
Freeman Health System's Neosho Hospital Recognized for Physician & Nurse Communication Excellence
(Neosho, MO) – Exceptional patient care begins, and ends, with communication. Newton County patients have spoken, and Freeman

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to Host Bleed Red Blood Drive on July 31 with Springfield Cardinals to Celebrate 22 Years of Saving Lives
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients

Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Turning Nonprofit Financial Data Into Mission Momentum
Join Forvis Mazars as they explore how leading nonprofit organizations are transforming financial data into strategic insights

Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Schroeder Family Exploreum
(Joplin, MO) – The newly opened Schroeder Family Exploreum has received a $5,000 grant from leading internet and mobile

Joplin Schools Foundation Announces 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
(JOPLIN, MO) – The Joplin Schools Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 class of inductees into the Joplin Schools Alumni

Joplin Schools Celebrates Talon Center Partnership with TAMKO and Humphreys Family
Joplin, MO – The Joplin Schools Board of Education has unanimously accepted the “Talon Center” as the official name of the

Freeman Health System Names Barbara Miller, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Missouri/Kansas Market
JOPLIN, Mo. — Freeman Health System has selected Barbara H. Miller, MD, FAAFP, as Chief Medical Officer for the Missouri/Kansas

August Wineshare To Be Held At Briley's Ice Cream In Downtown Joplin
JOPLIN, MO, July 22 –Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the August First Friday WineShare on Friday, August 7, from

Freeman Health System Selected as Community Hub Anchor for Rural Health Transformation Initiative
(Joplin, MO) – Healthcare providers and community organizations across southwest Missouri are coming together through Missouri’s

Mercy Hospital Joplin Welcomes Sam Atkinson as New Chief Operating Officer
(Joplin, Mo.) – Mercy welcomes Samuel Atkinson as Mercy Joplin’s chief operating officer. Atkinson brings extensive experience

Dr. Kent McIntire, Freeman Health System, Recognized for Inspire® Excellence Award
(Joplin, MO) – Dr. Kent McIntire, Freeman Health System ENT-otolaryngologist, has been recognized with an Inspire® Provider

The Joplin Globe Looking for Fall Themed Photos to be Sent in for Upcoming Fall Issue of Joplin Living
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Globe has said before that October, and the Ozarks are a match made in heaven. The fall issue

Joplin Schools to Host Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is excited to host their Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026

Mark Your Calendars for Arc of the Ozarks' 32nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 4
The Arc of the Ozarks invites the community to mark their calendars for the 32nd annual Christmas Extravaganza on Friday

Freeman Health System Earns 2026 American College of Cardiology Platinum Performance Award for Trusted Cardiac Care
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has once again been recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular

Wildcat Glades Nature Group to Host Annual Shoal Creek Water Festival on July 25, 2026
Wildcat Glades Nature Group invites the community to the 2026 Shoal Creek Water Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026! Starting

Soroptimist International of Joplin to Host Annual Camp Soroptimist July 20–24, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin will host their annual Camp Soroptimist July 20 – 24, 2026 Camp Soroptimist

Sparklight to Host Customer Appreciation Night at Hackett's Hot Wings in Joplin on July 22
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet and mobile service provider, is once again partnering with Hackett’s

Freeman Health System to Host Graduation Ceremony for Freeman Learning Center Students Heading to Kindergarten
(Joplin, MO) – Wearing traditional caps and gowns, nearly 20 students at Freeman Health System’s Freeman Learning

Connect2Culture to Host 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview on August 8
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) invites the community to join them and representatives from Joplin’s arts and
