
Ground Breaking Event to Kick Off Construction for City of Joplin's Dover Outdoor Recreation Area on February 24
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is set to break ground on its newest park, the Dover Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA), with

Arc of the Ozarks Releases 2024 Annual Report
Arc of the Ozarks is thrilled to announce that The Arc of the Ozarks’ 2024 Annual Report is here! This year has been

Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule in Ameren Missouri Natural Gas Rate Case
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing local public hearings, starting on April

Connect2Culture Presents Dallas String Quartet on February 22
In 2021, they blew Joplin away with a captivating Christmas performance. Now, Dallas String Quartet (DSQ) is returning on

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

Missouri SBDC at MSSU and Freeman Health System to Host Workshop on Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace on March 12
Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Freeman Health

Registration Open for Crowder College's 2025 Career Fair
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Career and Transfer office will host its annual Career Fair on Tuesday, April 15

Joplin City Council Cancels February 18 Meeting Due to Winter Storm Forecast
(Joplin, MO) – The regular meeting of the Joplin City Council, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Great Plains Federal Credit Union Announces New President & CEO
(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has

Mother-Daughter Freeman Health System Nurses Receive Daisy Award Nominations
(Joplin, MO) – Representing a first for Freeman Health System, a mother and daughter duo were recognized as nominees for

City of Joplin Offices Closed, Council Meeting Shifts Due to Presidents' Day Holiday on February 17
City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in recognition of Presidents’ Day, and the Joplin City

Winter Weather Disrupts Blood Donations — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Urges Community to Give
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients

Arvest Bank Named 2025 Forbes' Best Employer
Arvest Bank has been named to the 2025 Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. It is the fourth consecutive

Under the Sea: Aquatic Theme Revealed for 2025 Freeman Health System 5K and Walk for Autism
(Joplin, MO) – A smiling Houston Edgerton enthusiastically unveiled the theme for the 2025 Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism

Watered Gardens Ministries Announces the Opening of the Marketplace Thrift Store on February 15
Watered Gardens Ministries is excited to announce the opening of their Marketplace Thrift Store! They have worked tirelessly

Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop Announces Third Location, Outpost Coffee
Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop is beyond excited to announce that they are opening a third coffee shop location

Joplin History & Mineral Museum Presents Langston Hughes Display through April 2025
The Joplin History & Mineral Museum is proud to announce the opening of a temporary exhibit, titled “Harlem Renaissance

Creative Learning Alliance Releases 2024 Impact Report
The Creative Learning Alliance is excited to release their 2024 Impact Report, which highlights their efforts last year

Freeman Health System Celebrates Centennial with Year-Long Celebrations
(Joplin, MO) – From its humble beginnings when John W. Freeman’s family home was converted into a community hospital and

City of Joplin Announces Roundabout Opening at Zora Street and Duquesne Road/Hall Street Intersection
The roundabout at the Zora Street and Duquesne Road/Hall Street intersection is now open. This truck-friendly roundabout
