A Shared Milestone: Volunteer Paul Goddard Shares His Story
ROLLA, Mo. – On July 16, 2026, Phelps Health volunteer Paul Goddard turned 75—just months after the health system he has served for more than 18 years celebrated its 75th anniversary. For the St. James resident, the shared milestone is a meaningful reminder of the people, moments and memories that have shaped his volunteer journey. “It’s kind of neat,” Paul said. “Knowing that I’m turning 75 the same year as the Hospital where I volunteer makes me feel an even stronger connection.”Before becoming a
Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to CASA of South Central Missouri
CASA of South Central Missouri will enhance training for volunteer advocates through a $5,000 grant from leading internet and mobile provider Sparklight®. Awarded through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, the grant will help fund technology for a dedicated training space, giving CASA volunteers additional tools to serve children and families in crisis. During its recent grant cycle, Sparklight awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across the cities and towns it serves. By
Going Beyond Better: Phelps Health Marketing Earns Multiple National Awards
ROLLA, Mo. – The Phelps Health Marketing and Public Relations Department was recently recognized for excellence in healthcare advertising and marketing.The Marketing Department earned seven Aster Awards in a national competition hosted by Creative Images, Inc. Now in their 25th year, the Aster Awards recognize outstanding creativity and professionalism in healthcare advertising, marketing and communications. Phelps Health has a history of winning awards from this organization.“I’m incredibly proud of our
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MoCHIP—Child Identification & Protection Program: Keeping Missouri Kids Safe!
Rolla, Missouri—July 8, 2026—With more than 270,000 children processed through the MoCHIP Child ID program in 15 years, MoCHIP is clearly a presence in the community and vows to remain so! Taking place on Saturday, July 18th from 10-2 at Rolla Lions Club Park, Pavillion 4, in conjunction with KIDS Safety Day, the Missouri Masonic Family will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children FREE OF CHARGE.And the MoCHIP program works! No parent wants to believe that the unimaginable could happen to
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Rachel Kohman, Ed.D. of Missouri University of Science and Technology joins 2026 Leadership Missouri program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has selected Rachel Kohman, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurship Education at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO for the 2026 Leadership Missouri class.For more than 35 years, Leadership Missouri has helped develop the state’s current and emerging leaders by strengthening their leadership skills and deepening their understanding of the state.The 2026 class will kick off July 8 in St. Louis, beginning a
Ozark Actors Theatre Presents Hilarious Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein Musical
Rolla, MO – Ozark Actors Theatre (OAT) presents Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein in their 2026 professional main stage season. This classic comedy feature film is now a musical and true in tone to Brooks’ comedic style! Leading the company is Taylor Sinclair as the famous Dr. Frankenstein alongside Evan Wittstock playing his equally famous monster. Audiences will also recognize nine of the company members that have carried over from this summer’s production of The Addams Family. The roles of Inga and
Town & Country Bank’s Kyle Hofstetter Named a National “40 Under 40” Community Bank Leader
Salem, Mo. (June 12, 2026) — Town & Country Bank is proud to announce that Chief Credit Officer Kyle Hofstetter has been named to the 2026 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” list by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).The national list, featured in the June/July issue of Independent Banker magazine, celebrates exceptional local leaders who are shaping the future of community banking. Honorees are chosen based on their leadership, innovation, and dedication to their hometowns."We are
28th Annual Phelps Health Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $150,000
ROLLA, Mo. – On June 15, 2026, the Phelps Health Foundation hosted the 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Oak Meadow Country Club in Rolla. Forty-six teams and numerous volunteers came together for the event. The tournament raised more than $150,000 to support the Foundation. “Every golfer, sponsor and volunteer is helping someone in our community access the care they need,” said John Money, senior vice president of Human Resources and philanthropy at Phelps Health. “From helping patients travel to
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