Community events and activities in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
A roundup of free first aid CPR training at Cedar Rapids Fire Department 713 First Ave SE. World Wednesday Tea Party at Iowa City Public Library 123 S Linn St. Art exhibition at Marion Heritage Center 590 10th St. Animal sounds program at Ely Public Library 1595 Dows St. Care of Magical Creatures event supporting shelters. BYU Idaho Orchestra concert at Whipple Auditorium Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 Fifth Ave SE.
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Cedar Rapids Fire Department
First Ave
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
Ely Public Library
Dows St
Brigham Young University-Idaho Orchestra
Whipple
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Fifth Ave
Hiawatha student wins statewide mapping contest
Laura Hubbs an eighth grader from Hiawatha won first place in the middle school division of the Iowa Map Contest for a ArcGIS Online interactive story map listing 27 Cedar Rapids area parks. Hubbs home schooled student won state level and $100 prize and competed nationally among nearly 100 projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hubbs
Hiawatha
Iowa
Hubbs
Cedar Rapids
Arcgis Online
Arcg
Arcgis
Wilson Middle
Wayne Fritch
Environmental Systems Research Institute
ESRI
Iowa Department of Education Social Studies Division
Iowa Geographic Information Council
William Penn University
Becky Hubbs
Laura
Marion
Robins
Cedar Rapids student maps area parks with focus on splash pads
Laura Hubbs builds an interactive map of Guthridge Park and other local parks highlighting splash pads playgrounds walking trails restrooms and athletic facilities. Her project done largely solo with family and city GIS support covers park features and materials while exploring coding interests and future entry plans.
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Hubbs
Guthridge Park
Adam Galluzzo
City of
Cedar Rapids
Arcgis
Fritch
Galluzzo
Summer Family Free Day at NCSML Amana
The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library hosts a free day 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with 1910s themed crafts, face-painting, an obstacle course, gallery visits, live music and food. Cedar Rapids Public Library wraps up Summer Dare with a 10 a.m. to noon Greene Square Park event featuring readings, inflatables, and performances. Amana Heritage Museum hosts evening WWI lectures at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Amana history and PTSD. Rummage in the Ramp in Iowa City runs Thursday to Aug 4 at the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp with items mostly $20 or less and online pickup options.
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National
Ncsml.org
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Greene Square Park
Iowa
Amana Heritage Museum
44Th Ave
Amana
Monus Hagen
Emeriti
Metropolitan State University of
Denver
Patricia Soukup
Fairfax Historical Foundation
Community of
True Inspiration
Iowa Prairie
America
Chauncey Swan
Washington St
Iowa City
Environmental
Human Services
Igov.org
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Hooplanow.com
Marion Heritage Center and Museum
10Th St
Blank Park Zoo
Molly Hunter
the Gazette
Raul
Hannah Schroeder
Arceg.is
Molly
Hunter
Thegazette
Czech & Slovak Museum
Amanaheritage.org
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