Author: Theresa Rose

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 7, 2020 — Saturday, May 2 was supposed to be a day of joy and celebration for Iowa Wesleyan’s Class of 2020. Instead of gathering on campus with fellow graduates, the students completed their coursework and celebrated in their homes with their families. Although the commencement activities could not take place this past weekend, Iowa Wesleyan has announced the date for the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2020, and Homecoming Weekend will be rescheduled.

Iowa Wesleyan and Mount Pleasant High School considered celebrating both homecomings on the same weekend, as they did last year. However,  IW has decided to postpone their date to the weekend of October 23-25. While there are benefits in having these celebrations together, IW felt this year it would be very important to have two weekends to support our local businesses while alumni come back to their alma maters.  The weekend will continue to consist of events such as the Tiger Athletics Golf Outing, the Homecoming football game, a ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Willis Wrestling Facility, Homecoming Parade, and annual Alumni Banquet and Hall of Fame Ceremony.

“We are excited for this combined weekend to be one to remember,” stated Derek Zander, Vice President for Advancement and Athletics. “Commencement for the 2020 class will be a memorable day as we celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the resilience of our students during these unprecedented times. Homecoming 2020 will then kick off with many great events. We look forward to having our alumni back on campus to celebrate with the Class of 2020 while reminiscing the impact Iowa Wesleyan has had on so many of our lives.”   

IW believes Homecoming is an ideal weekend to hold the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020. It will give a chance for the graduates, family, friends, and other alums to gather together for an entire weekend of celebration and festivities. The commencement ceremony will take place on Friday evening, October 23rd.

Mark your calendars now and continue to watch for more information on these events.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Wednesday, Governor Reynolds issued a new proclamation opening campgrounds in the state of Iowa, effective Friday, May 8, 2020.

The Iowa DNR will open state campgrounds at 8:00am on Friday, May 8 to campers with self-contained restrooms only. Self-contained is defined as a tent or pop-up camper with a portable toilet or an RV with a functioning, self-contained bathroom. Walk-in campers may begin registering at 8 am.

• Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 10: walk-in only, first come, first served basis
• Monday, May, 11: reservations will go into effect
• The DNR’s campground reservation system will begin accepting reservations starting Friday, May 8 at 9:00am.

All other reservations will continue as reserved beginning May 15, unless otherwise notified directly by the DNR. The DNR extends an apology to those that had reservations scheduled during the May 8 – May 14 time period. Those reservations will not be honored because refunds have already been issued and the transactions are complete.

While state parks have seen a great influx of visitors at our parks, it is expected to see the same at the campgrounds. Parks staff will be closely monitoring these areas to avoid gatherings of groups larger than 10. Staff presence throughout the parks and campgrounds will remind and educate visitors to continue physical distancing while enjoying some of Iowa’s most beautiful public places. Campers should also abide by the following guidelines:

• Visitors will not be allowed in the campgrounds, only those occupying the campsites
• Campfires at the individual campsites will be limited to campers occupying that campsite
• Six occupants per campsite, unless immediate family contains more than six
• Some pit latrines are now open in busier day use areas
• All modern restrooms and shower buildings, including water fountains, remain closed
• Communal picnic tables and grills are open for use at your own risk
• Playgrounds, day-use rental lodges and shelter houses will remain closed
• Cabins, yurts and shelter houses will remain closed
• Visitors centers, nature centers and museums within state parks will remain closed
• Beaches remain open, but will be monitored closely
• Some campgrounds may be closed due to construction or maintenance issues, so please check the specific closure information below for each park before planning a camping trip.

For the latest closure information for state parks, campgrounds and trails, visit: www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Alerts-and-Closures

The DNR highly recommends practicing physical distancing so that the parks and campgrounds remain open as a viable option for recreational opportunity. Campers should assume personal responsibility and abide by the guidelines set forth.

Iowa has 68 state parks and 4 state forests for visitors to enjoy with hiking trails, lake recreation and camping, to learn more visit: www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks or www.iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/Camping

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday May 6, 2020

CONTACT: Pat Garrett, (515) 802-0986, Pat.Garrett@iowa.gov

Amy Mccoy (IDPH) (515) 240-0530, Amy.Mccoy@idph.iowa.gov

 

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration

 

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency.

 

The proclamation permits dental services to resume in compliance with guidelines adopted by the Iowa Dental Board, permits some additional businesses and establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place, and provides additional regulatory relief to assist Iowans affected by this disaster.

 

The full proclamation is online in its entirety and substantive information can be found below:

 

NOW THEREFORE, I, KIMBERLY K. REYNOLDS, Governor of the State of Iowa, by the power and authority vested in me by the Iowa Constitution, Art. IV, §§ 1, 8 and Iowa Code §§ 29C.6(1), 135.140(6), and 135.144 do hereby proclaim a STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH DISASTER EMERGENCY continues to exist throughout the entire state of Iowa and do hereby ORDER and DIRECT the following:

DENTAL SERVICES

SECTION ONE.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order that effective at 5:00 a.m. on May 8, 2020 and continuing until this disaster proclamation expires:

1.   A dentist and his or her dental staff may resume providing any dental services if the dentist complies with the following requirements:

(1)  All dental services are provided in compliance with the Guidelines for the Safe Transition Back to Practice adopted by the Iowa Dental Board on May 5, 2020.

(2)  The dentist has adequate inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE) and access to a reliable supply chain without relying on state or local PPE stockpiles to comply with the Guidance for Returning to Work During COVID-19.

(3)  The dentist has a plan to conserve PPE consistent with guidance from the CDC and Iowa Department of Public Health.

1. The performance of any dental procedures except in compliance with paragraph A continue to be prohibited.
2.   This order shall be enforced by Iowa Dental Board investigators or their designees who, pursuant to Iowa Code § 153.33(1)(b), shall have the powers and status of peace officers when enforcing this order.

REOPENING OF ADDITIONAL BUSINESSES

(Statewide)

SECTION TWO.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order that effective at 5:00 a.m. on May 8, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2020:

1.   Campgrounds: Any public or private campground may reopen, provided that the campground implements reasonable measures under the circumstances of each campground to ensure social distancing, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
2. Drive-in movie theaters: The closure of theaters where motion pictures are shown shall not apply to a drive-in movie theater. A drive-in movie theater may reopen, but only to the extent that the theater ensures that all cars are parked at least six feet apart and takes other reasonable measures under the circumstances of each theater to ensure social distancing of employees and patrons, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with Guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
3.   Tanning facilities: A tanning facility, as defined by Iowa Code § 136D.2(5), may reopen, but only to the extent that the facility takes other reasonable measures under the circumstances of each theater to ensure social distancing of employees and patrons, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with Guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
4.   Medical spas: Medical spas, as defined in Iowa Admin Code § 653-13.8(1), may reopen to provide medical aesthetic services, but only if the medical spa complies with the requirements for performing outpatient procedures that utilize PPE in section 10, paragraph A, of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued or April 27, 2020.

CLARIFICATION REGARDING

SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL CLUBS

(All counties except Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, or Woodbury County)

SECTION THREE.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order that effective at 5:00 a.m. on May 8, and until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2020:

1.   Social and fraternal clubs:  All social and fraternal clubs, including but not limited to American Legion or VFW posts, Elks Clubs, country clubs, and golf course clubhouses shall be closed, except that a golf course clubhouse may also be open to the minimal extent necessary to facilitate use of the golf course provided appropriate social distancing practices are implemented and any such social or fraternal club may reopen to serve food and beverages on its premises, but only to the extent that it complies with the following requirements:

(1)  Capacity limited: The club must limit the number of customers present at indoor or outdoor spaces to 50% of its normal operating capacity to ensure adequate spacing of groups.

(2)  Groups limited: The club must ensure that no group of customers seated together in the restaurant is larger than six people.

(3)  Social distancing: The club must ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining alone.

(4)  Self-service prohibited:  The club must not have any self-service of food or beverages, including buffets or salad bars.

(5)  Social distancing, hygiene, and public health measures: The club shall also implement reasonable measures under the circumstances of each restaurant to ensure social distancing of employees and customers, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and the Iowa Department of Public Health.

(6)  Food Service Required: If the club serves alcoholic beverages and the service of food is merely incidental to the consumption of beverages and is limited to the service of ice, snack foods and the reheating of commercially prepared foods such as frozen pizza, pre-packaged sandwiches, or other prepackaged, ready-to-serve products, the club shall continue to be closed to the public except that to the extent permitted by applicable law as modified by the suspensions in this Proclamation, and in accordance with any recommendations of the Iowa Department of Public Health, food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carry-out or drive-through basis, or if the food or beverage is delivered to customers off the premises.

This section shall apply only to businesses and establishments located in an Iowa county other than Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, or Woodbury counties.

REOPENING OF ADDITIONAL BUSINESSES

(Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, and Woodbury counties)

SECTION FOUR.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order that effective at 5:00 a.m. on May 8, and until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2020:

1.   Fitness centers: All fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers shall continue to be closed, except that such a facility may open on an appointment basis, provided that the facility permits only a single patron at one time and takes reasonable measures under the circumstances of each facility to ensure social distancing of employees and patrons, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with Guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
2. Malls: An enclosed mall may reopen, but only to the extent that it complies with the following requirements:

(1)  Capacity limited: The mall must limit the number of customers present to 50% of its maximum legal occupancy capacity.

1. Common seating areas: All common seating areas, such as food courts, shall remain closed. Restaurants in food courts may operate on a carry-out basis.
2. Play areas: Any play area or playground must remain closed.
3. Social distancing, hygiene, and public health measures: The mall shall also implement reasonable measures under the circumstances of each mall to ensure social distancing of employees and customers, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
4.   Other retail establishments:  A retail establishments that was previously ordered to be closed under section 5, paragraph I, of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued on April 27, 2020, may reopen, but only to the extent that it limits the number of customers present to 50% of its maximum legal occupancy capacity and implements reasonable measures under the circumstances of each establishment to ensure social distancing of employees and customers, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

This section shall apply only to businesses and establishments located in Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, and Woodbury counties.

SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL LICENSE EXPIRATION

SECTION FIVE.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.34(1) and Iowa Admin. Code rule 185-4.26, to the extent class “A”, class “B”, class “C”, and special class “C” liquor licenses and class “B” beer permits and class “C” wine permits expire one year from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked. Suspension of these provisions shall extend through the duration of this Proclamation and any future extension of this suspension. I hereby direct the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division to provide guidance to licensees and permittees regarding the effect of these suspensions.

SCHOOL START DATE

FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR

SECTION SIX.  Pursuant to Iowa Code §§ 29C.6(6) and 135.144(3), in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, and at the request of Iowa Association of School Boards on behalf of numerous local governmental bodies, I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 279.10(1), to the extent that it prohibits a school district or accredited nonpublic school from beginning its school calendar before August 23, 2020, but only if the school district adopts a calendar as a part of its Return to Learn Plan submitted to the Iowa Department of Education that ensures that any instructional time scheduled before August 23, 2020, is in excess of the minimum instructional time of one hundred eighty days or one thousand eighty hours. This suspension applies only to the 2020-2021 school calendar as a result of the school closures ordered during this public health disaster emergency.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION SEVEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Administrative Code rule 281-31.3(3)(a), requiring face-to-face contact between children receiving competent private instruction from privately retained licensed practitioners and those practitioners.

SECTION EIGHT.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code sections 299A.3 and 299A.4, and Iowa Administrative Code rules 281-31.8 and 281-31.9, which require an annual assessment of children receiving competent private instruction and setting deadlines for reporting of assessment results.

SECTION NINE.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Administrative Code rule 281-31.4(3)(a), requiring face-to-face contact between children receiving competent private instruction from home school assistance program teachers and those teachers.

SECTION TEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code section 299A.1(2)(b) and Iowa Administrative Code rules 281-31.1(2)(b) and 281-31.11, governing the provision of independent private instruction.

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS REQUIREMENTS

SECTION ELEVEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Administrative Code rule 281-36.15(2), the scholarship rule for interscholastic athletics.  When school resumes and athletic competitions resume, all student athletes will be deemed to be academically eligible.

SECTION TWELVE.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Administrative Code rule 281-36.15(3) and (4), the transfer rule for interscholastic athletics, to the extent that these subrules require a certain number of school days of ineligibility.  Any day that a school is closed pursuant to a proclamation of the Governor shall be counted toward the days required by Iowa Administrative Code rule 281-36.15(3) and (4).

EXTENSION OF TAX LEVY RESOLUTION FILING DEADLINE

SECTION THIRTEEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), and at the request of the City of Windsor Heights, I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 76.2(1)(b) to the extent a county or a city is required to file with its county auditor a resolution prior to April 15 in order for the annual levy to begin with the tax levy for collection commencing July 1 of that fiscal year, to the extent the resolution is filed prior to May 27.

VETERANS STAFF CERTIFICATION TRAINING

SECTION FOURTEEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), and at the request on behalf of a county commission of veteran affairs, I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 35B.6(1)(c) and Iowa Admin. Code rules 801-7.2(2) and 801-7.2(3)(c), to the extent an executive director or administrator is required to complete a course of certification training within one year of employment.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE RELIEF

SECTION FIFTEEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 544A.8 and Iowa Admin. Code rule 193B-2.3 establishing examination deadlines as a condition of initial licensure for architects. I hereby direct the Architectural Examining Board to provide additional guidance to applicants for initial licensure regarding the effect of these suspensions.

SECTION SIXTEEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code §§ 543B.15(7) and 543B.15(8), establishing certain deadlines to complete education requirements prior to examination for initial licensure for real estate salespersons and real estate brokers. I hereby direct the Real Estate Commission to provide additional guidance to applicants for initial licensure regarding the effect of these suspensions.

SECTION SEVENTEEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code §§ 536.11(2), 536A.14(1), and 537.2304 (2), and Iowa Admin. Code rules 187-15.12, 187-16.2(1), 187-17.12, 187-19.7, requiring a licensee to file annual reports.

SECTION EIGHTEEN.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6), I temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code §§ 533A.2(7), 533D.3(7), 535B.4(2)(b), 535D.4, 536.30, 536A.32, and 543E.20(5) and Iowa Admin. Code rules 187-15.3(2), 187-16.3(2), 187-17.3(2), 187-18.2(2), 187-19.2(5), 187-20.3(2), and 187-25.2(3), which require the completion of background checks for initial applicants as a condition of obtaining professional licensure. Suspension of these provisions shall extend through the duration of this Proclamation and any future extension of this suspension. I hereby direct all regulatory agencies governed by these provisions to, upon the expiration of this Disaster Emergency, conduct background checks for those applicants and take any necessary action resulting from completion of those checks, up to and including revocation of licensure.

IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION

SECTION NINETEEN.  The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Iowa Department of Transportation, and other participating state agencies continue to be directed to monitor the operation and implementation of this proclamation to assure the public’s health and safety.

SECTION TWENTY.  In conjunction with the Department of Public Health pursuant to Iowa Code §§ 29C.18 and 135.35, all peace officers of the state continue to be called upon to assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this Proclamation.

SECTION TWENTY-ONE.  Nothing contained in this declaration shall be construed as an exemption from any other portion of the Iowa Code or Iowa Administrative Code not specifically identified in this proclamation.

SECTION TWENTY-TWO.  The provisions of this proclamation shall be effective immediately, unless otherwise noted. This proclamation shall not be construed to otherwise modify the proclamation of April 27, 2020. This state of public health disaster emergency shall continue to expire on May 27, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., unless sooner terminated or extended in writing by me.

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Mount Pleasant, IA – May 6, 2020 — Derek Zander, who has served as the athletic director at Iowa Wesleyan University since 2017, will take on a new role as vice president for advancement and athletics, effective June 1. In this capacity, Zander will continue to oversee athletics for the University while taking on the leadership of the advancement team. 

“I am so pleased that Derek has taken on this new role,” said Iowa Wesleyan President Chris Plunkett. “Over the past several years, Derek has demonstrated his leadership skills and has successfully forged close relationships with Iowa Wesleyan students, alumni, and donors.”

While serving as the Athletics Director, Zander has made significant improvements to the Tiger Athletics Department over the last three years. There have been enhancements made to the men’s and women’s soccer facilities, scoreboard and sound system upgrades to the Ruble Arena, aesthetic improvements to the Howe Student Athletic Center, and improvements to several technology pieces within the athletic department. Zander assisted IW in the final stages of the transition from NAIA to NCAA Division III, which took just over six years to complete. He also led the advancement of Tiger Athletics by growing the number of athletic programs from 10 in 2017 to 16 for the 2020-2021 academic year. 

In 2018, Zander joined the Iowa Wesleyan Advancement Team to focus on the development needs of the University. In conjunction with members of the advancement team, Zander led the efforts to renovate the Willis Wrestling Facility, which is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2020. He also played a crucial role in leading a crowdfunding campaign for Tiger Athletics and re-engaging key stakeholders to the University.  

In April of 2019, Zander received the 2019 Carol J. Nemitz Staff Member of the Year Award from Iowa Wesleyan for his dedication and commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience, while assisting in executing the mission and vision of the University.

Prior to his role as Athletic Director, Zander served as the head baseball coach from 2013 through the spring of 2017. He served as IW’s NCAA compliance officer from the fall of 2014 to the summer of 2017. In the fall of 2016, Zander assumed the position of assistant athletic director before being promoted to the full-time athletic director.

Zander is an IW Tiger through and through. He completed his undergraduate degree from Iowa Wesleyan in exercise science and wellness. While attending IW, he was a member of the Tiger Baseball team. In February 2015, Zander completed his master’s degree in athletic administration from the University of Concordia-Irvine.  

 

DES MOINES – Today, Wednesday,the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 293 additional positive cases for a total of 10,404 positive cases. Here are county totals in the KILJ listening area…Henry 40, Louisa 279, Washington 152, Des Moines 24, Lee 16, Van Buren 8 and Jefferson County 6. There have been an additional 2,309 negative tests for a total of 52,767 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

 

According to IDPH, an additional 12 deaths were also reported, 414 are currently hospitalized, and 3,803 Iowans have recovered. At this time, 1 in 50 Iowans have already been tested.

 

According to IDPH the additional 12 deaths were reported in the following counties:

• Black Hawk County, 1 elderly adult (81+)
• Clayton County, 1 elderly adult (81+)
• Jasper County, 2 elderly adults (81+)
• Linn County, 1 older adult (61-80 years), 1 elderly adult (81+)
• Marshall County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)
• Muscatine County, 1 older adult (61-80 years),
• Polk County, 3 elderly adults (81+)
• Woodbury County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)

The state of Iowa has released an updated dashboard on coronavirus.iowa.gov that will be updated daily to include comprehensive tracking of COVID-19 in Iowa. The new dashboard includes cases, deaths, and tests conducted in each county. The state is now providing demographic information that was not previously provided as well as Iowa’s epidemiological curve.

Due to the increased interest in early voting KILJ has decided to move up the dates for our forum programs featuring the Senate and Supervisor Republican candidates in the June 2 primary.  May 13 Paul Dennison and I will be talking with the two Republican candidates in the Senate District 42 race. Nancy Amos of Mount Pleasant and Jeff Reichman are each seeking the nomination for the Senate District 42 race against incumbent Democrat Rich Taylor. May 14 candidates for the Republican nomination in the Supervisor race will join us…incumbent Greg Moeller, Debra Savage, Chad White and Kat Zeghlen.  Blaire Barton is not available but we will hear from him at another time. Each forum begins at 5:30 pm on KILJ FM and kilj.com.  Join me, Paul Dennison and Two Rivers Bank as we learn more about these primary candidates May 13 and May 14 at 5:30 pm on KILJ.