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Neighborhood leader says Niowave offer forces 'difficult' choice

Mark Bashore

Recently, both sides in the dispute over a controversial pole barn built by Lansing-based Niowave expressed optimism that a deal could be reached that would make the building more palatable to the neighbors.  Now, some Walnut Neighborhood leaders say Niowave’s latest proposal to fix the facade falls short.  One of the leaders, Mary Elaine Kiener, offers an update. 

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