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Joplin City Manager Edwards Promotes Pekarek to Assistant City Manager

June 30, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Nick Edwards, City Manager for the City of Joplin, is pleased to announce that Dan Pekarek has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager. Pekarek has been with the City for 34 […]

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ZAF Energy Systems Receives $2.5M Contract under DoD Manufacturing Technology Program

June 26, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin-based ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (ZAF), a developer of next-generation battery technology, announced today that it has received a contract for $2,494,032 to develop and produce prototype scaled-up nickel-zinc battery cells. The […]

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Joplin Health Department Creates COVID-19 Dashboard to Track Current Case Numbers

June 25, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – With coronavirus numbers continuing to increase in our area, the City of Joplin’s Health Department has developed a centralized location to view current statistics within Joplin. This dashboard was created by Health […]

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COVID-19 Testing for Industry Security

June 22, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – Missouri’s citizens, businesses, and communities have all felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we pave the way toward economic recovery, it is important to remember that the health and […]

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State of Missouri Issues RFP for the Joplin License Office

June 22, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The State of Missouri, Division of Purchasing has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Joplin License Office for the Missouri Department of Revenue. The RFP can be accessed from the […]

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The Missouri Department of Social Services is asking for YOUR feedback!

June 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to serving Missouri victims of crime through the administration of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant. The primary purpose of this grant is to support crime […]

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City Council Votes to Stay in Step 2 of Phase 2 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan

June 16, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – After hearing an update from the Joplin Public Health Department, the Joplin City Council voted unanimously to remain in Step 2 of Phase 2 in the City of Joplin’s Recovery and Response […]

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City’s Weekly Briefing Moving to Monday Starting Monday, June 15

June 15, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – During the public health pandemic, the City of Joplin has held regular briefings to provide important updates for news media and the general public. City officials will continue to hold this news […]

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Congress Passes PPP Flexibility Act of 2020

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Washington, D.C.) – The newest changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) were approved by the Senate on June 3 with H.R. 7010, The PPP Flexibility Act of 2020. The Act will make several modifications […]

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City’s survey asks: How have you been affected by COVID-19?

June 5, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – In continued efforts to assist our community with the response and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Joplin has developed a survey to learn how COVID-19 has impacted different areas […]

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