movement, a network of faith communities which are the first in theContinue reading…
Des Moines Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the 80/35 Music Festival This Weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 3, 2017) – Des Moines will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 80/35 music festival on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, 2017, in Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park atContinue reading…
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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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Marlu’s Xingonas of the Month: The Ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines
This month, we celebrate a group of women that are the definition of Xingonas: the ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative, LLI. The group of women recently celebrated their graduation from the 9-month program, withContinue reading…
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Pictures of the The 23rd Annual Latino Students Awards for the Des Moines School District
The 23rd Annual Latino Students Awards for the Des Moines School District. LULAC 306 Des Moines presented their 23rd edition of these awards to hundreds of Latino students this past Sunday April 30. Photos byContinue reading…
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Latinos Unidos of Iowa is presenting their 2017 Spring Fundraiser
Latinos Unidos of Iowa is presenting their 2017 Spring Fundraiser, La Primavera at Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall on Saturday, April 22, 2017. The fundraiser provides scholarships to Latino Students studying at Iowa colleges orContinue reading…
