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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and ALLO Fiber Presented the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Awards

February 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Nominations for the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Awards, powered by ALLO Fiber, are now open until Monday, March 9 at 5:00 pm. This will be the 41st year of the awards, which are meant to recognize […]

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Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program ‘2+2’ Agreement

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) formalized a new academic partnership on January 30, 2026, during a signing ceremony held at FSCC in Fort Scott, Kansas. The agreement establishes a “2+2” transfer pathway […]

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Joplin Schools’ Preschool Screenings Now Open for 2026–2027 School Year

February 4, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools‘ preschool screenings are now open for the 2026–2027 school year! If you have a child who will be three or four years old before August 1, 2026, they may be eligible for free […]

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Missouri Southern State University Expands Nursing Program with Support from Mercy Hospital Joplin

February 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is welcoming a new cohort of nursing students this semester as part of an expansion of its undergraduate nursing program. In addition to admitting a fall nursing cohort, MSSU is […]

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Crowder College to Host 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on April 14; Area Employers Invited to Sign Up Now

February 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College would like to invite area businesses to participate in the Spring 2026 Job Fair and Career Expo on April 14, 2026. The event will be held from 9:30 am to […]

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University of Missouri Extension to Host Capital, Connections, and Capacity: What Missouri Entrepreneurs Can Access Right Now on February 13

February 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

What funding and support are available to Missouri entrepreneurs right now — and how do they connect to these resources? Join the University of Missouri Extension for an informative webinar on Friday, February 13 as […]

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Franklin Technology Center to Host Career & College Fair on March 5

February 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Franklin Technology Center (FTC) at Joplin High School (JHS) is hosting their annual Career & College Fair on March 5, 2026, and they’d love for businesses, industries, colleges, and universities to join us! This event […]

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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School to Host Escapade: Ever After Fundraiser on March 7

February 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) invites you to Escapade: Ever After, hosted at the beautiful 211 Building in downtown Joplin on Saturday, March 7, 2026! Step into a storybook evening where legendary tales come […]

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Crowder College to Host Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Training & Workforce Center on February 13

January 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility on February 13 at 1:00 pm. The Advanced Training and Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, formerly the Victory […]

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George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Art and Essay Contest; Entry Deadline is February 22

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce their 2026 Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th graders! This year, as the country commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, George […]

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