
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host 'An Afternoon at the Races' Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort

Kansas City University Students Showcase Research at 34th Annual Research Symposium
The 34th Annual Research Symposium at Kansas City University (KCU) brought together students, faculty, residents, alumni

Branco Enterprises Announces Transition to Employee Ownership
(Neosho, MO) – Branco Enterprises, Inc. has announced its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effective

Joplin Empire Market to Host 8th Birthday Bash & Goats in the Garden Event April 25
(Joplin, Mo) – Joplin Empire Market is celebrating their 8th Birthday Bash this April, in combination with a springtime

Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 6th Annual Blooms of Hope Benefit on May 2
Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to a celebration for all the moms in our lives on May 2! They invite moms

Crowder College Names Dr. Phillip Witt Vice President of Academic Affairs
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Phillip Witt as the Vice President of Academic Affairs

City of Joplin and Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces May Day Spring Cleaning Event Set for May 1
Have you heard? We’ve got visitors coming, time to clean up! Everyone in the community is invited to help Joplin make a

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Announces Updated Tattoo Guidelines Allowing More Donors to Give Blood Immediately
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) announced that it is expanding the list of states where donors

City of Joplin Invites the Community to the Grand Launch Party for MOmentum Bike Park on May 2
Bring your family, bicycles, and helmets to the MOmentum Bike Park on Saturday, May 2 for the City of Joplin’s Grand

Pastries with Penny: The Value of Employee Benefits for Small Businesses
(Joplin, MO) — Impact Benefits LLC invites local business owners and professionals to attend Pastries with Penny on April

Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Student Research Symposium on April 22
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host its annual Student Research Symposium on April 22, showcasing innovative

Ozarks Coca‑Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company Launches One‑of‑a‑Kind Route 66 Centennial Celebration
(Springfield, MO) – Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is launching limited-time Dr Pepper Route 66 packaging

Joplin Regional Commission on Homelessness Hires New Director
The Regional Commission on Homelessness is pleased to announce the hiring of Layne Bourgeous as the new Director of Homelessness

Joplin Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at Two Adjacent Buildings
(Joplin, MO) – At 12:40 am, April 14, 2026, the Joplin 911 center received a call regarding a structure fire located at

Arvest Bank Ranked Top 20 on Forbes' World's Best Banks List
Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host 'An Afternoon at the Races' Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort

Compass Academy Network Releases April 2026 Newsletter
Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to share their latest updates with the community! Each month, their newsletter

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 Coffee with Nonprofits Event to Bring Together Community Partners on May 13
(Joplin, MO) – Community members, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and partners from across Joplin and southwest Missouri

Schroeder Family Exploreum Invites Community to Name New Robot Mascot
Beep bop boop—there’s a new face at the science center, and it needs a name. The Schroeder Family Exploreum is proud to
