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Couple roots run deep as Cedar Rapids block battles decline
Stan and Lillian Nemec, longtime residents since 1936, reflect on aging neighbors and housing decay on Se Seventh Avenue SE. They credit Watchdog and community care for keeping the block stable while fearing fewer young couples will replace aging homeowners. They note crime worries, neighbor help, and a belief that home is more than a house.
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Nancy Stevens
Ian
Lillian
Seventh Ave. SE
Nemecs
Southeast Side
Stan
Lillian Nemec
Watchdog
Nemec
U.S. Post Office
Mr. Nemec
Fourth
Fifth
Bever Avenues