The Altoona Chamber of Commerce held its yearly banquet for members of the chamber on Saturday. Lori Slings was named this year’s Citizen of the Year award winner."	There are seven candidates seeking four seats on the Southeast Polk school board.	"Lori Slings of Altoona may be the most obvious person for Democrats to quickly nominate."	"In a race full of surprises, Slings said she’s learned to roll with the punches and be ready for anything."
"Next time you face a choice like this one, nominate the capable woman who has run for office before."	"Lori was elected in 2007 and is serving her 12th year on the SEP Community School District Board of Education having served as president and vice president numerous times."