Upcoming Events

Keep up on the latest events with IPR!

Founding Mothers Book Discussion with IPR's Charity Nebbe

Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m. | Whipple Auditorium at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a discussion of the book Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts during a live taping of the Talk of Iowa Book Club. Led by IPR's Charity Nebbe and a panel of experts, this conversation will honor the often-overlooked contributions of women in our nation's founding.

This event is free to attend. More information.

IPR at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7:30 a.m.-noon | Cedar Rapids Downtown District, 501 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Connect with IPR at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market! While you browse the market's 200 vendors, stop by our table and meet some IPR staff. Plus, pick up some free stickers or purchase some new IPR gear to add to your collection, so you can represent IPR all summer long. IPR's booth will be located on 3rd St SE between 2nd Ave SE and 3rd Ave SE.

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