Two public works employees retire after combined 68 years with Nobles County
Rick Staples logged nearly 37 years in his job, while Rocky Kolar spent more than 31 years in the Nobles County Public Works department. 6:00 pm, Apr. 30, 2021 × Rick Staples of Worthington retired Thursday, April 29, 2021, after nearly 37 years with Nobles County. (Tim Middagh/The Globe)
WORTHINGTON The Nobles County Public Works Department honored two of its employees this week with retirement parties. Rocky Kolar, engineering support supervisor, and Rick Staples, maintenance worker, each worked their last day on Thursday after a combined 68 years of service.
Kolar, who logged more than 31 years in the department, worked his way up after starting out as an engineering technician in 1989. In his current position for the last seven years, he oversaw roadway and bridge culvert design, supervised engineering staff and supported county engineer Stephen Schnieder.