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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Metro STEAM Academy Weather Balloon Launch
- Location
- Cedar Rapids Downtown Public Library LivingLearning Roof
- Audience
- All ages, K-12, STEM learners and educators
- Cost
- Free
- Organization
- Cedar Amateur Astronomers
- Contact
- Gordon Baustian
- gordonbaustian@gmail.com
- Phone
- (319) 721-0659
Information
In collaboration with the Eastern Iowa Cosmic Conference, the Metro STEAM Academy is launching a Weather Balloon from the LivingLearning Roof of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Public Library on May 16, 2026.
Launch pep starts at 9:30 AM with the launch at 10:00AM. Come watch and learn how and why this is done to study our atmosphere and how this relates to Astronomy. The students will be tracking the balloon’s flight using onboard tracking telemetry and you can follow the flight as it approached 100,00 ft over Eastern Iowa. Learn about the experiment the students are doing using onboad beetles that will be launched with the balloon.
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Write Now: Microstory Writing Contest
- Location
- Virtual
- Cost
- Free
- Organization
- University of Iowa Center for Advancement
- Contact
- Tegan Donahue
- write.now@foriowa.org
- Phone
- (319) 467-3393
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CoderDojo with Korriban Squad of the 501st Legion
- Location
- Foundation 2 - 1st Floor Training Rooms - 305 2nd Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
- Audience
- K-5th grade students + families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 02, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
Just days away from “May the forth be with you”, we want to celebrate Star Wars by bringing the Korriban Squad of the 501st Legion. The Legion promotes interest in STAR WARS and facilitates the use of these costumes for STAR WARS-related events as well as contributes to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work, with the Korriban Squad representing the local chapter.
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CoderDojo at Wellington Heights Community Church
- Location
- 1600 4th Ave SE - Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
- Audience
- K-5th + families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- May 05, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
CoderDojo is a free, hands-on program designed for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade who are curious about STEM. Children can explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math-themed stations at their own pace, with friendly mentors available to help them get started.
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CoderDojo with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
- Location
- Foundation 2 - 305 2nd Ave SE - Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
- Audience
- K-5 Students and Families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Apr 18, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
CoderDojo is a free, hands-on program designed for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade who are curious about STEM.
Join us and our Eastern Iowa Arts Academy friends to learn about how music and STEM connect!
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2026 Czech Heritage Foundation Royal Court – Apply Now
- Location
- www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com/RoyalCourt
- RSVP
- May 01, 2026
- Organization
- Czech Heritage Foundation
- Contact
- Holly Robe
- hrobe@amfam.com
- Phone
- (319) 573-8382
Information
Applicants must reside in Iowa and be able to attend events in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Apply online at www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com/RoyalCourt or email hrobe@amfam.com for details.
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CoderDojo with Henry Morray Blackout Poetry and Collaging
- Location
- Foundation 2 - 305 2nd Ave SE. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401.
- Audience
- K-5th students and families
- Cost
- Free
- RSVP
- Mar 21, 2026
- Organization
- NewBoCo
- Contact
- Ashley Turner
- ashley@newbo.co
- Phone
- (319) 412-5222
Information
CoderDojo is a free, hands-on program designed for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade who are curious about STEM. Children can explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math-themed stations at their own pace, with friendly mentors available to help them get started. It’s all about learning through creativity, curiosity, and play.
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Theatre Cedar Rapids Summer Camps are BACK!
- Organization
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Contact
- Mic Evans
- mic.evans@theatrecr.org
- Phone
- (319) 366-8591
Information
TCR Summer Camps are back! There’s something for every student, grades K through 12. Acting, adventures, games, STEAM Week and more!
All TCR Camps and Classes are on a “Pay What You Can” system. Simply choose the payment option that works best for you at checkout.
