Santa to appear at Westdale Mall for one day only
Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids booked Santa Claus for just one appearance on December 14, a change critics say hurts holiday foot traffic. Mall officials say marketing dollars are being optimized and hope other events and contests will boost sales, while some store owners push for more Santa sessions.
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Cedar Rapids Boy Raises Aid for Tornado Victims in Washington
Ten year old Kenneth Hunt and his mother Melissa are delivering donations to Washington Illinois tornado victims. They collected toys gift cards water food clothes and games, organized via a Facebook page, and plan further trips to help families in need. Kenneth says the idea came from feeling sad about the disaster and wanting to help. The Hunts collaborate with a local Washington organization and invite others to assist by contacting Melissa Hunt at 319 213 4653.
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