Family friendly events in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
A list of free kid friendly and community events in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Activities include bubble making at Greene Square Library storytime at Willow Creek Park and a matinee of Coco at the Iowa City Public Library plus a balloon show at Hiawatha and a parks program Huntington Ridge Park camping crafts. The programs cover ages from infants to teens with dates and locations across downtown Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding areas.
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Greene Square
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Fifth Ave
Iowa City
Johnson County
Ashley Monroe
Johnson County Senior Center
S. Linn St
Willow Creek
Willow Creek Park
Teg Dr
Huntington Ridge Park
C Ave
Cedar Rapids
Crlibrary.org
Coco
Miguel
Land of the Dead
Iowa City Public Library
Rick
Hiawatha Public Library
W. Willman St
Navy sonar tech Niehaus serves aboard USS Providence
Cedar Rapids Washington High School graduate Justice Niehaus, now a Seaman Recruit in the U S Navy, works as a sonar technician aboard the nuclear powered submarine USS Providence in Groton Connecticut. The attack sub carries about 130 sailors and performs stealth missions, weapons handling, reactor maintenance, and SEAL delivery. Navy officials note submariners are highly trained, operate under demanding conditions, and form strong crew bonds as they protect the fleet and keep service members safe.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
Justice Niehaus
U.S. Navy
Providence
Washington
Niehaus
Groton
Conn
U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach
Brian Nowak
Naval Submarine Support Center
New London
Navy
Iowa Natives Celebrate Sisters of Mercy Milestones in Cedar Rapids
Two Sisters of Mercy in Cedar Rapids mark major milestones this year. Sister Theresa Ann Spitz celebrates 70 years with a June 10 liturgy and reception at the Chapel of Mercy. Sister Rita Waters, based in Washington, D.C., marks a 50-year commitment after years of service in education and leadership roles.
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Iowa
Sisters of Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Theresa Ann Spitz
Rita Waters
Washington, D.C
Spitz
Theresa Baldus- Kokontis
Sacred Heart Life Center
Orchard
Chapel of Mercy
Prairie Dr
Sacred Heart
Osage High School
Sister Thomas Marie
Maureen Falcon
Sisters of Mercy West Midwest
Omaha
Mount Mercy
Waterloo
Marion
Oelwein
Montana
St. Joseph’s
DeWitt
Sacred Heart Life
Baldus-Kokontis
Waters
Atlantic
Lincoln
Prairie Walks Honor Herbert Hoover at National Historic Site
National Park Service reconstructs 81 acre tallgrass prairie at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Park rangers lead guided walks Saturdays in June and July at 10 a.m. from the prairie observation deck. walks last about 60 minutes. Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival hosts Red Ride and Blues Freedom Bike Ride June 24 from Lowe Park Marion with 30 or 55 mile routes and a scavenger hunt. Registration $40 includes button meal snacks and entertainment. Marion hosts open house on bridge designs for the CEMAR Trail near Marion Boulevard with four design options and public voting results to the City Council.
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National Park Service
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Nps.gov
Herberth
Lowe Park
Marion
Freedomfestival.com
Carissa Johnson
Carissa
Freedomfestival
Marion City Hall
Marion Boulevard
Uptown
Pet of the Week Silver Banshee Cat at Cedar Rapids Shelter
Silver Banshee is a young tiger coated spayed female cat available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control. She talks constantly except when held or receiving attention and loves lap time. The shelter hours are noon to five daily Monday through Saturday. Call (319) 286-5993 for more information.
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Silver Banshee
Cedar Rapids
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Hooplanow.com
Literary
Immaculate Conception
National Office For Disabilities
Catholic University
National Association For Treasurers
Collaborative Leadership Program
Mercy Conference For Higher Education
Baldus- Rita Waters Kokontis
Midwest
Mitchell. Schmidt
Thegazette
West Branch
Hoover Site
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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