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U.S. Senate candidate Jacobs wraps up introduction tour By JAKE WADDINGHAM
CNA staff reporter jwaddingham@crestonnews.com
Another Republican candidate has joined the heavily disputed U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Democrat Sen. Tom Harkin. Mark Jacobs, 51, spent six days traveling to 26 cities across Iowa to deliver the message of what he believes is the core problem in America — a lack of good jobs. “When Americans are gainfully employed, our fam-
ilies do better, crime rates decrease, revenue to the government increases and deficits go down,” Jacobs said in a Creston News Jacobs Advertiser interview Tuesday. One area Jacobs wants to target to help stimulate job creation is at the community college and vocational school level.
“I was in Davenport several weeks ago, and I toured a manufacturing facility there,” Jacobs said. “They have job openings for welders starting at $30 an hour and they cannot find people to fill those roles.” Jacobs wants to close the skill gap workers face by giving community colleges and vocational schools the tools and financial resources to educate the workforce for the future. A retired CEO of Reliant Energy of Houston, Texas, Jacobs believes in continu-
ing to develop energy resources in North America. He said an increase in energy production can add thousands of new jobs directly in the energy sector. “Increased energy production will help keep prices low, and low energy prices help drive economic growth in other sectors,” Jacobs said. “That includes the continued development of renewables here in Iowa that I am a big supporter of.” Business experience What Jacobs may lack in political experience he bal-
Black Friday looms, sales across the board By BAILEY POOLMAN
CNA staff reporter jwaddingham@crestonnews.com
A motion to alert property owners in Union County within a one-mile radius of a new or expanding confinement building could leave the county vulnerable to liability issues in property disputes. The Union County Board of Supervisors determined it would need extensive research into a “good neighbor” motion proposed by Union County
CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN
These recliners are several of a wide selection available at Coen’s Furniture during the store’s Black Friday sales event. The store will offer 20 to 40 percent off all merchandise. Other stores, such as Cook’s Video and Appliance, Wal-Mart and Farm and Home Supply, have Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales.
Cook Video and Appliance Cook Video and Appliance, 706 E. Taylor St., has widespread savings. “It’s kind of across the board,” said Shelly Cook, owner of the store. “Some people are needing a Please see BLACK FRIDAY, Page 2
that already features six other Republican hopefuls, Jacobs’ business background also provides financial security for the long campaign road ahead. Bruce Braley is the lone Democrat candidate seeking the Senate seat. “I’ll be out working my tail off,” Jacobs said. Jacobs also touched on wanting to eliminate jobkilling regulations and taxes that discourage new Please see JACOBS, Page 2
Supervisors: Good neighbor motion could hurt county By JAKE WADDINGHAM
CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews. com
Even though temperatures are expected to be just above freezing, climbing out of bed while it’s dark out and wrapping a scarf on is still a tradition for Black Friday. Coen’s While some people are looking for exciting new gaming gadgets, others are looking for ways to stay warm and cozy during the upcoming winter season. Coen’s Furniture, 121 N. Maple St., has Black Friday sales to help with that. “We’ll have all our merchandise on sale,” said Mike Coen, owner of Coen’s Furniture. “They’ll be 20 to 40 percent off on pretty much everything in stock.” One item in particular is expected to sell. “Recliners are a big item,” Coen said. “We have a lot of recliners from $289 and $399.” Coen’s Furniture will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday. The store will be closed Thanksgiving day and Sunday.
ances with hands-on experience earned at Reliant. Jacobs joined the company in 2002 as a CFO and was one of the team members who saved the company from bankruptcy. In 2007, he was named CEO of the Fortune 500 company. He also has business financial advising experience. Born in Iowa, Jacobs returned to West Des Moines with his family after three decades of business work in New York and Houston. While he is a newcomer in the open Senate seat race
resident Karon Finn before considering it as an additional action taken by the board. Currently, the Union County Board of Supervisors follows all the regulations set forth by the Iowa Code and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding all animal confinements. “The thing everyone needs to remember, the government is not involved in property disputes between neighbors,” Union Please see SUPERVISORS, Page 2
Christmas Basket donations needed The 2013 Union County Christmas Basket Fund is underway. Donations totaling $3,087 have been received to date. This year’s fund goal is $19,000 and organizers are gearing up for another successful campaign. Those nominated to receive a Christmas Basket follow-up forms will go out Friday, with a return deadline of Dec. 6. The pick-up/delivery cards will go out Dec. 11, and Christmas Baskets may be picked up 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21. Last year, 219 baskets serving 854 people and nursing home baskets were distributed. Residents of care centers in Creston and Afton received fruit and Kleenex. Baskets include meat, canned goods donated through efforts of Boy Scouts and school and community projects and certificates redeemable at local supermarkets for perishable foods. Each child 18 and younger
Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is similar to Black Friday. Instead of large companies and businesses, the Saturday after Thanksgiving focuses on shopping at local businesses. Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 and promoted by the financial services company American Express via television and radio. The company also promoted Small Business Saturday on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Union County courtroom renovations complete
CNA photo by KYLE WILSON
New look: The final renovations to the Union County courtroom are completed Tuesday afternoon. BNR Construction of Orient
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completed the remodeling project in less than a month, gutting the entire courtroom. BNR Construction put in new carpet, tile, wood panels and a fresh coat of paint. The courtroom is all handicap accessible. Serving Southwest Iowa since 1879 Price 75¢
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