Government

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 […]

The City of Joplin will open the tree limb and brush drop-off site on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. This free program is open the third Friday and […]

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is pleased to announce Bart Starkey as the new Airport Manager for Joplin Regional Airport. The position became open upon long-time manager Steve Stockam’s retirement in April of […]