
Crowder College Announces 2026 History Symposium Beginning September 3
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Social Sciences division once again is presenting its History Symposium series for the 2026–2027

Joplin Health Department Offering Vaccinations for Back-to-School Starting August 24
With the 2026-27 school year starting August 24, the City of Joplin is reminding parents and guardians that children in

Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Grand Opening of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center
(Joplin, MO) – Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) students lined the grand staircase of the Roy Blunt Health Science

KPM CPAs & Advisors Welcomes Casey Shayne, CPA
(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce that Casey R. Shayne, CPA has joined the firm as a senior

Lafayette House Receives $10,000 Award Through UMB Bank and FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is proud to announce a $10,000 award through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines’

Crowder College's Board of Trustees Appoints Scott Wade
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Board of Trustees voted to name Scott Wade, Board of Trustee member for Newton County

Rapha International to Host Cambodia Country Director, Theara Sath, at RaphaCon on September 10 and 11, 2026
Rapha International is excited to announce that their Cambodia Country Director, Theara Sath, will be joining their team

JATSO Seeking Citizens' Input About Future Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is excited to announce the kickoff for updating the Bicycle &

Freeman Health System's Dr. Grant Pierson Reaches Rare 1,000-Procedure Milestone with Monarch® Tech
(Joplin, MO) – Over the last five years, Freeman Health System Pulmonologist Dr. Grant Pierson has personally performed

KPM CPAs & Advisors Moves Up 32 Spots in 2026 Top 500 Firm Ranking
(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is pleased to announce the firm has once again been ranked among the largest

Mercy Named a Top Employer in Missouri, Arkansas
(St. Louis, MO) – For the 14th time, Mercy has been named one of the best employers in Missouri and Arkansas. Across the

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host August 2026 Third Thursday Event, 'Dog Days of Summer'
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is excited to announce the return of the Dog Days of Summer during Third Thursday

Republic Services and City of Joplin to Continue Early Trash Pickup from August 17–22 Due to Extreme Temperatures
With extreme temperatures predicted again the week of August 17, Republic Services has notified the City of Joplin that

Freeman Health System Officials Host Press Conference to Explain Details Concerning ToRCH Initiative
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is collaborating with 45 health care organizations across Southwest Missouri to positively

Recording of Connect2Culture's 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview Now Available
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) held its 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview on Saturday, August 8

Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to join them for a day on the course at their inaugural Art on the Green

City of Joplin's Transit Division Seeks Community Feedback on Potential Trolley Route Expansion
The City of Joplin is seeking to improve its fixed-route bus service for riders of the Sunshine Lamp Trolley. The City’s

George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Storytelling Day on August 22
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to invite the community for their annual Storytelling

Joplin Elder Law to Host Luncheon & Learn on Estate Planning, Probate, and Medicaid Planning on August 25
Joplin Elder Law invites the community to join them on Tuesday, August 25 for an informative and encouraging Luncheon &

Freeman Health System Recognized as American College of Radiology Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s Wes & Jan Houser Women’s Pavilion has been designated a Comprehensive Breast
