Registration now open for the University of Missouri Extension Taking Care of You program
Phelps Co., Mo.—Community members may enroll starting October 11th in Taking Care of You, a University of Missouri Extension program that offers practical strategies for dealing with stress and life challenges.Developed by an interdisciplinary MU Extension team, the research-based program focuses on positive psychology and mindfulness in sessions held over four weeks. Participants learn concepts and practical strategies they can incorporate into their everyday lives through small group discussion,
''Stay Healthy Tips'' for the Approaching Flu Season
Rolla, MO (Grassroots Newswire) October 1, 2021 - Flu season is upon us! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza activity often begins to increase in October, peaks between December and February, and can linger into May.1 At a time when COVID-19 is still the dominant infectious disease concern, cleaning and bioremediation specialist Robert Corley of SERVPRO® of Rolla reminds local residents that it is important this time of year to take steps to protect yourself and your
Rolla Job Center to Host October 6 Walk-In Wednesdays, Hosting 2 Area Employers
Rolla, Mo., September 30, 2021 – The Rolla Job Center will host another Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., offering both employers and job seekers the opportunity to connect and do one-on-one interviews. Employers on-site for the event include American Precision Die Casting and Hartmann US. Walk-In Wednesdays offers free space to connect employers and job seekers on a smaller scale. Employers receive a variety of free opportunities available to them, including a
Phelps County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week: October 3-9
Rolla, MO September 27, 2021 — National 4-H Week is a yearly celebration by millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week is Find Your Spark and is a campaign created by National 4-H Council to celebrate the resiliency of young people who have brought about significant innovations in agriculture and technology. 4-H provides opportunities for youth to find
Wise Medicare Insurance Options Expands with New Rolla Location
Rolla, MO – September 21, 2021 – Jeremy D. Tyler CFP® ChFC®, founder and president of WISE Medicare Insurance Options is excited to announce the expansion of his company to Rolla Missouri. Raised in Rolla and with family still in the area, Jeremy and his team are looking forward to reconnecting with the community and helping seniors navigate the myriad of Medicare choices and options. “Our team has been helping seniors with their Medicare insurance needs for more than 20 years, and I am excited to be back
Festive events planned for Missouri S&T Homecoming in October
Attached image is from S&T's 2019 MinerFest Homecoming football game. Photo by Tom Wagner, Missouri S&T. ROLLA, Mo. – Tour campus departments during open houses and cheer the Miner football team to victory as part of Missouri S&T’s 2021 “MinerFest” Homecoming celebration, held Oct. 8-9. Numerous activities are planned for Homecoming weekend, and many are open to the public. Information about tickets and registration is available at mineralumni.com/homecoming. For more details, contact the Miner Alumni
Caring Center Volunteers of the Month
VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH We are proud to introduce Ellen and Craig Elsner. Ellen has been a volunteer since 2019 and Craig since 2020. St. James Caring Center and Senior Center Volunteers Ellen Elsner works in the St. James Senior Center and in her spare time she enjoys crocheting, eating out and I know for a fact she loves our thrift store. Her favorite vacations have been in Colorado and Arizona. She wants to go back and see the Grand Canyon. Her words of wisdom are “keep going
