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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Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration
/ 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, 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…
Business, Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News
/ Ankeny, Empresarios, Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit, Iowa, Latinas en Negocios, Negocios Latinos
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit teaches you the skills to succeed in businesses
According to National Women’s Business Council, since 2007 there was growth of almost 87% of Latina-owned small business in the United States. Also, a Stanford study found that 70% of funding to start business comesContinue 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…
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…
Boxing, Culture, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Sports
/ Boxing, Iowa, Kevin Cruz, QC Boxing, Quad Cities, Waterloo
Waterloo boxer Kevin Cruz prepares for his next fight in Las Vegas
Boxing was a way to stay out of trouble for him. Years of training, his love for his family and unshakeable faith in God are the main components that are paving the way forContinue reading…
YPN welcomes Alejandro Pino as executive director
The board of directors and staff are proud to welcome Alejandro Pino as the new Executive Director for Young Parents Network. Mr. Pino will be responsible for the strategic oversight, management, and vision forContinue reading…
Reynolds, Hubbell Campaigns Agree to Debates
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell have agreed to three gubernatorial debates. The debates will feature the Democratic and Republican nominees in Des Moines, Sioux City, and Davenport. The campaigns have acceptedContinue reading…
Business, Culture, Education, Festivals, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Iowa, Iowa Latino Festivals, Latinos de Iowa
Iowa celebrates Hispanic Heritage month all throughout the state
September is Fiesta month, and all across Iowa Latinos come together to celebrate. Many towns have their own unique celebration of Latino Culture in Iowa. There is a lot of fun, food and live musicContinue reading…
Culture, Festivals, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ A Quiet Place, Bettendorf, Bryan Woods, Davenport, Iowa, Quad Cities, Scott Beck, Stephen King
An interview with “A Quiet Place” creators and Bettendorf natives Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
By Jesus Gomez Last week was the second annual “Alternating Currents” event which was from August 23 to August 26. The event included music, comedy, film, and art. There were more than 100 events indoorsContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
/ 25th Anniversary, Davenport, Iowa, Latinos in Higher Education, LULAC, LULAC QC, Quad Cities, Scholarships, Viva Quad Cities
VIVA Quad Cities’ 25th anniversary is set for September 8 in Davenport, IA
LOCATION CHANGE! Centennial Park, Davenport, Iowa Centennial Park is located at 315 S. Marquette Street, Davenport Iowa, just on the opposite side of Modern Woodman Baseball Park from LeClaire Park. VIVA Quad Cities and LULACContinue 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…
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…
Forever changed, Postville remembers -Service marks 10 years since massive immigration raid
By Alison Gowans Courtesy of The Gazette POSTVILLE — The sanctuary at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Postville was overflowing Friday May 11 as community members and faith groups gathered to mark the 10thContinue 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…
BREAKING NEWS! Nate Boulton drops out of Governor’s race
“Today, I am suspending my campaign for governor” Nate Boulton released the following statement after allegations of sexual misconduct in a social setting came to light. Dear friends and supporters, Today,Continue reading…
Culture, Hola Iowa
/ Bronco, Central Iowa, Des Moines, Exclusive Interview, Hola Iowa, Iowa, Marshalltown, Meskwaki Casino, Tama
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…
Business, Culture, Education, Hola Iowa
/ Iniciativa de Liderazgo para Latinas, Iowa, Latina Leadership Initiative
The Latina Leadership Initiative is building the leaders for the future
In the past the belief has always been that leaders are natural born, but lately the Behavioral Theories tell that it is not true. The new belief is that leaders are made through the processContinue 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, Hola Iowa, Immigration
/ 10 years later, Immigration, Immigration Raids, Iowa, Postville, We remember
Tenth anniversary of Postville, Iowa immigration raid planned
Public Invited to Remember and Recommit to Significant Action POSTVILLE, Iowa – On Friday, May 11, 2018, the tenth anniversary of the Postville, Iowa, Immigration Raid will be observed in Postville. It will beContinue reading…
LULAC opposes bill targeting immigrants, sanctuary cities
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 307 in Des Moines has announced its opposition to Senate File 481, known as the “Sanctuary Cities Bill.” The bill, if approved, wouldContinue 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…
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa
/ Bobcats, Iowa, Marshalltown, Marshalltown School District, Proud to be Diverse
‘Proud to be Diverse’ Marshalltown students, staff featured in district video celebrating diversity
By Adam Sodders Courtesy of The Times-Republican “It was a really fun project, to get to know these students and to help put a face and a voice to our diversity.” Marshalltown Schools Communications DirectorContinue reading…
Business, Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Quad Cities
/ Allsteel, HNI, HON, Iowa, Muscatine, Summer Jobs
Make the most of your Summer at HNI
Summer is coming and that means some companies will start offering seasonal work. While many temporary jobs can be just a way to earn some extra money to spend, others like HNI can alsoContinue reading…
