Joe Hanus.

Joe Hanus was appointed to the school board to fill Jackie Ellenbecker’s vacancy in late 2024 and is running unopposed to fill the rest of his term.

Age: 42

Residence: Tama

Profession: construction material estimator

Education: STC Graduate

Family: wife Heather, 19 years married, Wes twelfth grade, Wyatt ninth grade, Mason third grade

1. What motivated you to run for this office?

Being a voice for unheard community members.

2. What do you see as the primary roles and responsibilities for a school board member?

Fairness names don’t matter, finances, vote for what the community wants.

3. How would you address feedback or criticism of the school district if you’re elected?

Look at it from both sides, (my initial opinion versus theirs).

4. What are your thoughts on the proposed sale of the middle school property? If you had to ask a question during the next public hearing about the sale, what might you ask?

Does the board 100% feel its final use will be met.

5. What do you feel are the three most important issues the school board will face during your (anticipated) term as a school board member? How do you plan to address those issues?

Finances, decreasing enrollment, what to do with old middle school.

6. Why should people vote for you on November 4?

I’m somebody who will listen to both sides before votes.