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Regional championships draw huge crowds, impact economy in downtown Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids — Gymnasts from across the Upper Midwest are showing off some of their talent at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse this weekend. Iowa Gym-Nest is hosting this year's USA Gymnastics Region 4 XCEL Championships. Organizers say more than 3,000 athletes -- from 159 regional clubs -- are anticipated to participate in the championships.
Annual Mercy Auxiliary Spring Bazaar: shopping diversity and raffle draw for a cause
The Mercy Auxiliary is hosting its annual Spring Bazaar until 4:30p Thursday at Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE. The event is free and open to the public. Local vendors will have their unique, handcrafted merchandise on display and available for purchase in Mercy’s 10th Street lobby and Hallagan Education Center. Guests will find florals and bedding plants from Kroul Farms, as well as seasonal home décor; garden art; and many other distinctive, one-of-a-kind items. Food items for purchase include an assortment of glazed pecans, cashews and almonds from Iowa Nutty.
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