
City of Joplin Promotes Allison Zahner to Airport Manager for Joplin Regional Airport
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is pleased to announce that Allison Zahner, C.M., ACE, is the new Airport Manager for

Empire Market to Host 6th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 18, 2025
(Joplin, MO) – The 6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on January 18, 2025

Crowder College's Student Athletes Finish 2024 with High Academic GPAs
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s student athletes are continuing to perform well in all aspects of their college education

Applications Now Open for Joplin Police Department's Citizens Police Academy Spring 2025 Program
The Joplin Police Department is proud to announce the start of its upcoming 2025 program, Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens

Watered Gardens Ministries to Host Book Launch for 'The Crisis of Dependency' Authored by James Whitford on January 21
Millions in the U.S. are trapped in cycles of poverty due to well-meaning but misguided charitable models. Watered Gardens

Joplin Area Catholic Schools Seeking Donations for Annual Auction on March 1, 2025
Joplin Area Catholic Schools (JACS) — made up of St. Mary’s Elementary School, St. Peter’s Middle School, and

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to Adjust Hours, Faces Potential Closures and Cancellations Due to Winter Storm
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients

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

Missouri Southern State University Announces Director of Communications and Introduces Director of Marketing
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to introduce its new Director of Communications Felicia Vaught and Director

University of Missouri Extension to Offer Childcare Provider Trainings
University of Missouri Extension is offering an upcoming training for childcare providers on Tuesday, January 28 with two

Quickly Taking Shape: Freeman Health System's Fort Scott Hospital Plans Being Reviewed by State Officials
(Fort Scott, KS) – There’s been plenty of positive movement and momentum surrounding Freeman Health System’s Fort

Sewer Rate Adjustment Begins for City of Joplin Residents with April 2025 Billing Cycle
Starting with their April 2025 wastewater bills, residents will see changes to their sewer rates. Following the recent rate

JATSO Policy Board Public Meeting Set for January 16
There will be a public meeting of the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) Policy Board at 1:30 pm on Thursday

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

Lafayette House Celebrates Successful Chiller Installation
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is pleased to announce the successful securing of funds for a crucial 40-ton air-cooled packaged

University of Missouri Extension to Host Youth Mental Health First Aid Session on January 30
In response to stress in rural communities, the University of Missouri Extension is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid

Post Art Library Presents First Exhibit of 2025, 'Miniature Paintings' by Jesse McCormick
Post Art Library is excited to present their first exhibit of the new year; Miniature Paintings by Jesse McCormick! Opening

City of Joplin Invites Residents to Join Them for Council in the Park on Monday, January 13
Do you have questions or concerns about how your municipal government works? Want a chance to meet your council members

Dr. Christopher Foth Joins Freeman Health System's Heart & Vascular Institute Team
(Joplin, MO) – It’s no secret that rural communities across the United States face numerous challenges when it comes to

Friends of the Joplin Public Library and Joplin Public Library to Offer Homebound Delivery Service
In partnership, the Friends of the Joplin Public Library and the Joplin Public Library are pleased to announce the launch
