Government

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will start the annual residential leaf pick-up program on November 28, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, weather permitting. To address all areas of Joplin, the City utilizes two […]

Next Tuesday, November 8, voters will head to the polls to decide who will represent their communities at the local, state and federal levels, and whether or not to amend our state’s constitution through four […]

(Joplin, MO) – Murphy Boulevard will close starting Tuesday, November 1, and run through Friday, November 4 as work begins on the installation of a new gate system near the low water bridge in the […]

MODOT Gears Up for Buckle Up, Phone Down Day The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) will observe Buckle Up Phone Down Day on October 21. Now in its 6th year, the #BUPD campaign challenges everyone […]

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Fire Chief Gerald Ezell is pleased to announce that Dave Holden will begin serving as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Joplin and Jasper County starting November 7. Current […]

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will open a tree limb and brush drop-off site on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. This is the final drop-off weekend […]

Extra Session Yields Changes to Income Tax Rate and Ag Incentives  The Missouri Senate completed the governor’s call for an extra legislative session this week when my colleagues and I truly agreed to and finally […]