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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FFA Market
- Location
- Prairie Agriculture Building
- Audience
- All ages 0-100
- Cost
- $0-$40
- Organization
- Cedar Rapids Prairie FFA
- Contact
- Laura Brecht
- Phone
- (319) 212-1034
Information
The Prairie FFA Chapter is excited to host our Second Annual FFA Market along with an Ag Building Open House and fun children’s activities!
At the Market, students will showcase and sell products from their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, including farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, produce, sweet treats, and more. This year, we will also be selling our pumpkins and mums, available exclusively during the event. Also, don’t miss out on the new Cow Pie High coffee, which will be available to try or buy at this year’s market.
Families, friends, and community members are invited to tour our Ag Building, meet our students, and see the hands-on learning happening in our program.
📍 Prairie Ag Building
🗓 Saturday, September 27th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We look forward to seeing you there to support our students and celebrate agriculture at Prairie! -
Farm 5K For A Cure
- Location
- Bass Farms, Mount Vernon
- Audience
- students and families
- Cost
- 10
- RSVP
- Sep 20, 2025
- Organization
- American Cancer Society
- Contact
- Haley Huntington
- Phone
- (319) 248-0047
Information
Join a new timed 5K race at Bass Farms as we run along the crops to fundraise for the American Cancer Society! Time tracking will be provided by Fitness Sports. In-person check-in will be open at 7:30 am on September 20th at Bass Farms near the admission booth. Students are able to volunteer, please check our website for details.
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Project SAFE CRCA 7th Annual Fundraiser
- Location
- El Kahir Shrine 905 Tower Terrace Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233
- Audience
- All
- Cost
- Free
- Organization
- Project SAFE CRCA
- Contact
- Mike Farr
- mgfarr@yahoo.com
- Phone
- (319) 721-9812
Information
Join us for our 7th Annual Fundraiser on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the El Kahir Shrine in Hiawatha, IA. This family-friendly event will feature live music, activities, raffles, auctions, and more—all in support of reducing stigma around depression and advancing mental health awareness.
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Youth in Aviation Day at CID
- Location
- 9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Audience
- All Ages
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Sep 20, 2025
- Organization
- Eastern Iowa Airport • CID
- Contact
- Rob Miller
- r.miller@flycid.com
- Phone
- (319) 573-0249
Information
This FREE open house event will include several aviation-related activities, an open house, and a static aircraft display. Yes, it is called Youth in Aviation Day, but if you love aviation, there will be something to see and do for all ages.
Confirmed partners include:
Kirkwood CC • EAA Chapter 33 • Coe College • Iowa 99s • Nasa (Iowa State University) • Collins Aerospace • Signature Aviation • General Aviation Aircraft • Chinook & Lifeguard Helicopters • Eastern Iowa Women in Aviation -
PHS Family Sweetheart Dance
- Location
- Prairie Point
- Audience
- Pre-K - 8th Grade
- Cost
- $55
- RSVP
- Sep 28, 2025
- Organization
- Prairie High School Poms
- Contact
- Sarah Auman
- Phone
- (319) 551-4089
Information
Join us for the PHS Family Sweetheart Dance (FORMERLY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE)
Mothers, Sons, Dads and Daughters – join us for a formal night to remember! Registration closes September 28th.
$55 per couple
$15 per additional studentGames
Dinner
Desserts
Dancing
Basket Auction and MORE! -
Johnson County 4-H Pancake Breakfast
- Location
- Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City
- Audience
- Youth of all ages and their family members
- Cost
- Free will donation
- Organization
- Johnson County Extension and Outreach
- Contact
- Claire Svenby
- cmsvenby@iastate.edu
- Phone
- (319) 337-2145
Information
The 23rd Annual Johnson County 4-H Pancake Breakfast is set for Sunday, September 28th, from 8 a.m. to noon in Building C on the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
Guests will be treated to a warm breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more while connecting with friends, neighbors, and local supporters. In addition to the meal, attendees can participate in a silent auction featuring themed baskets and donated items from generous businesses and community members.
The event is a free-will donation. Proceeds directly benefit the Johnson County 4-H program, helping cover enrollment fees, support hands-on learning opportunities, and fund events for more than 500 youth and volunteers across the county.
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Thursday Fun Night
- Location
- Prairie High School- South Gym, John Wall Field, and B lot.
- Audience
- The entire Prairie Community
- Organization
- Student Council
- Contact
- Grace Knock
- graceknock63@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 330-5345
Information
Thursday Fun Night includes the Powder Puff/Buff games (girls football/boys volleyball), food trucks, yard games, and a petting zoo!
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Prairie Homecoming T-Shirts
- Location
- Online
- Audience
- CCSD students and families
- Cost
- $15
- RSVP
- Sep 08, 2025
- Organization
- Business Professionals of America/The FanStand
- Contact
- Kim Hynek
- khynek@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5350
Information
Homecoming Shirts for Sale!
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Let Me Run – Creek Boys Running Club
- Location
- Creek Intermediate School
- Organization
- Let Me Run
- Contact
- Mr. Jensen
- wjensen@crprairie.org
- Phone
- (319) 848-5310
Information
Registration for the Let Me Run Boys Running Club is now open for the Fall 2025 season. Let Me Run runners will train 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 2:45-4:00 starting on Tuesday 9/23, working towards the Miles in the Maize 5k on 11/8. The club lasts for 7 weeks, and registration fills up quickly.
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Hammerin Hawk Wrestling Club Registration
- Organization
- Youth Wrestling
- Contact
- Rich Crotty
- Phone
- (402) 660-2606
Information
Registration for the Hammerin Hawks Wrestling Clun