
Joplin Regional Alliance for Health Announces the Winners of Missouri's First Vibeathon
(Joplin, MO) – On November 8 and 9, Joplin Regional Alliance for Health (JRAH) and codefi hosted Missouri’s first

La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center to Host 4th Annual Christmas on the Ridge on December 6
La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center invites the community to join them on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 am to

Connect2Culture Presents Ballet Arkansas's 'Magic of the Nutcracker' on November 21 and 22
Join Connect2Culture on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 for a magical holiday performance to get you and your

Joplin Schools Board of Education Approves Long-Range Plan for Facility Improvements
(Joplin, MO) – In January 2025, the Joplin Schools Board of Education approved the Long Range Facility Planning Committee

Arc of the Ozarks to Host 31st Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 5
The Arc of the Ozarks are excited to invite the community to start the holiday season with The Arc of the Ozarks’ Christmas

Visit Joplin Announces CPKC Holiday Train Visit on November 29 Feature Musical Performances by Smash Mouth and J.J. Wilde
(Joplin, MO) – Visit Joplin is excited to announce that the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (CPKC) will have their

Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Close Out Fall 2025 Entrepreneurship Series on November 19
Ready to be inspired and equipped for success? Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri

Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases Their December 2025 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections

Lafayette House Receives $10,000 Grant from The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation to Invest in Staff Training and Professional Development
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is grateful to announce a $10,000 grant award from The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation

Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Local Public Hearing on December 8 in Missouri-American Water Case to Acquire and Operate Water and Sewer Systems from the City of Neosho
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a local public hearing on Monday, December

First Tuesday Lunch to Benefit Children's Haven: Community Invited to Enjoy a Delicious Meal and Make a Difference on December 2
(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven and First Presbyterian Church Joplin invites the community to join them for the monthly

Famed Nigerian Doctor Brings Pediatric Expertise to Southwest Missouri and Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – Roughly 5,750 miles, as the crow flies, separates Joplin from Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Dr. Salamat Ahuoiza

Visit Joplin to Host Presentation on the Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on November 18
Visit Joplin and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce invites the business community to learn about the impact that the 2026

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

Crowder College's Foundation Receives $606K Donation
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce the receipt of a $606,431 donation from the Barnes family estate

Joplin Schools Celebrates Improved Accreditation Scores
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2025 Annual Performance

Jiffy Lube to Offer 50% Off Any Oil Change to Active/Retired Military and Veterans on November 11
Jiffy Lube is proud to remember and honor service heroes this Veteran’s Day. For any active or retired military personnel

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