US Business
Protein-in-Everything Craze Has a Problem: Not Enough Whey Protein
Food companies are packing whey into more of their products to meet demand from protein-obsessed consumers—and depleting supplies.
Year: 2026
US Business
The Classic Movie That Was Nearly Destroyed by a Single Line of Code
A beloved film was accidentally deleted—and miraculously saved. The real story behind the ‘Toy Story’ franchise is even better than the movies.
Chamber Updates
Hot Links Golf Tournament 2026 – Summer Edition!
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 27 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on June 19! Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn games. Teams were […]
Nonprofit
Jasper County CASA’s Debi Koelkebeck Honored with John R. Albright Award at 24th Annual Show-Me Service Awards
(Joplin, MO) – Debi Koelkebeck, Executive Director of Jasper County CASA has been named a recipient of the John R. Albright Award at the 24th Annual Show-Me Service Awards, held at the Missouri State Capitol […]
Events
The Independent Living Center Launches Cruise Raffle to Support Services for Individuals with Disabilities
(Joplin, MO) – The Independent Living Center (TILC) is excited to announce a new Cruise Raffle as part of its upcoming Smokin’ for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash fundraiser, taking place September 19, 2026, from […]
Economic Development
MOKAN Partnership to Host Southwest Missouri Economic Forum on June 23
(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership will host the Southwest Missouri Economic Forum in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Tuesday, June 23. MOKAN Partnership will welcome guest speaker, Jeremy Hill, […]
US Business
Serious Chemical Accidents Are Rising in the U.S.—and Getting More Dangerous
Aging infrastructure is making more plants susceptible to accidents. Many are repeat offenders.
US Business
Gerald Shreiber, Who Turned the Soft Pretzel Into a Ubiquitous Stadium Snack, Dies at 84
He built a snack-food empire with such products as the SuperPretzel, ICEE drinks and Dippin’ Dots ice cream.
US Business
The Core Disney Strategy Behind Its Empire, According to the Hosts of ‘Acquired’
The ‘Acquired’ podcast traces Walt Disney’s formula to generate reliable profits in a hits-based industry, or basically why we now buy Elsa everything
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Presents Annual Liberty Celebration! on June 27
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to announce the return of the annual Liberty Celebration! on June 27 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801). Please note that […]