Rolla City Administrator Announces Retirement Plans
Rolla City Administrator John Butz announced to the City Council his intentions to retire on November 8, 2025, in a closed session meeting on January 6th. The City will begin a formal search for the next city administrator in the next two months following the selection of an executive search firm. Butz began working for the City of Rolla in April 1997 and will be the longest serving City Administrator following in the footsteps of former administrators and mentors Merle Strouse and Leonard
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Coterie of Missouri S&T's Winter Wine Down
Coterie of Missouri S&T's Winter Wine Down is scheduled for January 26, 2025, at the Chancellor’s Residence on the campus of Missouri S&T, located at 506 W. 11th Street, Rolla, Missouri. Enjoy an afternoon of great conversation, local wine, local beer, and delicious food in the beautiful Chancellor's Residence. Proceeds will benefit the Coterie of Missouri S&T Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $30 per person. You can pay at the door with cash, check or credit card. You may send checks made out to Coterie to
News Release: 1/10/2025
NEWS RELEASE Adam Housewright, Senior Vice President and Regional President, is pleased to announce that Maria Bancroft has accepted the position of Business Development / Loan Officer at the Rolla Financial Centers. In her new position, Maria will specialize in Small Business Administration (SBA) and commercial lending, as well as business banking. With over seventeen years of experience in utilizing the programs offered by the SBA, Maria looks forward to helping her clients successfully navigate the
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Rolla Public Schools Press Release
The Rolla Board of Education is pleased to announce the expansion of early childhood programming at Rolla Public Schools. Thanks to the generous support of the Phelps County Community Foundation, the district was able to purchase the state-of-the-art facility at 550 Blues Lake Parkway, the former home of Columbia College-Rolla. Contributions toward this purchase total $1,050,000 to date, and the foundation is committed to a total donation of $1,950,000 to cover the purchase of the property. The PCCF board
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Rolla Family Medicine Doctor Retires After Decades of Service
ROLLA, Mo. (Dec. 31, 2024) – One of Rolla’s long-serving family medicine doctors is retiring. After serving patients in the area for 43 years, Mercy’s Dr. James Felts is hanging up his white coat and beginning a new adventure.Felts, who grew up in Marion, Illinois, first arrived in Rolla in the summer of 1981. At the time, family medicine was a new specialty. It allowed doctors to care for the whole patient instead of only seeing them when they arrived with an emergency. The new practice area also gave
Navigating Success in the Health Industry: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Venturing into the health industry can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering a unique blend of passion, innovation, and service. This sector, abundant in opportunities, allows entrepreneurs to explore various avenues, from traditional wellness practices to avant-garde therapies. Embarking on this journey requires not just a vision but a strategic approach to navigate the complexities of the health industry. This guide delves into the critical facets necessary for establishing and growing a successful
