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esiliency and civic pride are hallmarks of Rozel, an active town of 128 residents 17 miles west of
Larned. Rozel mayor Erin Josefiak noted the town has several active civic organizations, making Rozel a very vibrant and proud small community. The Rozel PRIDE organization, for example, has undertaken several projects, including updating the town fitness center, adding a library and public computer stations in City Hall, and is looking at raising money to improve the playground, among other town beautification projects. The Lions Club holds several scholarship fundraisers each year, including a soup supper and pancake breakfasts. They also partner with the town’s volunteer fire department to host a
CITY COUNCIL Mayor – Erin Josefiak 620-923-6302 (c) Council Members Councilman – Derek Spreier Councilman – Joe Trimble Councilman – Terry Ryan Councilwoman – Pat Cook Councilman – Ritch Foos Council members meet at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the City Building, 110 Main Street, Rozel, except for the summer months from June through October
Christmas parade and celebration each year. The town is also home to an active 4-H club, which has consolidated with the nearby town of Burdett. The group participates in several community service projects each year. at 8:00 p.m. at the Rozel Community Center at 105 Main St., Rozel Messages for council members can be left at the city office at 620-527-4399. CITY DEPARTMENTS City Attorney – Ron Smith 620-285-3157 City Clerk – Helen Thorne 620-527-4399 City Superintendent – Glen McFann 620-527-4399, 620-923-5220 (c) Fire Chief – Doug Colglazier 620-527-4399 Asst. Fire Chief – Trevis Galliart
Beyond the civic organizations, Josefiak says residents are very active, take a lot of pride in the community and “wear a lot of hats”, and says that is crucial to life in a small town. It is situated on the Jetmore branch of the Santa Fe Railroad, UTILITIES Electric Midwest Energy 800-222-3121 Water, Gas & Sewer City Office 620-527-4399 OTHER SERVICES Post Office 108 Main 620-527-4229
formerly the Chicago, Kansas and Western R.R. The original townsite was deeded to the Arkansas Valley Town and Land Company by the railroad on July 19, 1886. The name Rozel was selected in honor of a daughter of one of the founders of the Land Company, whose name was Rozella. Since it was incorporated, the town has persevered through multiple natural disasters, including a fire and a tornado. Rozel is the hometown of K-State alumnus and Texas Christian University head football coach Gary Patterson. It was incorporated Nov. 29, 1929, and has a mayor-council form of city government with water and gas systems municipally owned. It is home to the consolidated Pawnee Heights USD 496.
Recycling A Pride Committee organizes recycling efforts. A trailer is shared between Rozel and Burdett. When it’s in Rozel, it’s located on Main Street. When it’s in Burdett it’s located on Elm Street. Medical Care Pawnee Valley Community Hospital 923 Carroll 620-285-3161 Zip Code 67574
