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Sunday, December 1st, 2024

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Santa Claus is available for visits at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids until Christmas Eve, with special times for children with special needs and pets.  KCRG
  • The Eastern Iowa Pet Expo hosted a Grinch-themed event offering pet adoptions and family activities, encouraging donations and fostering to support local rescues.  CBS 2 Iowa

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • One person died and another was injured in a rollover car accident on Highway 78 in Washington County due to the driver not handling a curve properly and not wearing a seatbelt.  KCRG

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Caitlin Ferin offers innovative breakfast solutions for Thanksgiving leftovers, including hashes, omelets, and parfaits, for variety after the holiday.  KCRG

EVENTS

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  • Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs

    Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs, supported by Basepoint Wealth, welcomes all ages to celebrate the holiday season at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center for visits with Santa, crafts, activities, games, local holiday films, peppermint putt-putt golf, photo opportunities, and more! This event series runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve on weekends with FREE ADMISSION. Sensory Night on December 5th.

    Thu, 12/5/24

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  • Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs

    Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs, supported by Basepoint Wealth, welcomes all ages to celebrate the holiday season at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center for visits with Santa, crafts, activities, games, local holiday films, peppermint putt-putt golf, photo opportunities, and more! This event series runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve on weekends with FREE ADMISSION.

    Fri, 12/6/24

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  • Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club Fundraiser

    The Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club will be selling Dave's Cakes at the Edgewood Hy-Vee on December 7 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. All proceeds go to local charitable causes.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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  • Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra Concert

    Experience an impressive live performance by the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra at Ballantyne Auditorium.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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  • Lunch in the Loft: Advent and Christmas Concert Series

    Enjoy free Advent and Christmas music concerts by local musicians while having lunch at First Lutheran Church, with seating options in the choir loft or main level.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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  • Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs

    Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs, supported by Basepoint Wealth, welcomes all ages to celebrate the holiday season at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center for visits with Santa, crafts, activities, games, local holiday films, peppermint putt-putt golf, photo opportunities, and more! This event series runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve on weekends with FREE ADMISSION.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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  • Steven Curtis Chapman Concert

    Steven Curtis Chapman will perform live at Radiant Church in Cedar Rapids.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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  • Chicago Steel vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Ice Hockey Match

    Watch the Chicago Steel compete against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders live at ImOn Ice Arena.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • What'cha Reading Book Club: Holiday Edition

    The Holiday Edition of the What'cha Reading Book Club invites all ages to share their recent reads and participate in a White Elephant Book Exchange, hosted at Craft'd in Cedar Rapids.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Paramount Theatre

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a captivating holiday-themed performance that showcases a fusion of circus artistry and seasonal cheer.

    Mon, 12/16/24

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