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  • 04 Dec 23

    Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest

    Audience
    9-12th Grade
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    Dec 04, 2023
    Contact
    Deb Brockington
    Email
    historyisfun.DAR@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-5437

    Information

    Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest
    Topic: Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation. Figures may be any person, whether a well-known figure or an everyday man, woman, or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.
    Students are encouraged to use primary sources (i.e., immediate, first-hand accounts such as letters, diaries, speeches, or newspaper reports) for their research. Lesser well-known figures are acceptable, but subjects must have been actual participants, i.e. not fictionalized.
    One chapter winning essay is submitted to state chairs of American History; state winners are forwarded to the division vice chairs for judging; division winners are forwarded to the National Vice Chair for the Patriots of the American Revolution Essay.
    Deadline: December 1, 2023. Please contact for more information.

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  • 04 Dec 23

    American History Essay Contest

    Audience
    5-8th grade
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    Dec 04, 2023
    Contact
    Deb Brockington
    Email
    historyisfun.DAR@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-5437

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    2023-2024 Essay Title: “The Stars and Stripes Forever”
    Topic for 2023-2024
    On May 14, 1897, John Philip Sousa played his new march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” This song would become the national march of the United States on December 11, 1987. Imagine it is 1897 and you are a newspaper reporter for The Philadelphia Times. Your newspaper editor has asked you to write an article about the new song performed that day. Your article needs to tell about Sousa’s life and the story behind the song. It is the first performance of the song, so make sure your article includes thoughts about the music and how the audience reacts to what was seen and heard that day.
    Title of Essay: Stars & Stripes Forever
    Open to Grades 5–8
    Length 300-1,000 words (please contact for more information)
    One essay at each grade level is selected as the chapter winner and forwarded to the State Chairman American History for state competition.
    Deadline: December 4, 2023.

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  • 21 Sep 23

    HACAP Hawki and Medicaid Information

    Contact
    Diana Strahan
    Email
    dstrahan@hacap.org
    Phone
    (319) 440-7659
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  • 30 Sep 23

    Teddy Bear Clinic

    Location
    UIHC Iowa River Landing
    Audience
    Children 5-12 years old
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 29, 2023
    Contact
    Hanna Stone
    Email
    STEM-Education@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 467-0239

    Information

    The Teddy Bear Clinic is an annual event held to decrease the fear and anxiety children experience associated within the healthcare setting. Hosted at the Iowa River Landing, the event will take place on Saturday, September 30. There are 3 times slots beginning at 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., & 10:30 a.m.

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  • 13 Oct 23

    FFA Cow Pie Bingo

    Cost
    $10
    Contact
    Prairie FFA
    Email
    prairieffaalumni@gmail.com
    Phone
    (515) 571-6110

    Information

    Prairie FFA Bingo — Chance to win $1000 at Prairie Football Games on 9/22, 9/29, and 10/13

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  • 26 Sep 23

    Prairie Archery NEW archers/parents meeting

    Location
    Prairie High School Theater room
    Audience
    Point and High School students
    Contact
    Mitch Bock
    Email
    crprairiearchery@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 795-3284

    Information

    informational meeting for new archers and families

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  • 13 Oct 23

    Pride of Prairie Award Nominations

    Contact
    Randy Rumery
    Email
    rrumery@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5200

    Information

    The Prairie School Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the Pride of Prairie Award. This prestigious award is presented annually during the Foundation Society Breakfast to give
    recognition to, and show appreciation for, an individual(s) who exemplifies the Prairie Spirit and a loyal commitment to our Prairie Schools.

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  • 14 Sep 23

    Prairie Creek 5-6 Community Open House

    Location
    8451 Kirkwood Blvd SW
    Contact
    Ali Alldredge
    Email
    alialldredge@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-8224

    Information

    Please join us on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM for a Community Open
    House to celebrate the opening of the New Prairie Creek Intermediate School. The new
    building opened this fall for incoming 5th and 6th graders and is located directly south of
    Prairie Point at 8451 Kirkwood BLVD SW. The evening will include a Ribbon Cutting at 5 PM
    followed by student-led tours

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  • 03 Oct 23

    Fresh Air After School October Session

    Location
    Indian Creek Nature Center
    Audience
    K-3rd graders
    Cost
    $200 Members; 220 Nonmembers (12 sessions)
    RSVP
    Sep 28, 2023
    Contact
    Andria Cossolotto
    Email
    acossolotto@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
    Phone
    (319) 362-0664

    Information

    Fresh Air After School at Indian Creek is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures on T, W, Th after school with experienced ICNC educators. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at the Nature Center’s 200-acre classroom.

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  • 20 Sep 23

    Girl Scout Open House

    Location
    Prairie Hill Elementary / Project Room
    Cost
    N/A
    Contact
    Tanya Price
    Email
    Tanyap@girlscoutstoday.org
    Phone
    (319) 363-8335

    Information

    Open house to learn more about Girl Scouts.

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