A tree lighting ceremony sponsored by MidAmerican Energy was held at the gazebo near Trivium Life Services this past Friday, with cookies, hot chocolate, apple cider, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa Claus making up the event.
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The tree glimmers in the background as Rick Powell and Santa Claus sing a Christmas carol together to close the night.
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The crowd gathered at the event reacts to the tree lighting after a countdown took place.
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Sutton Wynn waves to mom and dad while sitting on Santa's lap.
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Ezekiel Lorenzen smiles for a photo with the man in red.
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Addy Muell whispers her Christmas wishes to Santa Claus.
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Sherm and Melba Struble got in on the fun, posing with Santa Claus for a photo.
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Jeannie Wortman and Judy Holcombe smile with Santa during the Missouri Valley tree lighting event.
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Rick Powell caroled the night away during Missouri Valley's tree lighting event.
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Santa greets children after hitching a ride with the Missouri Valley Fire Department.
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Christmas in Missouri Valley is officially here, as the scene on Friday night shows the gazebo and tree lit up with children waiting line to sit on Santa's lap.
