
City of Joplin Facilities Available for Cooling Centers
As we approach a very warm week with the heat index increasing to dangerously high levels, City of Joplin officials remind

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Joplin First Responders Compete to Save Lives at July 25 Blood Drive
(Joplin, MO) – Heroes from across Joplin are coming together for a cause that saves lives. Local first responders are teaming

Celebrate the Season Early at Nexus, an OCH Event Center's 'Christmas in July' Open House
(Webb City, MO) – Ozarks Community Hospital invites the community to get into the holiday spirit a little early at their

Missouri Public Service Commission Changes Local for Joplin Local Public Hearing in Schedule in Liberty Utilities Electric Rate Case
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing a change in the location of a local public

Aimee J Daily, Ph.D., President and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Makes Historic Visit to Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – It was a whirlwind tour for Aimee J Daily, Ph.D, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Miracle

Enchroma Colorblind Glasses Now Available at Joplin Public Library
Joplin Public Library has partnered with EnChroma’s Color Accessibility Program, which helps public venues, schools, state

Connect2Culture's JOMO Jammin' Music Festival Returns on July 19
Get ready to jam on, Joplin! Connect2Culture’s JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival is returning to the Leggett &

Mercy Health Foundation Receives $4,000 Grant from Arvest Foundation to Support Cardiac Recovery
(Joplin, MO) – Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas will host a check presentation at noon on Tuesday, July
Kansas City University to Hold White Coat Ceremony for College of Osteopathic Medicine's Class of 2029 on July 24
Kansas City University – Joplin will welcome its newest class of medical students during a White Coat Ceremony on

Missouri Southern State University's Choral Society to Host Summer Concert on July 20
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Choral Society’s summer concert will take place on Sunday

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host July 2025 WineShare at Countryside Flowers
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold their August WineShare on Friday, August 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

The Big Biscuit Kicks Off Second Annual 'Stuff the Bus' School Supply Drive and Breakfast-Eating Competition
(Prairie Village, KS) – The Big Biscuit is proud to announce the return of its Stuff the Bus initiative for a second year

Missouri Southern State University Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025–2026
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Associate Professor of PhysicsRabindra Bajracharya, PhD, has bee selected as a

Mercy Pittsburg Patients Better Connected with New Electronic Health Record System
(Pittsburg, KS) – To create a seamless, integrated patient experience, Mercy Pittsburg will be implementing the Epic electronic

WayPoint UAV Drone Services Offering Discount on Services for Chamber Members During the Month of July
WayPoint UAV Drone Services is excited to announce that they are offering a discount to Chamber members throughout the month

Crowder College Names Hunter Gilliam as Men's and Women's Head Soccer Coach
(Neosho, MO) – Hunter Gilliam has been named the new head coach for men’s and women’s soccer at Crowder College. “We’re

Starling Strategies, LLC to Launch Women's Leadership Impact Cohort on July 22
Starling Strategies, LLC is excited to announce their new leadership initiative that’s launching right here in Joplin

Dr. William Estep Joins Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – Dr. William Estep, Freeman Health System’s newest internist, has a very simple philosophy when it comes to

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to Host Joplin Boots, Badges & Bandages on July 25
Support your local first responders in the effort to save lives in your community! Join Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

Celebrate the Season Early at Nexus, an OCH Event Center's 'Christmas in July' Open House
(Webb City, MO) – Ozarks Community Hospital invites the community to get into the holiday spirit a little early at their
