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Protests Over Speedy Air Space Bill Passage
Lawmakers hear Swisher criticisms after a rapid floor vote on a bill allowing city councils to collect rents for air space over streets. Key figures include Rep. Swisher Rep. Riley Dietz Rep. Ely and Sen. Wiley with involvement by Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids and Quaker Oats. The debate centers on process, private interests and urban renewal aims.
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Scott Swisher
Lown City
Peoples Bank and Trust Co
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Swisher
Riley
Wiley
Ely
The
Peoples Bank
Sen
John M. Ely, Jr
Tom Riley
Gazette
Bruce E. Mahan
Mensing
Merchants National Bank
Rep. Ely
Quaker Oats Co
John Mowry
Marshalltown