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Dispute over Cedar Rapids housing plans eyed by residents
About 150 southeast side residents pressed three 1901 First Avenue Corp representatives for inclusion in long range plans, safety of rental properties, and alleged pressure to sell. The firm defended repairs and outlined future plans including apartments and commercial development, while pledging open discussion.
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St. Wenceslaus
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue Corp
Robert Blythe
Blythe
Richard Raymon
1901 Corp
Raymon
Eighth Avenue
Eighth Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission
Harvey McKinney
McKinney
Mann
Iowa Commission
Brundidge
Bertha Garner
Ninth St. SE
John Leefers
Garner
Leefers
Cleveland Smalls
Smalls