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Prairie Backpack

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

Arts

Events

  • NewBoCo – Girls Who Code Holiday Lights Showcase

    Location
    CSPS - 1103 3rd St SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
    Audience
    All ages and families
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    NewBoCo
    Contact
    Ashley Turner
    Email
    ashley@newbo.co
    Phone
    (319) 412-5222

    Information

    oin us for an exciting afternoon as we celebrate the incredible achievements of NewBoCo’s local Girls Who Code participants. After 10 weeks of hands-on learning, the participants will unveil their unique light display creations, designed for local businesses in Cedar Rapids. This event will showcase their programming skills and highlight the importance of fostering young talent in tech.

    Event kickoff is at CSPS at 4:15

    Locations: Lu’s Deli, Crosby’s, Raygun, Hangry Lady, Mode, CSPS, Parlor City, Almost Famous.

    This celebration marks a milestone, not only for NewBoCo’s Girls Who Code club but also for the Cedar Rapids community. We aim to inspire more girls to explore coding and connect local businesses with future collaboration opportunities.

    As you enjoy shopping for loved ones and supporting small businesses in our community, take a moment to ENJOY the lights during the holidays, proudly displayed at participating locations!

    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.

  • CoderDojo with StarLabs!

    Location
    NewBoCo - 415 12th Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
    Audience
    Elementary/Middle School students
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Nov 15, 2025
    Organization
    NewBoCo
    Contact
    Ashley Turner
    Email
    ashley@newbo.co
    Phone
    (319) 412-5222

    Information

    CoderDojo is a free program for kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Children can freely explore any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) themed stations, with mentors available to help them get started, allowing your child to learn and explore on their own.

    The StarLabs Planetarium experience includes pre-programmed movies and demonstrations on a variety of space topics. The dome can fit up to 30 people, a combination of adults and children. Participants are expected to sit cross-legged on the floor. The dome can accommodate participants with walkers, wheelchairs, and regular chairs.

    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.

  • 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
    Email
    dcarnahan@tkroofing.com
    Phone
    (319) 354-3909

    Information

    Students build a construction-related project in one hour