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City of Joplin Announces Retirement of Longtime I.T. Director

June 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

One of the region’s top technology leaders has announced his upcoming retirement. Mark Morris, the City of Joplin’s longtime Director of Information Technology, will retire September 18 after 25 years of service. As the City’s […]

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Missouri Technology Corporation Announces Opening of October 2026 IDEA Fund Cycle; Applications Due August 4

June 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is excited to announce the opening of the next IDEA Fund cycle. The IDEA Fund is Missouri’s state-sponsored venture capital program designed to make equity-based investments into high growth potential, early-stage […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline from Missouri American Water Company CCN Requests

June 4, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of June 29, 2026, in an application from Missouri-American Water Company (Missouri-American) requesting Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCNs) to […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Reminds Consumers that Missouri’s Hot Weather Law Began June 1

June 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds consumers that Missouri’s Hot Weather Law is in effect from June 1 through September 30. This law was created to protect residential customers of investor-owned […]

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Missouri Southern State University and City of Joplin Partner for 2026 July 4 Celebration

May 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)  and the City of Joplin will once again partner for Joplin’s Independence Day celebration this year! The 2026 Joplin Independence Day Celebration will kick off at 5:30 pm on Saturday, […]

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Joplin Health Department to Begin Annual Mosquito Control Program

May 27, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

It’s that time of year when the City of Joplin takes on one of nature’s most concerning micro-predators: those pesky and disease-spreading mosquitoes. The Joplin Health Department operates a mosquito control program within Joplin’s city limits each year. This program utilizes occasional fogging to control […]

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City of Joplin Receives Innovation Award for MOmentum Bike Park

May 27, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO)  – Joplin’s newest recreation spot as received one of the states’ top awards for government innovation. The Missouri Municipal League (MML) has announced the City of Joplin as a winner of their 2026 […]

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City of Joplin Opens Pools for Summer 2026 Season

May 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Pool season is officially beginning for the City of Joplin! The City’s two aquatic centers, Schifferdecker Aquatic Center and Cunningham Aquatic Center, will open for the summer on Saturday, May 23. Both Schifferdecker Aquatic Center […]

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Joplin Police Department to Host Community Pool Party at Schifferdecker Aquatic Center on June 10

May 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Police Department (JPD) is kicking off some early summer fun with free, family-friendly entertainment at one of Joplin’s most popular aquatic centers! JPD will host its annual Community Pool Party on Wednesday, June […]

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City of Joplin Offices Closed for Memorial Day on May 25, 2026; Residential Trash Service Adjusted

May 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, Public Transit services, and the Joplin History & Mineral […]

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