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KIRKSVILLE, MO. -- Randall Bacon said he is running for a seat on Kirksville City Council to help bring more jobs to Kirksville.

“I would like to find more ways for the town to get better economic development,” Bacon said.

“I have been here for nine years, and since (I lived here) I’ve seen a lot of small businesses come and go. And, as a city council member I would like to bring (more business opportunities) to enter into our community and provide the jobs that we need here for Kirksville residents.”