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City of Joplin Offices Closed, Council Meeting Shifts Due to Presidents’ Day Holiday on February 17

February 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in recognition of Presidents’ Day, and the Joplin City Council’s regular third Monday meeting in February will be moved to Tuesday, February 18. […]

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Winter Weather Disrupts Blood Donations — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Urges Community to Give

February 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area health care facilities, reports that winter weather is currently hindering local donation efforts. […]

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Arvest Bank Named 2025 Forbes’ Best Employer

February 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Arvest Bank has been named to the 2025 Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. It is the fourth consecutive year the bank has appeared on the prestigious list. Presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading […]

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Under the Sea: Aquatic Theme Revealed for 2025 Freeman Health System 5K and Walk for Autism

February 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A smiling Houston Edgerton enthusiastically unveiled the theme for the 2025 Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism, announcing the words, “Under the Sea!” Houston’s family — known as “Team Houston” — has […]

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Watered Gardens Ministries Announces the Opening of the Marketplace Thrift Store on February 15

February 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Watered Gardens Ministries is excited to announce the opening of their Marketplace Thrift Store! They have worked tirelessly to curate their inventory of housewares, clothing, shoes, accessories, and more so that everyone can enjoy their […]

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Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop Announces Third Location, Outpost Coffee

February 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop is beyond excited to announce that they are opening a third coffee shop location! Introducing Outpost Coffee — your coffee break, country style. Nestled right along HWY MO-59 at […]

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Joplin History & Mineral Museum Presents Langston Hughes Display through April 2025

February 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin History & Mineral Museum is proud to announce the opening of a temporary exhibit, titled “Harlem Renaissance and the Renaissance Man.” Visitors can see this exhibit at the museum from February 4 through […]

Education

Creative Learning Alliance Releases 2024 Impact Report

February 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Creative Learning Alliance is excited to release their 2024 Impact Report, which highlights their efforts last year to promote STEAM in our community, as well as their sponsors, board members, and volunteers. 2024 held […]

Health Care

Freeman Health System Celebrates Centennial with Year-Long Celebrations

February 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – From its humble beginnings when John W. Freeman’s family home was converted into a community hospital and opened for business in 1925, Freeman Health System has emerged as the largest employer in […]

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City of Joplin Announces Roundabout Opening at Zora Street and Duquesne Road/Hall Street Intersection

February 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The roundabout at the Zora Street and Duquesne Road/Hall Street intersection is now open. This truck-friendly roundabout is the first phase of future widening improvements to Zora Street from Range Line Road to MO-249, improving […]

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