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Prairie Backpack

College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.

All Ages

Events

  • University of Iowa Parent and Teen Driving Study Recruitment

    Location
    Driving Safety Research Institute (2401 Oakdale Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241)
    Audience
    Middle and High School Students (and their parents/guardians)
    Organization
    Childhood Injury Risk Prevention (ChIRP) Research Lab, University of Iowa College of Public Health
    Contact
    O'Neal ChIRP Lab
    Email
    cph-oneal-lab@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 335-1840

    Information

    We are inviting teen drivers with learner’s permits and their parents/guardians to participate in a research study at the University of Iowa that is testing a parent-focused teen driving program. This program seeks to help parents/guardians better prepare their teens for independent driving by focusing on training teens to anticipate hazards on the road before they become critical. Participation requires two 90-minute visits to the Driving Safety Research Institute in Coralville, IA. The visits involve using a state-of-the-art driving simulator and answering online questionnaires. Parents/guardians and teens will each be paid $70 for completing all study procedures. *Recruitment is currently underway and ongoing through October*

  • Cub Scout Pack 37 Recruitment and Rocket Launch Event

    Location
    Fairfax Regional Sports and Park Complex, 625 Linn Street, Fairfax
    Audience
    K-5th Grades
    Organization
    Cub Scout Pack 37
    Contact
    John Palmer
    Email
    adzule@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 244-8677

    Information

    🚀 2025 Pack 37 Fall Recruitment & Rocket Launch 🚀
    📅 Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
    🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
    📍 Location: Fields next to Fairfax Sports Complex
    Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Families interested in joining Pack 37 are invited to meet our leaders and Scouts, hear about the fun and adventure of Scouting, and get answers to any questions about the program.
    After a short information session, stick around for one of our favorite traditions — the Fall Pack Rocket Launch! Watch as Cub Scouts send their high-flying rockets soaring into the sky.
    ✨ Bonus for New Families: Any family who registers for Scouting at the event will receive their own rocket kit to build and launch — and join in the adventure right away!
    This event is open to all boys and girls in grades K–5. Bring the whole family and see why Cub Scouting is the perfect mix of fun, friendship, and outdoor adventure!

  • Horse back riding lessons and trail riding

    Location
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca 3271 Sandy Beach Rd. NE. Solon IA 52333
    Audience
    4th grade and up
    Cost
    Lessons: Beginner $60 Intermediate $100 Advanced $150
    Organization
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
    Contact
    Jonathan Temme
    Email
    banmanger@iodiseca.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-4187

  • Prairie Soccer Club Fall Youth Soccer League

    Location
    Kirkwood lower soccer field (directly across 76th Ave. from the Kirkwood Hotel).
    Audience
    Kids in grades pre-kindergarten through 4th grade.
    Cost
    $60 for pre-K/Kindergarten and $75 for 1st grade through 4th grade.
    RSVP
    Sep 05, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie Soccer Club
    Contact
    Steven Robertson
    Email
    steven.robertson@psciowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 533-0589

    Information

    Prairie Soccer Club’s Fall 2025 youth soccer league is for kids ages 4-12 that want to learn soccer skills and learn to use those skills in weekly games. The league is for 8 weeks and each week the kids will have a 30-minute soccer skills session followed by a game. The games will be 3v3 or 4v4 based on the ages of the kids. The league begins September 7 and ends October 26.

  • High School Job Shadow Opportunities

    Audience
    High School Students
    RSVP
    Sep 17, 2025
    Organization
    Workplace Learning Connection
    Contact
    Brittany Slaubaugh
    Email
    brittany.slaubaugh@kirkwood.edu
    Phone
    (319) 358-3122

    Information

    Job shadow opportunities are available for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors through Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection! Both in-person and virtual opportunities are available, and participation is free!
    Shadows are typically 2-4 hours in length, are considered an excused absence, and students get the opportunity to explore a career field and connect classroom learning to real-world work. The Aug/Sept job shadow application portal will be open through Sept. 17, 2025 at 3pm. There are over 100 career exploration days and 97 specific careers to choose from.

    To learn more, visit: https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/job-shadows/index

  • One Child One Tree

    Location
    Certificates can be picked up at participating HyVee Stores or at ImOn Communications
    Audience
    All children ages 0-18.
    Cost
    $0
    RSVP
    Sep 10, 2025
    Organization
    Monarch Research
    Contact
    Stephanie Garland
    Email
    sgarland@monarchresearch.org
    Phone
    (319) 900-1509

    Information

    Monarch Research has partnered with local HyVee stores and ImOn to provide parents and grandparents a free native tree for each child or grandchild, through our One Child, One TreeTM – Growing Together initiative. This innovative initiative aims to foster a deep connection between children and nature by offering complimentary native trees to parents and grandparents in Linn County.

  • Girl Scout Multi-Level Troop 8100 – 1st Meeting!

    Location
    151 Prairie Hill Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    elementary, 5-6 qnd Middle School
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 26, 2025
    Organization
    Girl Scouts Troop 8100
    Contact
    Erin Wilde
    Email
    erin.wilde2017@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 310-7478

    Information

    Have a daughter interested in Girl Scouts, but not looking to create or join a same-level troop?
    Consider joining Prairie’s Multi-Level Troop 8100!
    Our first meeting will be held on Friday, September 26th at 6:15 p.m.
    Learn more here: https://troop-8100-monthly-meetings-2025-2026.cheddarup.com

  • Cub Scouts Pack 214 Recruitment Event

    Location
    625 Linn St, Fairfax, IA 52228
    Audience
    K-5th grade
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 07, 2025
    Organization
    Cub Scout Pack 214
    Contact
    Erin Wilde
    Email
    erin.wilde2017@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 310-7478

    Information

    Cub Scout Pack 214’s Fall Recruitment Event
    Sunday, September 7th | 3–5 PM
    Fairfax Sports Complex (625 Linn St, Fairfax, IA 52228) – by the gardens

    Get ready for an afternoon of fun! The Fairfax Rocket Society will be launching rockets right before your eyes.

    Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and chips, and grab your favorite drink from the Grind Coffee Truck. We’ll have fun activities for the kids and a chance to see what scouting is all about.

    Come join us and discover Cub Scout Pack 214!

  • Prairie Volleybowl

    Location
    Prairie high School
    Audience
    All
    Cost
    Donation - Gatorade, granola bars, fruit snacks, and cash donations are welcome.
    Organization
    Prairie Volleyball Team
    Contact
    Rachel Combs
    Email
    rcombs@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 329-5753

    Information

    Come support the high school volleyball players on
    Tuesday, August 19th in the Prairie High School
    South Gym as they gear up for their 2025 season!

  • PYBA Boys Competitive Basketball Tryouts

    Location
    Prairie Point Gym
    Audience
    Boys Grade Levels 1st-6th
    Cost
    $0
    RSVP
    Aug 15, 2025
    Organization
    PYBA - Prairie Youth Basketball Association
    Contact
    Chelsie Scott
    Email
    prairiebasketball2021@gmail.com
    Phone
    (000) 000-0000

    Information

    Prairie Youth Basketball Association will be holding tryouts for boys competitive teams on Sunday, August 17th. Grades 1st-6th welcome!