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 20, 2022
  • October 18, 2022
  • November 16, 2022 - Annual Meeting (Wednesday)
  • December 6,2022 - 1st Tuesday
  • January 17, 2023
  • February 21, 2023
  • March 21, 2023
  • April 18, 2023
  • May 16, 2023

Summer Picnics

3rd Tuesday, Eat at 6:30
   (Jun. through Sept.)
See Below for Picnic Site Details:
  • June 20, 2023 Ellis Park
  • July 18, 2023 Wanatee Park
  • August 15, 2023 Morgan Creek
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Rock, Mineral and Fossil Show
March 25-26, 2023


Our 58th Show - The Wonderful World of Agates
  • 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
  • Members, sign up for Committees and Displays online:
    Sign-Up Page
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    March 24 - 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.
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    Annual 2-Day Auction
    Sep. 9-10, 2023




  • 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.
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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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