The Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society was organized for the purpose of studying the sciences of mineralogy, geology, and the arts of lapidary and gemology. 

Last Updated: 06-21-10

We are members of Midwest MWF and American AFMS Federations.
Membership is open to anyone who professes an interest in rocks and minerals.

A little club history…

The Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society had it’s beginning in 1951 at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ozburn in Marion, Iowa. Twenty-seven people were present at that first meeting.

Early shows were exhibits at the Science Fair from 1954 to 1958. Our first official show was held at Hawkeye Downs in April of 1965.

The 1978 Midwest Federation Show was held in Cedar Rapids at Hawkeye Downs with our club as hosts. There were 48 competitive exhibits, 948 stamp cancellations, 236 attending the Awards Banquet, and 231 campers on the grounds.

From 1983 to 1994 our shows where held at the IBEW Local 405 Meeting Hall in Cedar Rapids. The 2004 show was a 3 day Midwest Federation show held at Hawkeye Downs. Now are shows are held at the Teamster's Union Hall, on J St. SW in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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