Kansas City Royals 1B Jac Caglianone Officially Commits to Italy for 2026 WBC
Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone has officially committed to represent Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining teammate Vinnie Pasquantino as one of the first confirmed Major League Baseball players on the squad. In a recent interview with former MLB player Carlos Baerga, Caglianone confirmed his decision, saying, “I’m gonna play...
Family Histories Wanted
Your family history is part of our Italian-American community’s story. Together, we can preserve and celebrate those stories for future generations. As part of the ongoing renovation of the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa, which will be completed in Fall 2026, a brand new Genealogy Room is being created. This space will offer resources to...
Gymastics ambassador Sophia Campana
Like almost every talented, driven gymnast, Sophia Campana grew up with Olympic ambitions. “Gosh, I was obsessed with the Olympics,” Campana says. “My thinking was I’ll make it to the Olympics and win the gold medal and then everyone will love me.” So, when she failed to qualify with the gymnastics team for the 2012 Olympics it was a major blow. Bu...
Omahans in Sicily, Italy build upon ‘sister city’ ties with Carlentini
Omaha’s sister city of Carlentini, on the Sicilian island from which most local Italians descended, has further cemented a connection with its Nebraska partners. As dozens of Omahans visited Carlentini last weekend, officials in the town some 5,000 miles away put final touches on a sister city pact that started forming several years back. The mayor...
Italian Volleyball Star Put Americans On Blast After Just Three Months At The University Of Nebraska
Virginia Adriano did not know much about the United States before she moved to Nebraska to play college volleyball. It has been quite the transition from Italy. Fortunately, veteran teammate Andi Jackson has helped her to get acclimated. The differences between professional volleyball and college volleyball create a number of new challenges. Cultur...
From Italy to Minneapolis: Cherubini Cello Quartet in concert
Saturday, September 13, 1:00 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall, 1200 S. Marquette Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis, MN 55403. REGISTER HERE. Experience a unique afternoon of Italian artistry as the Cello Quartet of the Youth Orchestra Luigi Cherubini visits Minneapolis on their debut U.S. tour. Presented by the Italian Cultural Center of Minnea...
The Brascugli family reunion showcases how Italian immigrants helped shape the Range
The Brascugli family is getting together for a family reunion this weekend in Eveleth, MN. It’s where Nicola Brascugli settled when he came over from Italy, back in 1899. The family told us he built the first brick house in Eveleth. He worked in the mines, like many others who immigrated here. This year, the family from the states will get to meet...
Gran Festa di Ferragosto 2025 - St Louis
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Italian Community of St Louis is excited to host the 8th Annual Ferragosto, a traditional Italian summer party, from 5pm to 10PM. Our venue, the Enterprise Pavilion at Shaw Park is located at: 27 S Brentwood Blvd, Clayton, Missouri 63105. There is free parking on site. Besides music and entertainment, Italian wines a...
Rapid City (SD) breaks ground on Bocce Complex addition
Bocce ball is a growing sport across the nation, including Rapid City. Tuesday, there was a groundbreaking ceremony at the Rapid City Bocce Complex to usher in the expansion from an eight-court facility to 16. The facility sees players of all ages coming to play the sport, but with the new expansion it will now forever be home to the South Dakota S...
Celebrate Oelwein’s Italian Heritage Saturday
Whether you are of Italian descent, have Italian friends, grew up in the neighborhood, or just like Italian food, the invitation is open to everyone to come and celebrate Italian Heritage Day at Red Gate Park in Oelwein (IA) this Saturday. The bocce ball court will be ready for tournament play with registration starting at 10 a.m. The tournament is...
Celebrate Ferragosto with the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sunday, August 17. 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Keller Regional Park – Shelter #5 (Golfview) - 2010 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109. Cost: $12 per adult / $6 per child. Register here. Ferragosto is a cherished Italian tradition—a time to take a break from work and enjoy good company, great food, and the beauty of summer. Join the Italian Cultural Ce...
Omaha’s Santa Lucia festival turns 101
One of Omaha’s oldest summer festivals shifted into high gear Friday. The Santa Lucia Festival is 101 years old, and organizers are working to make sure this annual tradition continues. Trish Geiver is checking on some of the treats that will be served up at the festival. “This one here, we have sausage, and here’s the peppers for the sausage,” she...