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Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27

Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27

The Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit, hosted by Missouri Southern State University in Joplin is a premier

Joplin Public Library's Teen Council to Host Kids' Fair and Item Drive on February 21

Joplin Public Library's Teen Council to Host Kids' Fair and Item Drive on February 21

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library is excited to announce a Kids’ Fair event on Saturday, February 21 from 2:00 pm to

City of Joplin Offices Closed on February 16, Council Meeting Shifts Due to President's Day

City of Joplin Offices Closed on February 16, Council Meeting Shifts Due to President's Day

City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in recognition of Presidents’ Day, and the Joplin City Council’s

Representative Eric Burlison to Host IRS and SBA Assistance Week Throughout Missouri's 7th District

Representative Eric Burlison to Host IRS and SBA Assistance Week Throughout Missouri's 7th District

(Washington, D.C.) – The office of Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) will host an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Small Business

STEPS Summer Program Returns to The Independent Living Center, Expanding Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities

STEPS Summer Program Returns to The Independent Living Center, Expanding Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities

The Independent Living Center in Joplin is excited to announce the return of its STEPS Summer Transitional Program for Summer

Joplin Carnegie Library Celebrates One Year of New Ownership with Ribbon Cutting on February 13

Joplin Carnegie Library Celebrates One Year of New Ownership with Ribbon Cutting on February 13

(Joplin, MO) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, February 13, at 11:00 am at The Joplin Carnegie Library

Joplin Schools Names New Head Volleyball Coach at Joplin High School

Joplin Schools Names New Head Volleyball Coach at Joplin High School

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Delice Downing as the next head volleyball coach at Joplin

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and ALLO Fiber Presented the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Awards

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and ALLO Fiber Presented the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Awards

Nominations for the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Awards, powered by ALLO Fiber, are now open until Monday, March 9 at 5:00 pm

King Style Dog Boarding Updates for February 2026

King Style Dog Boarding Updates for February 2026

King Style Dog Boarding is excited to announce several new offerings for the month of February, including several fun Valentine’s

Joplin Public Library Announces Joplin Reads Together 2026 Title

Joplin Public Library Announces Joplin Reads Together 2026 Title

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library is excited to announce The Correspondent by Virginia Evans as the 2026 Joplin Reads

February 2026 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC

February 2026 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC

Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate

Join Watered Gardens Ministries for the One-Year Anniversary Celebration of Watered Gardens Marketplace on February 17–21

Join Watered Gardens Ministries for the One-Year Anniversary Celebration of Watered Gardens Marketplace on February 17–21

Join Watered Gardens Ministries on February 17–21, 2026, as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of their Watered Gardens

Joplin MOmentum Bike Park Selected to Host a 2026 UCI Pump Track Qualifier Event

Joplin MOmentum Bike Park Selected to Host a 2026 UCI Pump Track Qualifier Event

What do Sydney, Australia; Valence, France; Sheffield, England; Yantai City, China; and Joplin, Missouri have in common

Connect2Culture to Host Southwest Missouri Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition

Connect2Culture to Host Southwest Missouri Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to host the southwest Missouri Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition on Tuesday

Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Sushi-Making Class on February 28

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

Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces 2026 Recipients of the Live Your Dream Award®

Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces 2026 Recipients of the Live Your Dream Award®

(Joplin, MO) — Soroptimist International of Joplin is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Live Your Dream: Education

Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program '2+2' Agreement

Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program '2+2' Agreement

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) formalized a new academic partnership

Financial Integrators to Host Two Events on February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions and Happy Hour/Golf Outing

Financial Integrators to Host Two Events on February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions and Happy Hour/Golf Outing

Financial Integrators invites the community to join them for two upcoming events on Tuesday, February 17: Tax Advantaged

City of Joplin Sets Public Meeting for March 11 to Discuss Permit Renewal of Joplin's Stormwater System

City of Joplin Sets Public Meeting for March 11 to Discuss Permit Renewal of Joplin's Stormwater System

In accordance with State and Federal regulations, the City of Joplin intends to submit an application for the renewal of

Community Invited to Support Local Youth at Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri's Trivia Night on February 21

Community Invited to Support Local Youth at Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri's Trivia Night on February 21

The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri is bringing the community together for a night of friendly competition and

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