Cedar Rapids Prairie powered by returning experience K.J. Pilcher, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Aug 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CEDAR RAPIDS - Wes Koppes grinned ear to ear as he shuffled to the team huddle prior to drills.kAmtG6? E9@F89 :E H2D 23@FE ha 568C66D 2?5 9F>:5:EJ AFD965 E96 962E :?56I 2C@F?5 EC:A=6 5:8:ED 2E y@9? 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