PHOTO OF THE DAY: FACES OF THE ELECTION

These 13 candidates will be on their respective ballots when the local April 9 election rolls around. This week’s Courier dedicates a considerable amount of space for a candidate Q&A with those seeking office. Pictured are, top from left: mayor candidates Cody Fransen and Michael Walter and Freeman School Board candidates Doug McCune, Emily Andersen and Chris Sayler; Middle from left: Marion School Board candidates Kyle Gossen, Dave Pankratz, Jared Schmidt and Scott Tieszen; Bottom from left: Freeman City Council candidates Terry Jacobsen, Shelly Wanninger, Erin Lachman and Charles Gering.