Government

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Dan Johnson has accepted the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Joplin. Johnson has worked at the City […]

Extra Session Underway, Veto Session Concludes Lawmakers returned to Jefferson City this week to continue the extra legislative session called by the governor to reduce income tax rates and address agricultural issues. The income tax proposal decreases […]

Legislative Leaders Delay Start of Extra Session Leaders from both chambers have decided to delay the start of the extra legislative session until next Wednesday, September 14, as they are still negotiating which provisions to […]

(Joplin, MO) – After serving the City of Joplin for more than 17 years, Emergency Manager for Joplin and Jasper County Keith Stammer has announced he will retire on November 1 this year. Stammer began […]

With the installation of a new concrete culvert at 32nd Street and Crane Drive completed, the 32nd Street widening project is now moving on to the next phase of construction.  Starting Thursday, September 1 the […]

Governor Calls Extra Session At the end of June, the governor vetoed several agriculture tax credits and a taxpayer rebate program passed by the General Assembly during the 2022 legislative session. In an effort to help our […]

(Joplin, MO) – Weather permitting, starting Tuesday, August 23, the existing road closure of West 32nd Street between Westberry Square and Schifferdecker Avenue will be opened to traffic. The second closure of 32nd Street will […]

(Joplin, MO) – Budget planning for the City of Joplin is underway and the Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023 is available to view on the City’s website.  The City Manager’s Budget Message opens the financial document […]