Step into the rich history of Roland through a collection of stories, landmarks, and local icons that helped shape the community over the years. From the historic 1912 Town Fire Bell and the Roland Opera House to the legacy of the 1929 REO Speedwagon Fire Truck, each article highlights an important piece of Roland’s heritage. Explore the town’s origins, civic leadership, public spaces, and population growth while discovering the people and places that continue to define Roland’s identity today.