The University of Iowa is sponsoring a Teen Driving Study. This project is being conducted at The National Advanced Driving Simulator on the Oakdale Campus at the University of Iowa, in collaboration with the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. We are interested in whether specialized training programs can help teens become safer drivers. Click on the flyer below to see if your son or daughter would be eligible for the study.
Category Archives: Prairie High School
Ely Community Blood Drive in Honor of Aaron Sturtz
The University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a Blood Drive in support of Aaron Sturtz. Aaron was a 2006 Prairie graduate who was involved in a car accident and used 20+ units of blood during his initial surgery in March. The blood drive is Tuesday, June 5 from
3-7 pm. Click on the flyer below for more details.
Summer Social Skill Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tanager Place is sponsoring a Summer Social Skill program for students in 2nd – 12th grade with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Click on the flyer below for more information.
Summer Social Skills Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Coe College Summer Soccer Camps
Coe College Men’s Soccer program are offering a Boy’s Residential Camp for grades 9-12 and a Coed Soccer Camp for ages 7-15. Both summer soccer camps are in July! Click on the flyers below for more information.
AYSO Soccer Registration
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is offering Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 soccer opportunities for boys and girls ages 4-18. Registration dates are May 12 and May 19. Click on the flyer below for details.
Somewhere Only We Know Documentary
Check out the world premiere of Somewhere Only We Know documentary produced by Ambivalence Studios and Iowa BIG. The film follows the Horak family – specifically Janice and Richard – and tells the narrative of their life and legacy. The documentary will premiere May 18, 2018 at the Whipple Auditorium at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Click on on the flyer below for details and times.
FREE Summer Reading Support at Ely Public Library
The Ely Public Library will be providing FREE Summer Reading Support for youth who have completed grades K-6. Reading Support runs from 1-2 pm Monday – Friday, starting June 11 and finishing August 3. Each one hour session is provided by a volunteer and may include: one on one reading, group reading/read aloud, fun literacy games, writing practice and more!
The Ely Public Library is looking for volunteers to help provide this reading support! New volunteers will be provided with an informal training session. Help our area youth achieve their reading goals! Click on the flyers below for more information.
Summer 3 on 3 Prairie Basketball League
Sign up to participate in the 5th Annual Prairie 3 on 3 Summer Basketball League. The league is for boys and girls in grades 3rd – 8th. Click on the flyer below for more information.
The Bridges of Madison County
The Revival Theatre Company Presents The Bridges of Madison County. Performances are May 31-June 3 at Dows Theatre on the Coe College Campus. Click on the flyer below for details.
Beauty and Beast Dance Clinic and Auditions
The Rich Heritage of Cedar Rapids Theatre Company (RHCR) is sponsoring a Dance Clinic and holding Auditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for students in 3rd-12th grade. Click on the two flyers below for more information.