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City of Joplin to Open Filing Period for Council Candidacy on November 18

City of Joplin to Open Filing Period for Council Candidacy on November 18

Citizens interested in running for a City Council seat in April 2026 may pick up their nominating petitions from the City

Freeman Health System Appoints Chris Powell as New Senior VP Chief Operating Officer

Freeman Health System Appoints Chris Powell as New Senior VP Chief Operating Officer

(Joplin, MO) – Chris Powell has been named Freeman Health System’s Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. He has

Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2025 Empty Bowls Event on November 13

Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2025 Empty Bowls Event on November 13

Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 13th annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, November 13, 2025! Reminiscent of the

Missouri Southern State University Announces Abi Almandinger as Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

Missouri Southern State University Announces Abi Almandinger as Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce that Abi Almandinger (’96) will join the University

The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Host Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off on November 10

The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Host Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off on November 10

The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties warmly invites the community to join them for their annual Red Kettle Kick-Off

Crowder College to Host McDonald County Secession Exhibit Beginning November 5

Crowder College to Host McDonald County Secession Exhibit Beginning November 5

(Jane, MO) – Crowder College McDonald County is unveiling the new McDonald County Secession Exhibit, a local historical

Embassy Is Here to Help You Get Ready for Expos in 2026

Embassy Is Here to Help You Get Ready for Expos in 2026

Do you you have everything you need for upcoming expos in 2026? Branded giveaways, prints, and shirts with your business’s

Pro 100 REALTORS to Host Bloom Real Estate School from December 1 – December 11, 2025; Enroll by November 26

Pro 100 REALTORS to Host Bloom Real Estate School from December 1 – December 11, 2025; Enroll by November 26

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a licensed Missouri realtor? Your path to a Missouri real estate license begins with PRO

Missouri Public Service Commission Announces Missouri Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

Missouri Public Service Commission Announces Missouri Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed

City of Joplin to Officially Open MOmentum Bike Park on November 24 with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

City of Joplin to Officially Open MOmentum Bike Park on November 24 with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Who’s ready to ride?! MOmentum Bike Park, the largest municipal facility of its kind in Missouri, will open to the public

Freeman Health System's Fort Scott Hospital Receives Grant for Heart Imaging Onsite

Freeman Health System's Fort Scott Hospital Receives Grant for Heart Imaging Onsite

(Fort Scott, KS) – Thanks to the generosity of the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSCACF), Freeman Health System’s

Crowder College to Host 23rd Annual Festival of Wreaths on November 11

Crowder College to Host 23rd Annual Festival of Wreaths on November 11

(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College Foundation’s 23rd annual Festival of Wreaths will take place on Tuesday, November

Lafayette House Receives $5,000 Grant from the Gaskill Memorial Trust for Critical Kitchen Equipment Replacement

Lafayette House Receives $5,000 Grant from the Gaskill Memorial Trust for Critical Kitchen Equipment Replacement

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Jim & Carol Gaskill Memorial Trust to replace

Connect2Culture's November 2025 Performances Include Mutts Gone Nuts and Ballet Arkansas' 'Magic of the Nutcracker'

Connect2Culture's November 2025 Performances Include Mutts Gone Nuts and Ballet Arkansas' 'Magic of the Nutcracker'

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture’s (C2C) November performances include talented rescue dogs and a holiday reimagining of a

Missouri Southern State University Design Students Featured in Joint China-USA Exhibition

Missouri Southern State University Design Students Featured in Joint China-USA Exhibition

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) partnered with Zhejiang International Studies University (ZISU) in a joint Sino-American

KOAM-TV Expands Weather Team and Announces New Role for Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady

KOAM-TV Expands Weather Team and Announces New Role for Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady

(Joplin, MO) – KOAM-TV is expanding its weather team and introducing a new, future-focused role for Chief Meteorologist

Lafayette House Receives $3,000 Grant from Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust for Critical HVAC Maintenance

Lafayette House Receives $3,000 Grant from Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust for Critical HVAC Maintenance

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Joy Spiva Cragin Charitable Trust to address a critical

Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri Announces Expanded Missouri Tax Credit That Boosts Giving Power for Donors Supporting Local Children

Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri Announces Expanded Missouri Tax Credit That Boosts Giving Power for Donors Supporting Local Children

(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri is excited to announce major updates to the Missouri Champion

Ambassador Spotlight: Nicki Lopez, Grooms Office Environments

Ambassador Spotlight: Nicki Lopez, Grooms Office Environments

Meet Nicki Lopez, Workplace Strategist for Grooms Office Environments! Although she’s only been a Chamber Ambassador

Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals

Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals

Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest

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