
Wildcat Glades Nature Group to Host Crawdads at the Creek on June 7
Join Wildcat Glades Nature Group on Friday, June 7 for their third annual Crawdads at the Creek fundraiser! Held outside

Freeman Health System's CORI Robotic System Revolutionizes Knee Replacement Surgery
(Joplin, MO) – Three Freeman Health System orthopaedic surgeons — Dr. Derek Miller, Dr. Robert Lieurance, and Dr. Thomas

Joplin Schools Announces Free Summer Meals Program for Local Children
Joplin Schools is excited to announce that local children ages 18 and younger are welcome to eat breakfast and lunch with

George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Home School Day on June 25
Calling all homeschool parents and kiddos! George Washington Carver National Monument will host Home School Day on Tuesday

Joplin Parks and Recreation Department Inventories Trees in City Parks with Funding from MDC Community Forestry Grant
The Joplin Parks and Recreation Department is updating an existing inventory of trees in City Parks. A Missouri Department

Special Summer Programs at Joplin Public Library
May 28 marks the start of Joplin Public Library’s all-ages Summer Reading Program! This program runs until July 21, with

City of Joplin Offices Closed for Memorial Day Holiday; Residential Trash Schedule Moves Back a Day
In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 27. This closing includes

Ridgeline Roofing & Construction to Host Community Appreciation Cookout on May 31
Ridgeline Roofing & Construction is proud to be a part of the four-state business community and is excited to announce

Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library to Host Artist Talk and Closing Reception with Joan Allen on May 30
The Joplin Public Library and the Post Art Library is excited to host an artist talk and closing reception with Joan Allen

Kai Hamilton Completes Intensive Heartland Economic Development Course
(Joplin, MO) – Kai Hamilton, Workforce Development Specialist for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, was one of 92 economic

Leggett & Platt Appoints Karl Glassman as President and CEO
(Carthage, MO) – Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karl Glassman

Joplin's Aquatic Centers to Open on Friday, May 31
As summer approaches, Joplin Parks and Recreation staff have been actively recruiting lifeguards and preparing for the swim

Downtown Joplin Alliance's First Friday WineShare to Be Held at The Flanagan Group in Downtown Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold the June 2024 First Friday WineShare on June 7, from 6:00 to 8:00

Wildcat Glades Nature Group Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant
(Joplin, MO) – Wildcat Glades Nature Group announced today that it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2024

Kansas City University Celebrates Largest Graduating Class with Appearance by Preeminent Expert in Population Health
Kansas City University (KCU), a comprehensive health sciences institution that is home to the fifth-largest medical school

Crowder College's Future Business Leaders of America Students Get Corporate Support for Nationals
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Future Business Leaders of America qualified for the National Competition, which

Joplin Schools Announces Little Eagles Flight School
Joplin Schools is now accepting enrollment applications for three new neighborhood-based preschool classrooms for four-year-old

Missouri Southern State University Awards 523 Degrees on Saturday, May 11
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) conferred degrees upon more than 500 students Saturday during two ceremonies inside

City Updates Tornado-Related Clean-Up Plan to Meet June 3 Vegetation Removal Start Date
(Joplin, MO) – Clean-up continues from the significant storm damage caused in Joplin from the May 6, 2024 tornado, and the

Local Health Departments and Health Care Organizations Seek Community Health Feedback
The Ozarks Health Commission (OHC), a coalition of public health entities, hospital partners, and community leaders in the
