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Claire's Playhouse to Host Joplin Back-to-School Bash on August 8

Claire’s Playhouse invites families in the Joplin community to join them on Saturday, August 8 for their Back-to-School

Joplin High School JAG Program Celebrates Outstanding Success & Leadership

(Joplin, MO) – The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program at the Roi S. Wood campus of Joplin High School has earned

Joplin Police Department Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy

Citizens interested in learning more about what it takes to serve as a police officer have an opportunity to learn firsthand

Patty Crane, Joplin Public Library Reference Librarian, Retires

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library announces that Patty Crane, longtime Reference Librarian, is retiring August

ALLO Fiber Invites Businesses to Enter Contest for ALLO Business Sponsorship; Contest Ends on September 22

A business has many critical focus areas and cybersecurity is rapidly becoming one of the most important. It’s no

Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30

Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual

Freeman Health System Provides Update on One Call Patient Access Initiative

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is providing an update on its recently launched One Call patient access initiative

Joplin Schools to Host Bus Camp for Kindergarten and First-Grade Students and Families on August 8

Joplin Schools invites incoming kindergarten and first-grade students and their families to the annual Joplin Schools Bus

Nexus, an OCH Event Center to Host Pasta-Making Class on July 25

Nexus, an OCH Event Center’s invites the community to join them for their Pasta-Making Class on Saturday, July 25! This

Joplin Parks and Recreation Announces UCI Pump Track World Championship on August 14 and 15 at MOmentum Bike Park

A world-famous event is coming right here to Joplin! Joplin Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host July's Third Thursday Event, Downtown Waterfest on July 16

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will partner with Missouri American Water Company for the Downtown Waterfest during

Joplin Trails Coalition Releases Summer 2026 Newsletter

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Trails Coalition (JTC) has released their Summer 2026 newsletter. Read more below to find out

Joplin Schools Seeking Volunteers for Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026

Joplin Schools is excited to announce that volunteer sign-ups for the 2026 Joplin Schools Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 on July 18 with a Creative Night Out at Spiva Center for the Arts

Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to Art Night Out on Saturday, July 18! Begin your evening with a dinner

The Independent Living Center to Host Nonprofit Coffee Networking Event on August 12

(Joplin, MO) – The Independent Living Center (TILC) invites local nonprofits, businesses, and community members to attend

Rapha International to Host Freedom Splash Bash on July 11

Rapha International is excited to invite the community to join them on Saturday, July 11 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm for Freedom

Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library to Host Local Band as They Dedicate Album to Library's Local History Collection on July 11

(Joplin, MO) – In 2025, Joplin-based band The One & Only Itch (The Itch) released Men and Dust, an album and book steeped

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