With the growing popularity of farmers markets and the expanding numbers of vendors at the Rolla Downtown Farmers Market, the demand for locally-grown produce and food products has led to an increasing awareness for food safety procedures and requirements.
Phelps County News
Two new troopers assigned to Troop I

Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop I. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 106th Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on December 21, 2018.
PCRTA holding meeting on February 6
The February PCRTA meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6 at noon at Penelope's Restaurant, Kingshighway, in Rolla, MO. All retired teachers are welcome to attend. We will order off the menu.
Deadline for MRCF community grants is Thursday, January 31

Schools, churches or charitable organizations contemplating a small community project that needs funding should apply for a grant from the Meramec Regional Community Foundation (MRCF).
Phelps County Public Housing Authority’s annual plan open for comment
The Phelps County Public Housing Agency (PHA) will host a public hearing to accept comments on the PHA’s Annual Plan at 10 a.m., March 7 at MRPC, 4 Industrial Drive, St. James. The Phelps County PHA provides HUD Section 8 rental assistance to persons in the counties of Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps (outside the city of Rolla) and Washington.