CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Hundreds of animatronics are turning a Cedar Rapids Halloween display into a family-friendly attraction that draws visitors from across eastern Iowa — and raises money for charity.
Tronvold’s Haunted Animatronics Showcase features more than 100 Halloween-themed robots, from popular movie characters to nightmare-like creatures. What began as a family’s love of Halloween has grown into a large community celebration.
“Every single year we have people say this is our new family tradition, something we’ve just started this year and we’re going to continue to come if we keep having it,” said Carissa Untiedt, an event organizer for Tronvold’s Haunted Animatronics Showcase…