Government

As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community the City of […]

(Joplin, MO) – On August 3, 2021, Joplin citizens will vote on the question of renewing a ¼ -cent sales tax for parks projects and stormwater improvements. The question is titled “Proposition Renewal” because voters originally passed this ten-year […]

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day that falls on Sunday this year. The City Council meeting will be moved to Tuesday, […]

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin residents who have opted in for curbside recycling pick-up will have new schedule starting July 5, 2021 according to Republic Services, the City’s contractor for residential trash and curbside recycling services. […]

(Joplin, MO) – Starting this month, residents will now have two days to drop their limbs off at the City of Joplin’s free monthly tree limb and brush drop off service. The drop-off site has traditionally been […]

(Joplin, MO) – Schifferdecker Aquatic Center will be closed to the public starting at 6:00 pm Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13 for the Joplin Stingrays Swim Team annual meet. Due to the closure, […]

(Joplin, MO) – In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 31. This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, MAPS and the Sunshine Lamp Trolley services. The […]

(Joplin, MO) – Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff of the summer swim season in Joplin. As many cities nationwide, Joplin’s Parks and Recreation department is experiencing lifeguard staffing challenges causing pool operations to be […]