
New Principal Named at Eastmorland Elementary
JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Tylan Harris as the next Principal at Eastmorland Elementary

PSC Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule in Spire Natural Gas Rate Case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing local public hearings, starting on

JHS NAMES NEW WRESTLING PROGRAM COACH FOR 2025-26
JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Blake Byrne as the next head coach for the Joplin High

Branco Enterprises Earns Three Safety Awards From AGC Missouri
NEOSHO, MO — Branco Enterprises is proud to announce that it has received three Zero Lost Workday Awards from the Associated

Frank Fletcher Subaru Donates Bike Repair and Pump Station to North Middle School
Joplin, MO — April 30, 2025 — Frank Fletcher Subaru, in partnership with Bike Walk Joplin, is proud to announce the donation

BLEED RED WITH THE SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS THIS MAY OR JUNE AND SCORE TWO GAME TICKETS AND A BASEBALL TEE
Joplin, Missouri – May 1, 2025 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets

Connect2Culture Announces Summer Performances – Liberty Celebration! & JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival
Joplin, Missouri – Connect2Culture (C2C) will host a wide variety of exciting summer performances outside on the Leggett

Joplin’s bike bus Celebrates National Bike & Roll to School Day
Joplin, MO – April 30, 2025 – As communities across the nation gear up for National Bike & Roll to School Day on May

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

April 2025 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! New Dimensions School

Welcome New Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome our newest Chamber members! Please keep these and all

Freeman Auxiliary Donates $16,000 to Area Nursing Schools
Joplin, MO. – Eight area nursing schools received $2,000 checks each – $16,000 total – from Freeman Auxiliary officials

National Travel and Tourism Week, May 4-10, 2025
Visit Joplin recognizes the “Power of Travel” during National Travel and Tourism Week, May 4-10, 2025. Travel powers the

Kansas City University Recognized as National Leader in Addressing U.S. Physician Workforce Shortage
(Kansas City, MO – April 29, 2025) A newly released report from the National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data

Closer to Completion
Fort Scott, KAN. – Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. is still on track to open in 2025, with officials now looking at a

Crowder Board of Trustees name Daniel as President
Neosho, MO – Crowder College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Chett Daniel the tenth president of Crowder

NEW SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NAMED
JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Kenneth Peters as the next Assistant Principal at South

JOPLIN SCHOOLS NAMES 2025-26 JHS SOFTBALL COACH
JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Jaren Hulette as the Joplin High School Softball coach

Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for May 2025 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events

52 Joplin Educators Nominated for 40th Annual Golden Apple Awards, Powered by Liberty
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Liberty are pleased to announce that nominations were received for 52 Joplin educators
