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Prairie Backpack

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

Community Education

Events

  • Teens Go STEM

    Location
    The University of Iowa Medical Education and Research Facility
    Audience
    High schoolers
    Cost
    Free
    Organization
    UI Health Care
    Contact
    Susie Green
    Email
    susgreen@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 384-5047

    Information

    Teens Go STEM is a free educational program open to students in 9th-12th grades. During the program, students will explore health care careers while engaging with medical and health sciences students and professionals through career focused breakout sessions, tours, and medical simulations. There will also be a focus on health care skills, critical issues impacting Iowa’s health care, health literacy and how to pursue a career in health care. Registered students must be accompanied by an adult. While students are participating in STEM programming, adults will be offered discussions and resource sessions with University of Iowa experts.

  • “Friendly Flicks” Sensory-Friendly Movie Series: Disney / Pixar’s “Inside Out”

    Location
    Cedar Rapids Public Library
    Audience
    Special Needs Students, Families + Friends
    Cost
    FREE
    RSVP
    Jan 24, 2026
    Organization
    The Growing Kind
    Contact
    Lucy Feltman
    Email
    thegrowingkind@gmail.com
    Phone
    (000) 000-0000

    Information

    the growing kind (tgk) is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to building community + creating events catered to special needs families, friends and caregivers.

    we are excited to introduce “friendly flicks” – TGK’s own sensory-friendly movie showing series! join us for Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out” on saturday, january 24 at the cedar rapids public library.
    grab your (FREE!) tickets on our website!
    🎟️: https://forms.gle/LRQiUpgJUB5mHy9d8

  • Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest

    Location
    Prairie Hill Elementary School Gym, 151 Prairie Hill Court SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    Boys and girls ages 8 to 13 (ages are determined as of April 1, 2026).
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Jan 07, 2026
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge #251
    Contact
    Katie Aarhus
    Email
    katherinedwyer@yahoo.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-5100

    Information

    The Elks Hoop is a free throw contest funded by the National Elks foundation for children ages 8 to 13 (ages are determined as of April 1, 2026). 1st place winners of each category boys/girls ages 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 will move onto the District contest scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1PM at Charles City Middle School Gym (if the 1st place winner is not available, it will move onto the 2nd place winner).