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Prairie Backpack

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

High School

Events

  • Feast FUR a Cause: Dine & Donate to Last Hope Animal Rescue

    Location
    The Inn; 175 Jacolyn Dr NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
    Audience
    This is an all ages event
    Cost
    There is no cost to attend, menu prices are as posted at the restaurant
    Organization
    Last Hope Animal Rescue
    Contact
    Amanda Rushton
    Email
    Amanda@adopthope.org
    Phone
    (319) 330-0484

    Information

    Join Last Hope Animal Rescue at The Inn Restaurant in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, November 2nd to Feast FUR a Cause from 12-4PM!

    The Inn will donate 25% of all proceeds during the event directly to Last Hope, they will also feature a terrific selection of raffle and silent auction items that you can bid on to win that day!

    Make plans to join us between 12-4PM and be sure to come HUNGRY! The Inn features the best Broaster chicken, pizza, tenderloins and MORE!

  • Family Puzzle Palooza Night

    Location
    Ely American Legion, 1545 Main Street, Ely IA
    Audience
    All ages - family oriented activity
    Cost
    $30 per team of 5 people
    Organization
    Ely Parks & Recreation
    Contact
    Callie Stulz-O'Brien
    Email
    Callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 936-8056

    Information

    Form a family/friends team of up to 5 people to compete in this fast-paced puzzle challenge at the Legion. There will be a holiday themed movie, and free cookies & hot chocolate. Teams may take their 300-piece puzzle home at the end of the event. Winning team receive a $25 Dan & Debbie’s gift card.

  • Toys for Tots

    Location
    All school buildings
    RSVP
    Dec 05, 2025
    Organization
    Toys for Tots
    Contact
    Michele Matt
    Email
    cedar.rapids.ia@toysfortots.org
    Phone
    (319) 431-7294

    Information

    Toys for Tots – Linn County/Cedar Rapids 2025 Information

    College Community Schools is partnering with Toys for Tots this year! If you would like to donate new, unwrapped toys for local children, you can use any of our school buildings as a convenient drop-off location. Look for the donation bins near the main office in each school to leave your generous contributions. Thank you for helping us make the holidays brighter for children in our community!

    2025 Family Registration

    Dates: October 20 through November 18 Family registrations are processed online by The Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids through the Angel Tree program.

    2025 Toy Collection

    Dates: October 24 through December 5, 2025

    2025 Monetary Donations

    Available: Year Round Monetary donations help purchase toys for older children and infants.

    • Donate via the “DONATE NOW” button or mail a check payable to Toys for Tots to: Toys for Tots – Linn County c/o St John & Gielau LLP 4840 N River Blvd NE Ste 500 Cedar Rapids IA 52411

    All donations received locally are used to purchase toys for kids in Iowa. Thank you for supporting Toys for Tots!

  • Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Mary Shramek

    Location
    Swisher American Legion
    Cost
    $12.00 for adults $8.00 for Children, 4years and under Free
    Organization
    Friends and Family
    Contact
    Cherie Vulysteke
    Email
    chrCBENN911@aol.com
    Phone
    (319) 440-7069

    Information

    Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Mary Shramek

  • Girls Wrestling Beginner Night

    Location
    9th Grade Center Girls Wrestling Room
    Audience
    All Girls K-12
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    Hammerin' Hawks & Prairie Girls Wrestling
    Contact
    Zach Becicka
    Email
    zachbecicka@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 651-7774

    Information

    The Prairie Girls Wrestling team & the Hammerin’ Hawks Club will be hosting a Beginner Night next Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm in the 9th Grade Center Girls Wrestling Room. This is open to all girls K-12! This is the perfect opportunity to try wrestling before the season begins!! No cost or registration necessary, just show up!

  • Boys Volleyball Tryouts

    Location
    Prairie High School
    Audience
    Boys from 6th grade on up
    RSVP
    Nov 14, 2025
    Organization
    380 Devil Dogs Volleyball Club
    Contact
    William Goodale
    Email
    wgoodale@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (919) 610-4007

    Information

    Boys volleyball tryouts for 12U and up

  • 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
    Email
    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*

  • 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
    Email
    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*

  • Write Now Contest – Hawkeye Haiku

    Location
    Virtual
    Audience
    3rd-12th grade
    Organization
    University of Iowa Center for Advancement
    Contact
    Sasha Aronson
    Email
    sasha.aronson@foriowa.org
    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!

  • 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
    Email
    chrcbenn911@aol.com
    Phone
    (319) 440-7069

    Information

    Join Mary in the fight Against Breast Cancer