Prairie Backpack
College Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from school sponsored activities and non-profit organizations.
Events
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CoderDojo
- Location
- NewBoCo - 415 12th Ave SE
- Audience
- K-5th grade
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Oct 18, 2025
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
CoderDojo is a K–5 STEM program that encourages creativity, fosters entrepreneurship, and helps kids learn to code. Students will be able to move between stations to work with mentors on a variety of STEM stations including microscopes and robotics!
“This is not a College Community School District publication. It is being distributed through the school district as a community service of the district to inform you of other community activities or services available.”
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Hammerin Hawks Kickoff Clinic/Registration UPDATED LOCATION FOR FREE CLINIC
- Location
- 9TH GRADE CENTER
- Cost
- FREE
- Organization
- HAMMERIN HAWKS WRESTLING CLUB
- Contact
- RICH CROTTY
- Phone
- (402) 660-2606
Information
KICKOFF CLINIC WILL BE HELD IN THE 9TH GRADE CENTER
Free Wrestling Clinic (for ALL kids, returning and prospective new members)
Friday, October 10th 5:30-7:00 PM at the Prairie 9th Grade Center
No registration neededParent Meeting (for parents of ALL members, returning and new)
Tuesday, October 14th 6:30 PM at Prairie High School in the Commons Area (Main Entry) -
PHS Key Club Trunk or Treat
- Location
- Prairie Lot C
- Audience
- Early Childhood/Elementary Students
- Cost
- Asking $5 donation
- Organization
- PHS Key Club
- Contact
- Meg Washburn
- Phone
- (319) 848-5340
Information
Come support PHS Key Club and help raise money for Together We Achieve! Visit cars decorated by high school groups and get candy. Asking a $5 per family donation to TWA. All donations welcome
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Spooky Skate at the ImOn Ice Arena
- Location
- 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids IA, 52404
- Audience
- All ages
- Cost
- $15
- Organization
- ImOn Ice Arena
- Contact
- Tonya Frost
- T.Frost@creventslive.com
- Phone
- (319) 398-0100
Information
ImOn Ice is inviting you for some spooky skating fun! On Saturday, October 25th, from 1:30-4:30 PM, patrons can bring their best costumes for some spooky skating, creepy crafts, and tricky treats! Admission is $15 per person (skate rental included). *Skate rental is first-come, first-serve*
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80’s Glow Skate at the ImOn Ice Arena
- Location
- 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids IA, 52404
- Cost
- $15
- Organization
- ImOn Ice Arena
- Contact
- Tonya Frost
- T.Frost@creventslive.com
- Phone
- (319) 398-0100
Information
ImOn Ice is inviting you for an evening of 80’s fun! From 6:30-8:30 PM on Friday, October 10th, patrons can enjoy free glow sticks, 80’s nostalgia, and a live DJ while they skate. The event is $15 per skater (admission with rental included). *Skates are first-come, first-serve*
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Prairie Youth Basketball Rec League Registrationn
- Location
- Practices are located at one of Prairie's Elementary Buildings and/or Creek. Games are located at Prairie Creek.
- Audience
- Boys & Girls Grades 1st-6th
- Cost
- $65/player
- RSVP
- Nov 02, 2025
- Organization
- PYBA - Prairie Youth Basketball Association
- Contact
- Jay Sheffner
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
Information
PYBA offers this program to give young athletes the chance to learn, grow, and have fun on the basketball court. Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or already loves to play, they’ll enjoy developing their skills in a positive, supportive environment filled with friendly competition!
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Wrestling Kick-Off Clinic
- Location
- Prairie 9th Grade Center
- Cost
- FREE
- Organization
- Hammerin Hawks Wrestling Club
- Contact
- Rich Crotty
- Phone
- (402) 660-2606
Information
This is a FREE event for all students Prek – 8th grade and a great opportunity to get on the mat!
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Write Now Contest – Hawkeye Haiku
- Location
- Virtual
- Audience
- 3rd-12th grade
- Organization
- University of Iowa Center for Advancement
- Contact
- Sasha Aronson
- Phone
- (319) 467-3449
Information
Join the University of Iowa Alumni and Friends Hawkeye Haiku Contest—free to enter and open to Grades 3–12! This year’s theme celebrates the Iowa Memorial Union’s 100th anniversary. Write your own 5–7–5 haiku and share your creativity!
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Spaghetti Benefit Supper For Mary Shramek
- Location
- Swisher American Legion
- Audience
- all
- Cost
- $12.00 for adults $8.00 for Children
- Organization
- Family and Friends
- Contact
- Cherie Vulysteke
- chrcbenn911@aol.com
- Phone
- (319) 440-7069
Information
Join Mary in the fight Against Breast Cancer
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Block Kids Building Contest
- Location
- Local 125 Training Center - 5101 J St. SW Cedar Rapids 52404
- Audience
- K-6 graders
- Cost
- No cost
- RSVP
- Oct 29, 2025
- Organization
- National Association of Women in Construction
- Contact
- Denise Carnahan
- dcarnahan@tkroofing.com
- Phone
- (319) 354-3909
Information
Students build a construction-related project in one hour
