College District

08/28/2026

📣 Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Presidents' Reception!

💼 We got to hear each organization's extensive history and impact to the local community as well as highlights of the past year. Along for the ride were our wonderful speakers, Joselyn Hildebrand, Mount Mercy Academic Career Advisor, Kaleb Reeves, Coe College Women's Wrestling Head Coach, and Shelby Palmer, current student at Coe College. We've witnessed their aspiring academic and career journeys—learning about how each became the leaders they are today.

📅 We hope to see you all again next year!

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08/24/2026

✨ Don't miss out on the latest Mound View Neighborhood gathering: Trees! Trees! Trees!

📣 Stop by tomorrow, August 25 from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Mission of Hope Building (1700 B Avenue) to listen in on ReLeaf program manager, Carol Teator's discussion on tree opportunities and programs available in Cedar Rapids this fall. Come with your questions about the new trees!

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08/20/2026

✨ Next week is our Presidents' Reception!

⚡ To kick-off the new school year, College District holds an annual Presidents' Reception to hear from each institution the newest objectives, stories, and announcements. This year, we will be hosted by in the Flaherty Community Room, Basile Hall on Wednesday, August 26. RSVP is open until today at 4:00 PM! Parking map can be found at mtmercy.edu/_documents/mmu_campus_map_large.pdf

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08/09/2026

📣 Dairy Queen Treat ( #4) is hiring!

🍦 Consider joining as a part-time team member for the upcoming season (ending in October 2026). Stop by during business hours (Noon-9:00 PM) to pick up an application or communicate your interest by emailing [email protected].

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07/29/2026

📅 You're invited to our Presidents' Reception on Wednesday, August 26!

✨ Join us at 5:00-6:00 PM in the Flaherty Community Room (Basile Hall) at Mount Mercy University to hear from each schools' presidents as well as updates from College District. Keep an eye out for our RSVP link coming soon!

📣 RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/presidentsrecept

🌳 Navigate around campus with the MMU campus map:https://www.mtmercy.edu/_documents/mmu_campus_map_large.pdf

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07/24/2026

🏃 Want to beat the crowd?

☕ on 1st Ave (adjacent to Coe College) is now available for selection on Doordash! Check out our menu at https://tinyurl.com/scooterson1st

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07/21/2026

🍽️ With revolving weekly specialties, happy hour deals, and mid-week activities, bring out the whole gang to Raging Ryno's for a lively time out.

🦏 Located within our local College District (Suite A, 621 Center Point Road NE), stop by during lunch or dinner to see this week's featured bites (psst... this week it's meatball sliders and jalapeño ranch wing sauce) or discover new events—from trivia night to bingo. Don't forget to tell them we went you!

✨ See the menu at tinyurl.com/ragingrynosmenu.

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07/12/2026

Beat the heat with a chilled infusion or get a pick me up on a rainy day with a cosmic specialty drink.

Whether you're on your way to work near College District or coming back from a sports meet—stop by on 1420 1st Ave NE—and tell them we sent you! Feel free to check out new flavors or order online at https://www.scooterscoffee.com/menu/featured-favorites

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07/04/2026

Happy July 4th!

We hope your day is filled with joy and fireworks, friends and family, and celebration or relaxation!

Tune in to the "Celebration of Freedom" from 4:30-10:30 PM at downtown Cedar Rapids for local food and live entertainment. Purchase your tickets at https://localtickets.thegazette.com/e/ff

06/24/2026

Congratulations, Lt. Michelle Omar!

Congratulations to Lt Michelle Omar! She graduated last week from the FBI National Academy.
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Cedar Rapids Police Lt Michelle Omar has graduated from the 298th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 18th, 2026. Omar joins several CRPD Captains and and Chiefs as a graduate from this prestigious course. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program. Omar is the District Lieutenant for the Central District in Cedar Rapids and is a key leader in several Departmental groups.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

The 298th session consisted of 255 law enforcement officers who graduated today from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 298th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 46 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, five military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.

Well done, Lt Omar! We're proud of you.