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This is a new class.   America at 250 Series 

ID:157429
This series of classes explores a range of topics related to our nation**s founding and history, providing a context for understanding our current sit ...  View More

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Start date: 01/26/26

End date: 04/27/26

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 1/26/2026, ending 4/27/2026 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 2/2/2026, 2/9/2026, 2/16/2026, 3/2/2026, 3/9/2026, 3/16/2026, 3/23/2026, 4/6/2026, 4/13/2026, 4/20/2026)

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Peter Jauhiainen 

Tuition: $55.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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This is a new class.   America at 250: History of the Melting Pot 

ID:157427
The United Sates has long been shaped by immigration, with newcomers arriving from around the world in search of opportunity and refuge. At the same t ...  View More

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Start date: 03/30/26

End date: 03/30/26

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 3/30/2026, ending 3/30/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Peter Jauhiainen 

Tuition: $15.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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DNA for Family History: Introduction and Management 

ID:156987
Do you know who you are? Come learn about the use of DNA for ancestry research and collaboration in family history. Together, we will use Ancestry's D ...  View More

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Start date: 04/09/26

End date: 04/23/26

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Weekly - Thu 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM; 3 sessions starting 4/9/2026, ending 4/23/2026. 
   ClassRoom: Weekly - Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM; 9 sessions starting 4/10/2026, ending 4/22/2026. <

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, TBA - Cedar Rapids. 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  TBA. 
  208.

Instructor : Karnese Novak 

Tuition: $59.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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Messianic Jewish Studies: Foundations of Faith and Practice 

ID:157103
Have you ever wanted to know more about 1st century Judaism and the world of Yeshua (Jesus)? Dive into the world of Messianic Judaism, where Jewish tr ...  View More

Start date: 04/13/26

End date: 05/04/26

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 4/13/2026, ending 5/4/2026

Location : Hiawatha, Linn County Regional Center Location : 
  Hiawatha, Linn County Regional Center.

Room :  208

Instructor : Tyler Hoose 

Tuition: $59.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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This is a new class.   From Elixirs to Algorithms: Curing All That Ails Us 

ID:157111
At the turn of the 19th century, "snake oil" salesmen peddled "cure-all" tonics promising to relieve every ailment. Today's technological "panacea," A ...  View More

Start date: 04/14/26

End date: 04/14/26

Schedule : Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 4/14/2026, ending 4/14/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  202

Instructor : Multiple

Tuition: $25.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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This is a new class.   Shot Through History: The Hamilton-Burr Duel 

ID:157089
Discover the fiery rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr that built over years and ended in a deadly duel. Learn the story behind their co ...  View More

Start date: 04/16/26

End date: 04/16/26

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 4/16/2026, ending 4/16/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  302

Instructor : Maxwell Kutilek 

Tuition: $25.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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This is a new class.   America at 250: The Meaning of America 

ID:157428
Debates over the meaning of America have long shaped the nation's identity. Some emphasize the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, envisioning ...  View More

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Start date: 04/27/26

End date: 04/27/26

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 4/27/2026, ending 4/27/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery.

Room :  Backroom

Instructor : Peter Jauhiainen 

Tuition: $15.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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This is a new offering.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use for Family History 

ID:157116
Learn how you can use AI to start or enhance your research into your family ancestry. From building your family tree to translating/transcribing docum ...  View More

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Start date: 04/30/26

End date: 05/14/26

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   ClassRoom: Weekly - Thu 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM; 3 sessions starting 4/30/2026, ending 5/14/2026. 
   ClassRoom: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM; 5 sessions starting 5/4/2026, ending 5/8/2026. <

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, TBA - Cedar Rapids. 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  TBA. 
  208.

Instructor : Karnese Novak 

Tuition: $59.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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Copernicus and the Sun-Centered System: The Earth is a Planet 

ID:156973
In 1543, the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus published the book, On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres. This book is best known for placing ...  View More

Start date: 04/30/26

End date: 04/30/26

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; starting 4/30/2026, ending 4/30/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  202

Instructor : Robinson Yost 

Tuition: $25.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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This is a new class.   Famous Conspiracy Theories 

ID:156994
Famous conspiracy theories have captivated the minds of people for centuries, fueling discussions, debates, and skepticism. You will learn about some ...  View More

Start date: 05/14/26

End date: 05/14/26

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 5/14/2026, ending 5/14/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  302

Instructor : Maxwell Kutilek 

Tuition: $25.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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Tiger Fat and Tonics: The Wild West of Patent Medicine 

ID:159363
Explore the colorful, dubious world of early American patent medicines, focusing on flamboyant figures like "Tiger Fat Davis," and self-styled "empero ...  View More

Start date: 05/27/26

End date: 05/27/26

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 5/27/2026, ending 5/27/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning.

Room :  202

Instructor : Robinson Yost 

Tuition: $25.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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This is a new class.   Discovering Your Roots: Personalized Genealogy Research 

ID:160066
Ready to take your genealogy research to the next level, or just getting started? This personalized tutoring experience meets you where you are and gu ...  View More

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Start date: 06/01/26

End date: 06/26/26

Schedule : Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 20 sessions; starting 6/1/2026, ending 6/26/2026

Location : Cedar Rapids, TBA - Cedar Rapids Location : 
  Cedar Rapids, TBA - Cedar Rapids.

Room :  TBA

Instructor : Karnese Novak 

Tuition: $59.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

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