Grants Help Freeman Health System Establish Much-Needed Lactation Spaces
It’s a problem young mothers face all too often across rural Missouri — finding private, accessible, dedicated lactation
Missouri Southern State University's KGCS-TV to Host 2026 Cardinals Caravan on January 17
Join Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) KGCS-TV for the 2026 Cardinals Caravan on Saturday, January 17 at
Connect2Culture Releases 2025 Year-In-Review
Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, has captured and compiled 2025’s most memorable arts and cultural
City of Joplin Offices Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; Trash Service Shifts Due to Holidays
The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1, for the Christmas and
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 14-day public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and EaglePicher to Host 33rd Annual Business EXPO on January 21, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and EaglePicher are excited to celebrate their 33rd Annual Business
Simmons Bank Welcomes Kate McNary to Springfield and Joplin Markets
(Joplin, MO) – Simmons Bank is proud to welcome Kate McNary as Senior Private Wealth Strategist, serving clients in the
Joplin Schools Names New Director at Duenweg Education Center
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Lazure as the next director of Duenweg Education
Gift the Gift of Life This Holiday Season at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Miracle of Giving Blood Drives on December 24 and 31
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the only supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients
Neosho Community Celebrates Freeman Health System's Neosho Rehab Center Opening
(Neosho, MO) – A standing-room-only crowd gathered on December 17 to celebrate the fruition of when “vision meets generosity
Counseling Associates of the Four States Welcomes Wendy Ovalle to Team
Counseling Associates of the Four States is excited to announce that Wendy Ovalle, LMSW, will be joining their team starting
Missouri Southern State University and Missouri State University Sign Agreement to Expand Accelerated Master's Opportunities for MSSU Students
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Missouri State University (MSU) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Neosho RISE Elementary Students Hand-Deliver Goodies for Freeman Hospital Patients
(Joplin, MO) – Forty-four elementary school children from Neosho’s RISE Elementary School embarked on a 23.5-mile bus ride
Connect2Culture Presents ‘An Evening in Kringle City’ on December 19
Join Connect2Culture on Friday, December 19 for a fun, festive evening of holiday magic with the jolly toymaker himself
December 2025 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC
Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate
City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs
Starting Tuesday, December 16, South St. Louis Avenue, from 7th Street to 6th Street, will be closed for permanent repairs
Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet provider, is lending a hand to neighbors in need with a $1,500 donation
Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
Each year, volunteers with Freeman Health System’s Auxiliary strive to make the holidays as magical as possible for
City of Joplin Reopens Intersection of West 20th Street and Country Club Drive Following Roundabout Construction
The newly built roundabout at 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road is now open for north and southbound travelers
Missouri Southern State University Celebrates the Completion of Tennis Court Renovations with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has completed the renovation of its six outdoor tennis courts, a project made