
Freeman Health System Earns Highest STEMI Designation for Heart & Vascular Institute
(Joplin, MO) – Once again, Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute has earned the coveted Level 1 STEMI Center designation

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Business of the Year Nominees
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and Forvis Mazars are excited to announce the finalists for 2026

George Washington Carver National Monument Plans Prescribed Fire for March 16–21
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire between March 16 and

Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am

Spiva Center for the Arts to Host 2026 Spiva in Bloom on March 26–28; Tickets on Sale Now
Celebrate the beauty of floral design at the 11th annual Spiva in Bloom! Hosted by Spiva Center for the Arts and presented

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Kick Off 2026 Third Thursday Season with March's 'Go Green Downtown' Event
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is thrilled to kick off the nineteenth season of Third Thursday with a “Go

15th Annual PDGA XC-Tier Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit FosterAdopt Connect Joplin; Player and Sponsor Signups Open Now
Calling all disc-golfers! Join FosterAdopt Connect for their annual Two-Step Disc Golf Tournament, a PDGA XC Tier-sanctioned

Follow the Rainbow to Smarter Workflows: SumnerOne Hosts Technology Open House
SumnerOne will host a “Follow the Rainbow to Smarter Workflows” Open House on Tuesday, March 17 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm

Missouri Southern State University's Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 8
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 am to 1:00

Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns High 5 for Mom & Baby Recognition
(Pittsburg, KS) – Based on a commitment to the health and well-being of its youngest patients, Mercy Hospital Pittsburg

KPM CPAS & ADVISORS Named Among the Top Midwestern Firms
(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is proud to announce a recent national distinction the firm has received

Spiva Center for the Arts' 2026 PhotoSpiva Event Open from March 14 to May 2
Spiva Center for the Arts is excited to announce the opening of their 2026 PhotoSpiva exhibit, beginning Saturday March

City of Joplin Announces Opening of JHAP-3 Program to All Income-Eligible Homebuyers
The City of Joplin is pleased to announce that the highly popular JHAP (Joplin Homebuyer Assistance Program) is now opening

Joplin Public Library Invites Local Businesses to Join Joplin Reads Together through Community Business Partnerships
The Joplin Public Library (JPL) is asking for businesses to consider helping promote Joplin Reads Together 2026. Joplin

Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule for Liberty's CCN Request
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing a virtual local public hearing on April

Missouri Southern State University's Teacher Education Program Exceeds Statewide Performance Benchmarks and Sees Significant Enrollment Growth
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce outstanding results from the latest Annual Performance Report

Joplin Carnegie Library to Host Open House on May 2 for Annual Downtown Tour
The Joplin Carnegie Library is thrilled to share its participation in the annual Downtown Lofts Tour on Saturday, May 2

Connect2Culture Presents 'Hare & Tortoise' on March 29
Join Connect2Culture (C2C) on Sunday, March 29 for a fun, musical adaptation of a beloved Aesop’s fable at Hare &

Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Spring Wine Dinner on March 28
Nexus, an OCH Event Center, invites the community to experience a spring-inspired wine dinner that celebrates great food
