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February 18, 2014

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Bids approved for Spartan Court project

Mark Jacobs claims lead in Iowa U.S. Senate race

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Southwestern Community College’s Spartan Court bares its bones while workers construct the ceiling of the first floor of the building. The residence hall will have three floors and is expected to be finished in July.

By BAILEY POOLMAN

CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

Southwestern Community College Board of Directors approved several bid packages for the new dormitory project. All board members were present. Spartan Court, the selected name for the new residence hall located south of SWCC’s Instructional Center, will house 92 students and include community room and group study lounges. The three-story building was estimated to cost $6.2 million. However, Tom Lesan, SWCC vice president of economic development, said there is a possibility the college will save money. “I hate to jinx myself, but I’m going to say we’re going to be a little below budget,” said Lesan. The project’s expected completion date is July 14.

Bids After holding public hearings, board members voted to approve consideration of bids for 15 bid packages.

CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

This worker constructs the ceiling of the first floor of Southwestern Community College’s Spartan Court Monday. The project, proposed at $6.2 million, is expected to be completed in July at a possible cost of $5.8 million.

Bids approved for SWCC’s Spartan Court were: • Paving, walks and site amenities: Caliber Concrete of Adair, $233,800 • Slab on grade, topping slab, stoop slabs and stair pan fill: Caliber Concrete, $62,000 • Gypcrete: Jarco Builders of Sioux City, $49,000 • Masonry: Smith Broth-

ers Masonry of Rockport, Mo., $161,600 • Finish carpentry: Winterstien Construction of Creston, $373,530 • Insulation: Builder Services Group of West Des Moines, $47,389 • EIFS (siding): Hilsabeck Schacht of West Des Moines, $79,400 • Siding, soffits, fascia,

gutters and downspouts: Lansink Construction of Johnston, $38,000 • Roofing: Lansink Construction, $35,500 • Aluminum entrances and storefront: Clark Glass of Des Moines, $52,500 • Gypsum board: Hilsabeck Schacht, $249,850 • Acoustical ceilings: Bloodgood Construction Services of Prole, $11,858 • Flooring: Poindexter Flooring of Indianola, $191,544 • Painting: Wes Jarnagin of Johnston, $72,645 • Mechanical: ACI Mechanical of Ames, $970,600 The bids total $2,629,216, which is less than the projected budget of $2,840,649 by $211,433. However, construction for Spartan Court is behind because of weather. “Two weeks behind is what they’re telling me, but nothing they don’t think they can’t make up,” said Lesan. Currently, the first floor is under construction. Floors two and three have not been constructed yet. “A lot of people are

(MCT) — With nearly three-and-a-half months before Republican voters pick a U.S. Senate candidate, Mark Jacobs is claiming to lead the sixperson field – even claiming a “small” lead over the likely Democratic nominee. Jacobs’ campaign released a Hill Research Consultants poll Monday that found the former energy company executive leading state Sen. Joni Ernst of Red Oak 22 percent to 11 percent in the race for the GOP nomination. Businessman and former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker and college professor Sam Clovis polled 8 percent and 6 percent, respectively. Businessman Ernst Scott Schaben and attorney Paul Lunde, both of Ames, also are seeking the nomination. Jacobs also has a “too close to call” lead – 42 percent to 41 percent – over U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, a four-term Democrat from Waterloo, in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Tom Harkin, according to Hill. The margin of error is plus or minus 4 percent for the poll that had a base sample of 500 Iowans likely to vote in November 2014 general election. That was supplemented with interviews with 300 additional Republicans. All interviews were conducted by telephone Feb. 12-13, including at least 30 percent on cellphones. The numbers aren’t as positive as the Jacobs’ campaign is saying, according to Ernst’s polling firm. The so-called Jacobs lead is the product of a $600,000-plus statewide media blitz that shows a candidate “failing to gain traction among Iowa Republicans,” said Ed Goeas, president of The Tarrance Group. Under Iowa law, a candidate needs 35 percent of the primary election vote, not 22 percent, to gain the party’s nomination. “As the old saying goes, you can’t buy Iowa voters and you can’t buy Iowa values,” Goeas said. “Jacobs may continue to spend his personal wealth in an attempt to buy support, but the closer voters look at this race and his credentials, particularly when others start their own paid media program, he may find himself in a deep downward spiral.” Brian Dumas of the Jacobs campaign called the

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CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Multitasking:

Southwestern Community College English Instructor Kelly Franklin looks over a stack of papers while being prepped to donate blood Monday afternoon. The drive — which was rescheduled because of inclement weather Feb. 5 — brought in 29 units.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Just in time: East Union fans celebrate a 3-pointer at the buzzer by Trevor Barnett that sent Monday’s district tournament game against Mormon Trail into overtime with a 42-42 score. Mormon Trail went on to win the game, 48-45. For more on the game, see page 7A.

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