WELCOME TO:
CEDAR VALLEY ROCKS & MINERALS SOCIETY



Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was organized for the purpose of studying the sciences of mineralogy, geology, and paleontology and the arts of lapidary and gemology. The club draws members from the greater Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area as well as from across Iowa, surrounding states, and a few distant states.
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Regular Meetings:

3rd Tuesday, 7:15
   (Sept. through May)
Venue Hiawatha Community Center

Visitors Welcome
See Monthly Newsletters for Program and Meeting Details.
  • September 19, 2023
  • October 17, 2023
    at Grant Wood VAST Center
    1120 - 33rd Ave. SW Cedar Rapids 52404
  • November 13, 2023 - Annual Meeting (2nd Monday)
  • December 7, 2023 - (1st Thursday)
  • January 18, 2024 - CANCELLED, due to weather
  • February 20, 2024
  • March 20, 2024
  • April 17, 2024
  • May 21, 2024

Summer Picnics

3rd Tuesday, Eat at 6:30
   (Jun. through Sept.)

See Below for Picnic Site Details:
  • June 18, 2024 Thomas Park, Marion
  • July 16, 2024 Wanatee Park, Marion
  • August 20, 2024 Morgan Creek (on E Ave)
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Rock, Mineral and Fossil Show
March 23-24, 2024


Our 59th Show
  • Hawkeye Downs
  • Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sun. from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Click for All Show Info
  • Click for Flyer
  • Click for Programs
  • Click for Dealers
  • Buy a raffle ticket for a chance at some great prizes. Drawing Sun., March 24, at 3:00. Need not be present to win.
  • MEMBERS, sign up for Committees, Displays and Catered Dinner online:
    Sign-Up Page
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March 22 - Show Setup for Members


  • Starts at 9:00 at Hawkeye Downs
  • Set up Tables, Chairs, Cover Tables, etc.
  • Bring scissors, wear gloves for table setup
  • Lunch supplied by the club for the workers and dealers present
  • Potluck at 6:30 - Remember dealers are our guests
  • Lots of workers are needed for setup, at the Show, and for cleanup.
  • Material is needed for the Pebble Pit, door prizes and the silent auction.
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Members, Sign up for Show Committees, Displays and Catered Dinner



  • A lot of help is needed to put on our show, and displays make it special
  • Click for Form to tell us where you can help, what displays you will bring, and sign up for the catered dinner (3 different forms)
OR
  • Send an email to Sharon Sonnleitner sonnb@aol.com with the below info:
  • What jobs would you like and when will you be there?
  • Will you put in a display; do you have your own Case or need a Club Case? What will you display?
  • Will you attend the catered dinner. If so, how many from your family?
  • Sign-up Sheets will also be available at the February Meeting
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Annual 2-Day Auction
Sep. 21-22, 2024




  • Amana RV Park, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA
  • Sat. from 9 a.m. to about 8 p.m. Dinner available about 5:30.
  • Sun. from 9 a.m. to about 3:00 p.m.
  • Viewing Fri. from 5:00-7:30 p.m.; Sat. starting at 7:30 a.m.; Sun. starting at 8:00 a.m.
  • Click for Flyer

    Check other links under Auction tab on the menu bar above for pictures and further information.
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    Auction Helpers - Members
    September 21-22, 2024



    • Fri. Setup starts at 8:30 a.m.
    • Wear your "Staff" t-shirt during the auction
    • Set up tables, unpack boxes, help arrange material into lots, put numbers on lots, help during viewing from 5:00-7:30
    • Lunch & pizza dinner provided to helpers
    • Sat. & Sun.: run auction sheets, spot for auctioneers, move lots to the front of the hall, tear down & clean up
    • Please help if you can
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    CLUB BUS TRIP VIDEOS
    View Slide Shows of Club Trips


    Double Click in upper half of slide for Full Screen
    Field Museum
    Fryxell & Lizzadro Museums

    Other Tours
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    CONTACT INFORMATION


    cvrms@cedarvalleyrockclub.org

    President 
    Marvin Houg
    1820 30th Street Dr SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1580
    m_houg@yahoo.com

    Treasurer 
    Dale Stout
    2237 Meadowbrook Drive S.E.
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
    Dale Stout

    Meeting Place
    Hiawatha Community Center
    101 Emmons St, Hiawatha, IA
    Google Map
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    CALENDAR OF EVENTS


    to see events scheduled by clubs in the Midwest area.


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