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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 17, 2024
  • October 15, 2024
  • November 19, 2024 - Annual Meeting
  • December 10, 2024 - (2nd Tuesday)
  • January 21, 2025
  • February 18, 2025
  • March 18, 2025
  • April 15, 2025
  • May 20, 2025

Summer Picnics

3rd Tuesday, Eat at 6:30
   (Jun. through Sept.)
See Below for Picnic Site Details:
  • June 17, 2025 Thomas Park, Marion
  • July 15, 2025 Wanatee Park, Marion
  • August 19, 2025 Morgan Creek (on E Ave)
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Rock, Mineral and Fossil Show
March 22-23, 2025


Our 60th Show
  • Hawkeye Downs
  • Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sun. from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Show Theme: Ice Age:
    Featuring Bones from the 13,600-year-old Mastodon found in Iowa in 2022
  • Click for All Show Info
  • Click for Flyer
  • Click for Dealers
  • Buy a raffle ticket for a chance at some great prizes. Drawing Sun., March 23, at 3:00. Need not be present to win.
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March 21 - 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 guest
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Annual 2-Day Auction
Sep. 20-21, 2025




  • Amana RV Park, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA
  • Sat. from 9 a.m. to about 8 p.m.
  • 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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    Waterloo Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
    Not of This World:
    9 Meteorites in Iowa's Haistory

    Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society
    April 6, 2025, 10:00 - 5:00
    Waterloo Center for the Arts
    225 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50701
    Click for the Show Flyer

    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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