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Prairie Backpack

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

Events

  • FFA Market

    Location
    Prairie Agriculture Building
    Audience
    All ages 0-100
    Cost
    $0-$40
    Organization
    Cedar Rapids Prairie FFA
    Contact
    Laura Brecht
    Email
    laurabrecht@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 212-1034

    Information

    The Prairie FFA Chapter is excited to host our Second Annual FFA Market along with an Ag Building Open House and fun children’s activities!
    At the Market, students will showcase and sell products from their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, including farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, produce, sweet treats, and more. This year, we will also be selling our pumpkins and mums, available exclusively during the event. Also, don’t miss out on the new Cow Pie High coffee, which will be available to try or buy at this year’s market.
    Families, friends, and community members are invited to tour our Ag Building, meet our students, and see the hands-on learning happening in our program.
    📍 Prairie Ag Building
    🗓 Saturday, September 27th
    ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    We look forward to seeing you there to support our students and celebrate agriculture at Prairie!

  • Prairie High School Youth Football Cheer Clinic

    Location
    September 30th 3:45-6 pm - Prairie Hill & Prairie Ridge October 1st 3:45- 6 pm - Prairie Crest, Prairie Heights & Prairie View
    Audience
    Elementary Learners
    Cost
    $50
    RSVP
    Sep 26, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie High School Cheer
    Contact
    Samantha Norton
    Email
    snorton@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5350

    Information

    **Clinic dates:
    September 30th 3:45-6 pm – Prairie Hill & Prairie Ridge
    October 1st 3:45- 6 pm – Prairie Crest, Prairie Heights & Prairie View

    **Performance: Friday, October 3rd at the Prairie High School football game.**
    **Cost: $50 per youth cheerleader.**
    (registration includes: t-shirt, poms, tattoo, snack, and youth cheerleader’s
    admission to the game)

    Youth cheerleaders will meet the high school cheerleaders in their school’s gym after school and then head to the grassy area outside. After receiving their t-shirts, participants will be split by age and get individual attention learning what it means to be a Prairie Cheerleader, Youth cheerleaders will learn cheers, jumps, how to spirit, and get to participate in some basic stunting. This has become a favorite event for our Prairie Cheer Squads, We can’t wait to meet your cheerleader! Go Hawks!! #weareprairie

  • Prairie Hawks Baseball 12U team looking for players!

    Cost
    $400 for club dues
    Organization
    Prairie Hawks Baseball Club
    Contact
    Emily McWorthy
    Email
    prairiehawksbaseballclub@gmail.com
    Phone
    (000) 000-0000

    Information

    Prairie Hawks Baseball Club is looking for 12U players to join our club team! Must not turn 13 before May 1, 2026. No tryout needed.

  • Youth in Aviation Day at CID

    Location
    9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    Audience
    All Ages
    Cost
    Free
    RSVP
    Sep 20, 2025
    Organization
    Eastern Iowa Airport • CID
    Contact
    Rob Miller
    Email
    r.miller@flycid.com
    Phone
    (319) 573-0249

    Information

    This FREE open house event will include several aviation-related activities, an open house, and a static aircraft display. Yes, it is called Youth in Aviation Day, but if you love aviation, there will be something to see and do for all ages.
    Confirmed partners include:
    Kirkwood CC • EAA Chapter 33 • Coe College • Iowa 99s • Nasa (Iowa State University) • Collins Aerospace • Signature Aviation • General Aviation Aircraft • Chinook & Lifeguard Helicopters • Eastern Iowa Women in Aviation

  • PHS Family Sweetheart Dance

    Location
    Prairie Point
    Audience
    Pre-K - 8th Grade
    Cost
    $55
    RSVP
    Sep 28, 2025
    Organization
    Prairie High School Poms
    Contact
    Sarah Auman
    Email
    prairiepoms@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 551-4089

    Information

    Join us for the PHS Family Sweetheart Dance (FORMERLY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE)
    Mothers, Sons, Dads and Daughters – join us for a formal night to remember! Registration closes September 28th.
    $55 per couple
    $15 per additional student

    Games
    Dinner
    Desserts
    Dancing
    Basket Auction and MORE!

  • Johnson County 4-H Pancake Breakfast

    Location
    Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City
    Audience
    Youth of all ages and their family members
    Cost
    Free will donation
    Organization
    Johnson County Extension and Outreach
    Contact
    Claire Svenby
    Email
    cmsvenby@iastate.edu
    Phone
    (319) 337-2145

    Information

    The 23rd Annual Johnson County 4-H Pancake Breakfast is set for Sunday, September 28th, from 8 a.m. to noon in Building C on the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

    Guests will be treated to a warm breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more while connecting with friends, neighbors, and local supporters. In addition to the meal, attendees can participate in a silent auction featuring themed baskets and donated items from generous businesses and community members.

    The event is a free-will donation. Proceeds directly benefit the Johnson County 4-H program, helping cover enrollment fees, support hands-on learning opportunities, and fund events for more than 500 youth and volunteers across the county.

  • Let Me Run – Creek Boys Running Club

    Location
    Creek Intermediate School
    Organization
    Let Me Run
    Contact
    Mr. Jensen
    Email
    wjensen@crprairie.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-5310

    Information

    Registration for the Let Me Run Boys Running Club is now open for the Fall 2025 season. Let Me Run runners will train 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 2:45-4:00 starting on Tuesday 9/23, working towards the Miles in the Maize 5k on 11/8. The club lasts for 7 weeks, and registration fills up quickly.

  • GROWFEST

    Location
    GROW at Kazimour Farm & Orchard; 2630 Otis Rd. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Audience
    Activities are geared for students of all ages
    Cost
    Free to attend
    Organization
    GROW at Kazimour Farm & Orchard
    Contact
    Kory Kazimour
    Email
    info@growwithkazimour.org
    Phone
    (319) 364-3573

    Information

    GROWFEST at Kazimour Farm & Orchard – Harvest. Play. Celebrate.
    Join us on Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for a family-friendly fall harvest celebration, just five minutes from New Bo (2630 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids). Admission is free!

    Shop organically grown apples, pumpkins, and gourds, sip fresh cider, and enjoy fall-themed baked goods. Kids of all ages will love the activities and orchard fun.

    Hosted by GROW, a local nonprofit empowering individuals of all abilities through horticulture.

  • University of Iowa Parent and Teen Driving Study Recruitment

    Location
    Driving Safety Research Institute (2401 Oakdale Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241)
    Audience
    Middle and High School Students (and their parents/guardians)
    Organization
    Childhood Injury Risk Prevention (ChIRP) Research Lab, University of Iowa College of Public Health
    Contact
    O'Neal ChIRP Lab
    Email
    cph-oneal-lab@uiowa.edu
    Phone
    (319) 335-1840

    Information

    We are inviting teen drivers with learner’s permits and their parents/guardians to participate in a research study at the University of Iowa that is testing a parent-focused teen driving program. This program seeks to help parents/guardians better prepare their teens for independent driving by focusing on training teens to anticipate hazards on the road before they become critical. Participation requires two 90-minute visits to the Driving Safety Research Institute in Coralville, IA. The visits involve using a state-of-the-art driving simulator and answering online questionnaires. Parents/guardians and teens will each be paid $70 for completing all study procedures. *Recruitment is currently underway and ongoing through October*

  • Horse back riding lessons and trail riding

    Location
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca 3271 Sandy Beach Rd. NE. Solon IA 52333
    Audience
    4th grade and up
    Cost
    Lessons: Beginner $60 Intermediate $100 Advanced $150
    Organization
    Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
    Contact
    Jonathan Temme
    Email
    banmanger@iodiseca.org
    Phone
    (319) 848-4187