Filings open for city councils, school boards

Individuals interested in seeking positions on city councils and school boards may now officially file to get their name on the November 5 ballot.
The filing period opened on July 30 and continues through the end of business on August 13.
Locally, filings are open for the cities of Byron, Claremont, Dodge Center, Hayfield, Kasson, Mantorville, and West Concord. Filings are also open for positions in the Byron, Hayfield, Kasson-Mantorville, and Triton school districts.
The filing fee for all positions is $2.
City Council Positions:
Byron
In Byron seats held by Mayor Daryl Glassmaker and council members Dan Mesenburg and Steven Cook are up for election this year.
File at city hall 680 Byron Main Ct NE
Claremont
In Claremont, the seats now held by Mayor Tasha Dahl, and Council Members Jacob Klejeski Deb Ellis are open. Candidates may file at City Hall, 140 W. Front St., Claremont.
Dodge Center
The positions now held by Council Members Matt Maas and Cathy Skogen are open. Candidates may file at the Dodge Center City Hall.
Hayfield
The City Council seats currently held by Steve Feise and Arnold (Al) Anderson are up for election. Candidates may file at Hayfield City Hall, 18 W. Main St., Hayfield
Kasson
City council seats held by Dan Eggler, and Mel Ferris, and Mayor Chris McKernare up for grabs this year.All are four year terms.
Candidates may file at City Hall,401 5th St SE, Kasson.
Mantorville
Seats open are mayor, two year term; once councilmember, two-year continuation of vacated four year term; and two council members, two year term. Current Mayor is Chuck Bradford, Councilmembers are Lyle Hoaglund and Lynnette Nash.
Filings can be made at City Hall, 5th St. E., Mantorville.
West Concord
In West Concord seats up for grabs are currently occupied by council members Jeffery Burse, Collin Ripley, and Mayor Jeffrey McCool.
File with city clerk, 180 Main Street, PO Box 435, West Concord.
School Board Positions:
Byron
School Board seats up for election this year are those currently held by Heather Holmes, Lisa Jessen, Duane Quam III, and Matt Prigge. Candidates can file at the District office Monday through Thursday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Prospective candidates may make an appointment or drop by the District Office.
Hayfield
Seats held by Board Members Patrick Towey, Jr., Kathy HegnaZelinske, Justin Holtan, and Heather Swygman are open. Filing can be done at the District Office.
Kasson-Mantorville
School Board seats up for grabs in the Kasson-Mantorville District are those held by Brandon Madery, Angie Richards, Kent Harfmann, and Amy Olson. Filing can be completed at the District Office.
Triton
Three positions, those of Board Members Rebecca Knutson, Jim Jensen, Duane Bartel are up for election. Filings can be done at the District Office