(KLZA)-- A vacancy has been filled on the Falls City Board of Education.

The Board Monday evening appointed Kevin Scheitel to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Scott Huppert last month after accepting a job out of town.

Scheitel, a lifelong resident of the community, operates Scheitel Feed and Seed and owns farmland.

Superintendent Tim Heckenlively said Scheitel will bring a valuable perspective to the District 56 Board of Education.