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Prairie Backpack

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

Athletics

Events

  • 5K4K9

    Location
    3111 N 10th St Marion IA
    Audience
    All ages!
    Cost
    $25 for those over 18 and $15 for those participating in the kids' fun run.
    RSVP
    Apr 17, 2026
    Organization
    Marion Police Department
    Contact
    Willow Botsford
    Email
    9073@marionpolice.com
    Phone
    (319) 377-1511

    Information

    5K4K9 fun run/walk hosted by the Marion Police Department. The family-friendly community event will be held at Linn-Mar High School and include bounce houses, a kids’ fun run, and the 5K event. Be sure to stick around to see the MPD K9s and their handlers in action. Event activities start at 9 a.m.
    The cost is $25 for those over 18 and $15 for those participating in the kids’ fun run. Register via the city website at cityofmarion.org/5k4k9
    Proceeds from this event will help support the Police Department’s K9 program and the creation of a new Crisis K9 team. The Crisis K9 is specially trained to provide emotional support and comfort to individuals, families and first responders during times of crisis. From traumatic incidents to community emergencies, this resource plays an important role in supporting both residents and staff.

  • Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

    Location
    Lower City Park, Iowa CIty
    Audience
    Families and participants of all ages
    Cost
    $20-45
    RSVP
    Apr 01, 2026
    Organization
    Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
    Contact
    Heather Younker
    Email
    hyounker@rmhc-eiwi.org
    Phone
    (319) 500-7642

    Information

    Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois proudly presents the 42nd Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K!

    This annual event raises critical funds and awareness to support our mission of keeping families close to each other—and close to the care they need—when they need it the most.

    Participants can run, walk, or join virtually, making this a truly family-friendly event open to all ages and ability levels. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Race begins and ends at Lower City Park in Iowa City. On-site festivities include pre-race snacks, a kids zone, and awards for top runners across multiple age groups. After the race, stick around and enjoy a FREE lunch on us!

  • MACR Sharks Swim Team — Evaluations for Spring/Summer are Underway

    Location
    Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA, Cedar Rapids, IA
    Audience
    Swimmers ages 6 and over
    Cost
    Varies by practice group
    RSVP
    Apr 06, 2026
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA
    Contact
    Donald Pirrie
    Email
    iowayswimming@gmail.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-9294

    Information

    Ready to level up your swimming, make new friends, and be part of something bigger?

    The MACR Sharks Spring & Summer Swim Season is the perfect opportunity for swimmers to grow their skills, build confidence, and experience the excitement of competitive swimming in a positive, team-first environment.

    Practices are offered daily at the downtown YMCA for kids ages 6 and over. From novice swimmer to skilled competitor MACR has a practice group for your swimmer!

  • Prairie School Foundation: Dueling for a Cause

    Location
    Olympic South Side Theater
    Cost
    $35/ticket
    Organization
    Prairie School Foundation
    Contact
    Alicia Tjelmeland
    Email
    aliciatjelmeland@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5200

    Information

    Join us for a Tailgate Dinner and cash bar followed with entertainment provided by Dueling Pianos!

  • 2026 Walford Ball Season Signup!

    Location
    Walford
    RSVP
    Mar 20, 2026
    Organization
    City of Walford
    Contact
    Parks and Rec Director
    Email
    Parks@CityofWalfordIowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 846-3103

    Information

    Registration is now open through March 20th! More details will be available soon, but please
    register as soon as possible to allow for planning. Rosters will be finalized by the first week of
    April. Practice and game schedules will follow.
    Parent Information Meeting will be scheduled in early April.
    Families will only be responsible for purchase of their player’s jerseys to participate in the
    program. NO additional season cost. More information on jersey purchases to come after
    teams are finalized.
    T-Ball | Grades Pre-K & K [Co-ed]
    Coach / Mechanical Pitch | Grades 1 & 2 [Boys & Girls Separate]
    Girls Little League Softball | Grades 3,4,5
    Girls Pony League Softball | Grades 6,7,8
    Boys Little League Baseball | Grades 3,4,5
    Boys Pony League Baseball | Grades 6,7,8
    Iowa Valley League Baseball/Softball Season Dates:
    More details to come soon!
    Use the link below to sign up:
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0WBcRGE8W2jDlwRB14VXVQsEECML
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    Please email Parks@CityofWalfordIowa.com with any questions relating to registration.

  • Spring Soccer & Flag Football with Swisher Youth Sports

    Location
    Castek Park - Swisher
    Cost
    $30-$40
    RSVP
    Feb 28, 2026
    Organization
    Swisher Youth Sports
    Contact
    Brittany B.
    Email
    info@swisheriasports.org
    Phone
    (319) 857-4539

    Information

    At Swisher Youth Sports, we are a recreational non-profit organization dedicated to creating a fun, positive, and supportive environment for young athletes of all skill levels.

    Spring Soccer includes one weekday practice and one Saturday game each week for a total of six weeks.

    Flag Football includes one practice per week, one game per week, and six weeks of games and scrimmages.

    All Swisher Youth Sports teams are coached by parent volunteers who are passionate about helping our athletes learn, grow, and build confidence. With registration, each participant will receive either a personalized jersey or a league t-shirt, depending on enrollment.

    Our goal is to teach the fundamentals of each sport, introduce game strategies, encourage proper sportsmanship, promote healthy competition, and most importantly — HAVE FUN!

  • Prairie Soccer Club Youth Soccer Spring 2026 League

    Location
    Kirkwood lower soccer field (directly across 76th Ave. from the Kirkwood Hotel).
    Audience
    Kids in grades pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
    Cost
    $60 for pre-K/Kindergarten and $75 for 1st grade through 4th grade.
    RSVP
    Mar 28, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Soccer Club
    Contact
    Steven Robertson
    Email
    steven.robertson@psciowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 533-0589

    Information

    Prairie Soccer Club’s Spring 2026 youth soccer league is for kids ages 4-12 that want to learn soccer skills and learn to use those skills in weekly games. The league is for 8 weeks and each week the kids will have a 30-minute soccer skills session followed by a game. The games will be 3v3 or 4v4 based on the ages of the kids. The league begins April 12 and ends June 7.

  • Prairie Poms Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High Tryout Signup!

    Location
    Prairie HS South Gym
    Audience
    High School, Middle School, 6th Grade
    RSVP
    Feb 22, 2026
    Organization
    Prairie Poms
    Contact
    Prairie Poms
    Email
    prairiepoms@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 551-4089

    Information

    Register for our 2026-2027 Prairie Poms Teams! Our Varsity team competes locally, regionally, and nationally. Our Junior Varsity and Junior High teams will compete locally and regionally. We are looking for students with a passion for dance and the willingness to work hard and be part of something GREAT! Our season begins in the Summer once school has ended and goes through Winter with breaks in between. Varsity and Junior Varsity perform on the sidelines at all Varsity home football games and Varsity performs at 2 halftimes. Junior High will join HS teams on the track for the Homecoming game. This is a great opportunity to be competitive in dance through your school and represent Prairie with pride! Register today to get your information packet.

    Tryout Meeting – February 26th
    Clinics – March 2nd and 3rd
    Tryouts – March 5th

  • Ely Youth Baseball

    Location
    Ely City Park - 1635 Hillcrest Street
    Audience
    Elementary and Intermediate students
    Cost
    $75 for Ely residents. $80 for non-Ely residents.
    RSVP
    Mar 01, 2026
    Organization
    Ely Parks and Recreation
    Contact
    Callie Stulz-O'Brien
    Email
    callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-4103

    Information

    Sign up for Ely’s Youth Baseball program today! Pre-K – 5th Grade boys and girls. Program runs April – June.

  • Ely Spring Soccer

    Location
    Ely City Park - 1635 Hillcrest Street
    Audience
    Pre-K and Kindergarten students
    Cost
    $35
    RSVP
    Mar 01, 2026
    Organization
    Ely Parks and Recreation
    Contact
    Callie Stulz-O'Brien
    Email
    callie@elyiowa.com
    Phone
    (319) 848-4103

    Information

    Sign up for Ely’s 4 & 5-year-old Spring Soccer program today! Practices will begin Tuesday, April 7, and meet once a week through Tuesday, May 5, 5:45 – 6:30 PM.