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City Administrator Brandon Ruediger Announces Retirement from Public Service
Holts Summit, Missouri, 3/12/2026 – After more than six years of dedicated service to the City of Holts Summit, City Administrator Brandon Ruediger has announced his retirement from public service, effective March 15, 2026. Ruediger joined the City of Holts Summit in January of 2020 and worked closely with the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, city staff, local businesses, and residents to strengthen city operations, improve infrastructure, and guide responsible community growth. During his tenure, the City of
City of Holts Summit Announces Nicholas Tietsort As Next City Administrator
Holts Summit, Missouri, 3/12/2026 – The City of Holts Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Tietsort, as the City’s next City Administrator. Tietsort will officially assume the role on March 16, 2026, following the retirement of current City Administrator Brandon Ruediger, who announced last month that he will be retiring from public service after more than six years of service to the Holts Summit community.Tietsort brings more than two decades of public-sector experience to the role,
Dr. Sarah Wisdom, Superintendent of New Bloomfield R-III Schools to become 14th President of William Woods University
March 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Sarah Wisdom, Superintendent of New Bloomfield R-III Schools to become 14th President of William Woods University Dr. Wisdom, a public school educator at New Bloomfield R-III Schools for 21 years, nine of those years as superintendent, will leave the district to become the 14th President of William Woods University. The New Bloomfield Board of Education has accepted her resignation as Superintendent of the New Bloomfield R-III School District, effective
Christensen Construction Receives First Place Quality Paving and Construction Award for Overlay Mino
The Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association is pleased to announce Christensen Construction Co. was recognized with a Quality Paving and Construction Award for an Overlay Minor Road project on Routes J, F, H, M, RR, WW, N, and Z in Boone and Callaway Counties. They received first place for excellence in this category. Overlay Minor Road overlays recognize excellence in placing a non-super pave mix either HMA or WMA over an existing road which may include widening.
First Christian Church of Fulton to Host Lenten Lunches
The First Christian Church (DoC) of Fulton, MO is hosting a series of five community Lenten Lunches at noon each Wednesday beginning February 25, 2026 and ending on March 25, 2026. This ecumenical outreach event will discuss the book The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. Participating churches are the First Christian Church, Heartland Church, Second Christian Church, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and Journey Church. Each Wednesday one of these churches will prepare a meal and present a section of
