Voters in Pella had the chance to hear from Pella School Board candidates during a forum focused on key issues relating to this election.

On Monday, the Pella Community School District and KRLS Radio partnered for an event to feature the five school board candidates running for three open seats. The forum was by moderated Andrew Schneider and hosted by Dr. Bob Leonard at Pella High School, airing on 92.1 KRLS and the Pella Dutch Live YouTube channel. Nearly 50 people attended in person and several listened or watched online.

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This year’s candidates:

At-Large:
Elisa Klahsen (Incumbent)
Kevin Jones

District 1 – Held by Annette Smith (not running)
Jeana Clark
Jesse Peterson

District 2
Joan Corbin (Incumbent)

Additionally, voters living in the borders of the Pella Community School District will have the option to vote yes or no for a $40 million bond measure for facility improvements.

Stay tuned to 92.1 KRLS for the latest about the Tuesday, November 2nd general election.