
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

COMMIT TO SAVE LIVES WITH CBCO’S 56-DAY CHALLENGE – YOU COULD WIN UP TO $56,000!
Joplin, Missouri – January 2, 2025 – Start the new year by making a difference in your community. Community Blood Center

Freeman Health System's Heart & Vascular Institute Celebrates 30 Years
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Cox — founder of Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute — can

Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! 2000 American Red Cross of Southern Missouri 2022

December 2024 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Community Support

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 Health System Patient Ends Long Hospital Stay with Surprise Party from Caretakers
Scores of Freeman Health System nurses and employees lined the Medical-Oncology unit hallway at Freeman West — clapping

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

Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Release of New Joplin History Guide
(Joplin, MO) – Through a joint effort between the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau (staff), the Post Art Library (Jill

Joplin Recycling Center Offers Drop-Off Options for Discarded Christmas Trees through January 31
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will have three collection points for discarded, natural (live) Christmas trees starting

Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2024 Holiday Decorating Competition Award Winners
(Joplin, MO) – Holiday events have been in full swing in downtown Joplin, including the Holiday Decorating Competition

City of Joplin Sets Public Meetings on January 9 to Discuss Public Transportation Program
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will relaunch its transit services utilizing the Sunshine Lamp Trolley program in early

Two Freeman Health System Employees Recognized for Boosting Local, Rural Health Care
(Neosho, MO) – For the second year in a row, a Freeman Health System employee has been named “Missouri Rural Champion” by
