Lafayette House Receives Emergency Grant for Critical Security System Upgrade Following Safety Incident
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is grateful to announce the receipt of a $3,500 emergency grant from the Community Foundation

Kansas City University Welcomes New Dental Class with White Coat Ceremony
In a region where access to dental care remains limited, a new class of 82 students in the Kansas City University (KCU)

City of Joplin Reopens 15th Street and Range Line Intersection; Area Still a Work Zone as Project Continues
The intersection of East 15th Street and Range Line Road is now open. The City of Joplin would like to remind drivers to

Freeman Health System Launches Expansion to Freeman Physicians Group of Pittsburg Facility
(Pittsburg, KS) – Freeman Health System officials have greenlit a $14-million expansion to the existing Freeman Physicians

Joplin Schools' Jacob Williams Named SWMO Middle School Principal of the Year
(Joplin, MO) – South Middle School Principal Jacob Williams has been named the Southwest Missouri Middle School Principal

Mid-Missouri Bank Named Number One Best Bank in Missouri by Forbes for 2025
(Springfield, MO) – Mid-Missouri Bank announced in July that they had been named the top bank in Missouri for 2025 by global

Sanborn Financial Coaching Offering On-Call Personal Financial Coaching as Unique Employee Benefit
Sanborn Financial Coaching LLC is excited to announce a new initiative for employers or HR managers who are looking to try

Forvis Mazars to Host 'Strategic Thinking in Uncertain Times: Partnership, Programs, and People' on September 24
Strategic thinking can be challenging. It requires us to anticipate the future, which can be particularly difficult when

Olsson and OWN, Inc. Invite Community to Support Aspiring Engineers at Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Fundraiser Event on September 30
Team members from Olsson and OWN, Inc., who are members of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, invite the community

Crowder College Names Amanda Taylor as New Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
(Neosho, MO) – Amanda Taylor, Crowder College Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, was welcomed on campus on July

JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY2026–2029 TIP Amendment 1
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment

The Independent Living Center to Host 'Smokin' for Support' Barbecue Fundraiser; Registration for Competitors and Sponsors Open Now
The Independent Living Center is excited to announce that they are hosting a Smokin’ for Support Barbecue Bash as

Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area to Host Impact in Action on September 10
The Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area (ESC) invites you to their Impact in Action event on Wednesday

Freeman Health System Welcomes New Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. James Taylor
(Joplin, MO) – Dr. James Taylor is excited to announce his return to Joplin, joining the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Heartland Patriots Festival, Wings & Wheels Event on September 6
The Freedom of Flight Museum, VFW Post 5293, and the Joplin Regional Airport are excited to invite the community to their

Region M Solid Waste Management to Host Public Meeting on Updated Plan for Waste Management on August 27
(Joplin, MO) – The Region M Waste Management District is updating their plan for solid waste management, and they need assistance

Joplin Regional Alliance for Health Seeks Community Input on Health Care Technology & Innovation Ideas
The Joplin Regional Alliance for Health (JRAH) is launching its first Health Care Technology & Innovation Survey for

August 2025 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC
Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate

Towner Strategy to Host 'Lunch & Learn: Demystify Facebook Lead Ads' for Local Service-Based Businesses on September 3
(Webb City, MO) – Local entrepreneurs and service-based business owners will soon have the chance to cut through the confusion

Forvis Mazars to Host Contributions & Grants Revisited: Clarifications with Case Studies Webinar on September 8
Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they explore the new contributions and grants standard issued in 2018
