Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Seeking Contestants and Sponsors
Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small
Missouri Southern State University's Board of Governors Approves New Master of Social Work Program with Major Support from Freeman Health System
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors approved the development of a new academic program, the
Connect2Culture to Host Joplin Arts Advocacy Prep on January 27
Join Connect2Culture on Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00 am for Joplin Arts Advocacy Prep at the Harry M. Cornell Arts &
Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Sushi-Making Class on February 28
Nexus, an OCH Event Center, invites the community to an unforgettable culinary experience on February 28! This isn’t
Crowder College's Nursing Program Receives $150K NEIP Grant
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College was awarded a $150,000 grant to use to build a Hybrid Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Art and Essay Contest; Entry Deadline is February 22
George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce their 2026 Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th graders
Missouri Southern State University's Cragin Art Gallery Presents 'Rupture' by Nazanin Moghbeli
The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to present Rupture, an exhibition of painting
Watered Gardens to Present Funds from the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event
(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them on Tuesday, January 20 at Joplin Greenhouse
Crowder College to Host Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Training & Workforce Center on January 26
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility on January 26 at 1:30 pm. The Advanced
City to Host Inaugural State of Community Event on January 14, 2026
Join community leaders for the City of Joplin’s inaugural State of the Community event. We’re bringing together leaders
JATSO Policy Board Public Meeting
There will be a public meeting of the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) Policy Board on Thursday, January
Joplin Police launch TIP411 app, allowing citizens to provide information anonymously
Joplin citizens are now encouraged to download a new, FREE and anonymous crime tip app called “JoplinPD” – powered by Tip411
Connect2Culture’s January 2026 Performances Include Dmitry Shishkin, Bubble Trouble with Jeff Boyer, The Barricade Boys – Broadway Party.
Joplin, Missouri – Connect2Culture’s (C2C) January performances feature an international classical pianist, larger-than-life
Lafayette House Receives $50,000 Memorial Gift from Mary Louise Glauber
JOPLIN, MO — Lafayette House is deeply honored to announce receipt of a $50,000 memorial gift from Mary Louise Glauber in
10th Annual Comedy for Camp event raises money for children’s camp
(Joplin, MO) Cold winter months are not much fun, but we know what is—the 10th Annual Comedy for Camp & S’more event
Flu Surge Leaves Local Blood Supply Low – CBCO Offering Extra Donor Incentives
JOPLIN, Mo. – (Jan. 6, 2026) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma
Lafayette House Receives $20,000 Gift from Frank M Evans III IRA Trust
JOPLIN, MO — Lafayette House is honored to announce receipt of a $20,000 gift from the Frank M Evans III IRA Trust. This
No-Cost Training Opportunities for Missouri Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship grows stronger when knowledge is accessible. That’s why the Show-Me Network—a statewide collaboration led
MSSU Choral Society spring session begins - singers welcome!
The spring session of the well-known area-wide mixed community chorus, the MSSU Choral Society, begins Monday, January 12
Give More to Win More: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks' 56-Day Challenge Returns – Register by February 28 to Participate
(Joplin, MO) – Start the new year by making a lifesaving commitment. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) invites