By Lexi MooreLocal election turnout was strong, and long lines were not a deterrant in the process. Voters in Steen, Hills and Beaver Creek didn’t have any problems at the polls.In Steen, City Council incumbents Marlin Elbers and Rodney Scholten received more votes than challenger Scott Kessler and were re-elected.Hills incumbent Mayor Jim Jellema was re-elected. Council member Dana Dahlquist, the only name on the ballot, will remain on the City Council. Hills voters were given the option of writing in a candidate for the remaining open council seat. Residents wrote in 113 names. Ross Metzger received 53 write-in votes and will be asked to serve on the council. He currently holds the seat Arlen Leenderts vacated last summer.In Beaver Creek Al Blank was re-elected for mayor and Carolyn DeBoer was re-elected for City Council.Hills election judge Bonnie Sundem said she was pleased with voter turnout. "We had thirty registered voters within the first thirty minutes," she said.
