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First Community Bank Welcomes Jordan Bolinger to Joplin Market

First Community Bank Welcomes Jordan Bolinger to Joplin Market

(Batesville, Arkansas) – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Jordan Bolinger has joined the organization as

Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces Gold Medal Win in Regional Public Awareness Olympics

Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces Gold Medal Win in Regional Public Awareness Olympics

(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin was awarded the top honor in Public Awareness for the South Central Region

Guaranty Bank Announces Retirement of Whitney Morrow EVP, Director of Treasury Management

Guaranty Bank Announces Retirement of Whitney Morrow EVP, Director of Treasury Management

(Springfield, MO) – Guaranty Bank announces the retirement of Whitney Morrow after over 40 years of dedicated service in

Kansas City University Celebrates 476 Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Kansas City University Celebrates 476 Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated its 2026 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri

Joplin Area Catholic Schools Names Garrett Zoucha as New Principal for St. Peter's Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School

Joplin Area Catholic Schools Names Garrett Zoucha as New Principal for St. Peter's Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Area Catholic Schools has named Garrett Zoucha as the new principal of St. Peter’s Catholic Middle

KPM CPAs & Advisors Congratulates FaithLyn Bragdon on Earning CPA License

KPM CPAs & Advisors Congratulates FaithLyn Bragdon on Earning CPA License

(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) proudly announces that FaithLyn Bragdon, a staff accountant at the firm

Joplin Schools Seeking Vendors for Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026: Registration Deadline is June 26

Joplin Schools Seeking Vendors for Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026: Registration Deadline is June 26

(Joplin, MO) – Organizers of the Joplin Schools Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair are seeking local business, food

Joplin Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program Begins on May 26

Joplin Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program Begins on May 26

This summer, dig a little deeper, because incredible stories are waiting to be uncovered! Join the Joplin Public Library

Crowder College Recognizes 2026 Employees of the Year

Crowder College Recognizes 2026 Employees of the Year

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College held its annual end-of-year celebration on May 8, 2026, and honored its employees. In addition

Freeman Health System Appoints Renee Denton as Market President

Freeman Health System Appoints Renee Denton as Market President

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced today the appointment of Renee Denton as Market President for the Missouri/Kansas

Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for 'Art: Outside the Box' Project; Submission Deadline June 8

Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for 'Art: Outside the Box' Project; Submission Deadline June 8

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts

The Independent Living Center Announces Second Annual Smokin' for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash on September 19; Now Accepting Competitors and Seeking Sponsorships

The Independent Living Center Announces Second Annual Smokin' for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash on September 19; Now Accepting Competitors and Seeking Sponsorships

The Independent Living Center in Joplin (TILC) has announced the second annual Smokin’ For Support: A TILC BBQ Bash, a community

Freeman Health System Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.

Freeman Health System Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.

(Joplin, MO) – Nearly 3,400 Fort Scott and Bourbon County residents have utilized Freeman Health System’s Freeman

Lafayette House Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraiser and Debuts New Brand Identity

Lafayette House Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraiser and Debuts New Brand Identity

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House had two major reasons to celebrate this spring. On Friday, April 10, the organization hosted

Connect2Culture Announces the Return of Two Annual Joplin Entertainment Staples: Liberty Celebration! and JOMO Jammin' Music Festival

Connect2Culture Announces the Return of Two Annual Joplin Entertainment Staples: Liberty Celebration! and JOMO Jammin' Music Festival

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) announces the return of two annual Joplin entertainment staples that will take place

KPM Wealth Advisors' Skyler Petruccelli Passes the CFP Exam

KPM Wealth Advisors' Skyler Petruccelli Passes the CFP Exam

(Springfield, MO) – KPM Wealth Advisors is proud to announce that Skyler Petruccelli, Paraplanner, has successfully passed

Freeman Health System Welcomes Michael Herr as Vice President Market Chief Operating Officer

Freeman Health System Welcomes Michael Herr as Vice President Market Chief Operating Officer

(Joplin, Mo.) — Freeman Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Herr as Vice President, Market Chief

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

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

Joplin High School's Baseball Team Named #1 Academic All-State Team in Class 6

Joplin High School's Baseball Team Named #1 Academic All-State Team in Class 6

Joplin Schools is proud to announce that the Joplin High School baseball team has been named the #1 Academic All-State Team

Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Annual Spring Rock Show May 15 – 17

Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Annual Spring Rock Show May 15 – 17

(Joplin, MO) – The Tri-State Gem and Mineral Society presents its Annual Spring Rock Show during the weekend of May 15 –

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