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City announces Michelle Ducre as new Human Resources Director

September 4, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin has selected Michelle Ducre as its next Human Resources Director, City Manager Nick Edwards announced today. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Ducre currently serves as Human Resources Director for the City […]

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Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for Sept. 2, 2021

September 3, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Upcoming Events in the Capital City I’ll be travelling to Jefferson City in the coming weeks to attend several meetings and other legislative events. The annual veto session will convene on Sept. 15, and it […]

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Assistant City Manager Dan Pekarek to Retire in October 2021

August 19, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – City Manager Nick Edwards announced on August 19 that Assistant City Manager Dan Pekarek will be retiring effective October 4, 2021. During this time, he served as the Public Health Director for […]

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Schifferdecker Aquatic Center’s End-of-Season Schedule Announced

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – With back-to-school season approaching, Joplin Parks and Recreation has announced the end of season schedule for Schifferdecker Aquatic Center. Schifferdecker Aquatic Center, located at 4th Street & Schifferdecker, will be open daily through […]

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City Manager Nick Edwards Provides Update to Cybersecurity Incident

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is responding to a recent cybersecurity incident that began on July 7, 2021.  The incident impacted the City’s computer system and caused a temporary outage affecting phones, computers […]

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JATSO Seeking Public Comments on TIP Amendment

August 4, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in […]

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Stormwater Work Closes West 10th Street Near Chestnut Avenue Starting Monday, August 2

July 30, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Starting Monday, August 2, West 10th Street near Chestnut Avenue will be closed for a stormwater construction project. The closure will begin on Monday, August 2 and is scheduled for three weeks […]

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City of Joplin Facilities Available for Cooling Centers

July 29, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As the heat index increases to dangerously high levels, City of Joplin officials remind citizens to check on family members, neighbors, and friends to ensure their environment is adequate to endure the […]

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“How Are You Connected?” City Asking Residents to Take Survey About Internet Use

July 27, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

As part of its Smarter Joplin Roadmap Initiative, the City of Joplin and its partners are working to learn more about our community’s technology usage and needs. To start this effort, we are conducting an […]

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Joplin to Mark 150th Anniversary of City’s Platting

July 23, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Celebrations Commission will mark the 150th anniversary of the platting of the City of Joplin on Wednesday, July 28 at 9:00 am.. The public is invited to the event, which […]

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