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CCHS CAST program collaborates with community
CNA photo by CARTER ECKL
Pictured is the exterior of Ferrara Candy Company in Creston. Ferrara announced Wednesday morning it would be closing the Creston location in mid-December. The decision affects approximately 215 employees.
Reaction to Ferrara closing By CARTER ECKL CNA staff reporter ceckl@crestonnews.com
CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER
Creston Community High School CAST students, from left, Luke Latham, Cole Strider and Kaden Bolton listen as Ben Adamson, front, of State Farm Insurance speaks during a breakout session Wednesday afternoon at the CAST program’s think tank held at CCHS. Also pictured, in background from left, are insurance agents Katie Turner and Devon Leith.
By SCOTT VICKER
CNA managing editor svicker@crestonnews.com
Creston Community High School’s communications and service technology (CAST) program has already been collaborating with members of the community on various projects under its previous EAST moniker. Wednesday, the CAST program held a think tank at CCHS, inviting representatives from a number of different area businesses and organizations. Nearly 20 representa-
tives from various area businesses attended the think tank, where they then had the opportunity to speak with students and brainstorm ways the CAST program could benefit their business or organization. The goal of the think tank was to inform businesses of what the CAST program is and does, and how the students in the program can collaborate with community members. “We created this environment for them to come into and, from that, they have formed Panther TV
“EACH district, we want for them to have their own brand, work with their own community and build themselves as they continue to grow.”
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STEPHANIE LANE
Green Hills Area Education Agency
and the CAST program, which is part of the AEA’s umbrella of ILEAD,” said Stephanie Lane of Green Hills Area Education Agency. “While we want this to be a southern Iowa thing, two AEAs – Great Prairie and Green Hills – have joined together to
start this program, and we want it to go across southern Iowa. Each district, we want for them to have their own brand, work with their own community and build themselves as they continue to grow.” CAST | 2A
About 215 employees are set to lose jobs with Ferrara Candy Company winding down production in December. The company which is based out of Illinois plans to consolidate assets into other production facilities. Of the 215 employees, 127 appear to be residents of Creston. Executive Director of Union County Development Association Wayne Pantini released a statement Wednesday expressing concern for employees who will be without work. “This departure will definitely have a negative economic impact to the community and the region,” read Pantini’s statement. “Ulti-
mately, our goal will be to assist the employees in finding new employment or pursue Pantini additional skill training to meet the needs of the current job market. We are optimistic that the majority of those affected can find suitable employment by other regional employers and will remain in the community.” Ellen Gerharz, director of the Creston Chamber of Commerce issued a similar sentiment. “As an individual and the chamber director, I was saddened thinking about the FERRARA | 2A
Vegas shooting renews debate on high-capacity ammo magazines IOWA CITY (AP) — The rapid-fire shooting that killed or injured hundreds of concertgoers in Las Vegas has highlighted the easy availability of ammunition magazines that allow shooters to fire dozens of shots without having to reload. Gun-control advocates say magazines that can store and feed 30, 50 or even 100 bullets into firearms increase the potential carnage of an attack. It’s believed that millions of such accessories are legally owned in the U.S. — prized by gun enthusiasts for recreational shooting and self-defense. The U.S. Supreme Court
is considering whether to take a case that revolves around the issue and asks if the Second Amendment gives people a right to possess the high-capacity ammunition magazines. So far, eight states have passed laws restricting magazine capacity to 10 or 15 bullets. Magazines that hold 15 or 30 rounds are often considered standard equipment for new semi-automatic pistols and rifles, and are sold separately for as little as $15. Some drum-style magazines can carry 50 or 100 rounds. Police have said they reAMMO | 2A
CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER
Sewer television: Jason Wolfe, wastewater treatment plant employee, uses an XBOX controller Wednesday afternoon to operate a remote-controlled tractor with front- and rear-facing cameras through the sewer line below North Division Street. Wolfe watches the live video feed from the cameras on a small television screen, at right, in the back of a work truck. The sewers were being televised to see if repairs need to be made.
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