
Joplin Health Department Officials Remind Residents of Updated Animal Housing Ordinance
As weather conditions change and temperatures drop, Joplin Health Department officials remind residents of new additions

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Volunteer Expo Event at Empire Market on January 22
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold their annual Volunteer Expo event on Thursday, January 22, from

Watered Gardens to Present Funds from the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event on January 20
(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them on Tuesday, January 20 at Joplin Greenhouse

Forvis Mazars to Host Economic Update and 2026 Outlook on February 5
Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they share investment updates and an outlook for the year ahead! Topics

Joplin Empire Market to Host 7th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 17
(Joplin, MO) – The 7th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on Saturday, January

City of Joplin Offices Closed on January 19, Council Meeting Rescheduled Due to Martin Luther King Day
In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 19, the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled

Compass Academy Network Presents $5,000 Partner Grant to Atlanta C-3 School District
(Atlanta, MO) – Compass Academy Network (CAN) is proud to award Atlanta C-3 School District a $5,000 Partner Grant in recognition

Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement in Liberty Electric Rate Case Including Rate Change Delay
(Jefferson City, MO) – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve proposed

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick's Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products
Get ready to run for a cause on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Put on your lucky shoes and join Ronald McDonald House

Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Seeking Contestants and Sponsors
Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small

Missouri Southern State University's Board of Governors Approves New Master of Social Work Program with Major Support from Freeman Health System
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors approved the development of a new academic program, the

Connect2Culture to Host Joplin Arts Advocacy Prep on January 27
Join Connect2Culture on Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00 am for Joplin Arts Advocacy Prep at the Harry M. Cornell Arts &

Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Sushi-Making Class on February 28
Nexus, an OCH Event Center, invites the community to an unforgettable culinary experience on February 28! This isn’t

Crowder College's Nursing Program Receives $150K NEIP Grant
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College was awarded a $150,000 grant to use to build a Hybrid Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse

George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Art and Essay Contest; Entry Deadline is February 22
George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce their 2026 Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th graders

Missouri Southern State University's Cragin Art Gallery Presents 'Rupture' by Nazanin Moghbeli
The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to present Rupture, an exhibition of painting

Watered Gardens to Present Funds from the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event
(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them on Tuesday, January 20 at Joplin Greenhouse

Crowder College to Host Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Training & Workforce Center on January 26
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility on January 26 at 1:30 pm. The Advanced

City to Host Inaugural State of Community Event on January 14, 2026
Join community leaders for the City of Joplin’s inaugural State of the Community event. We’re bringing together leaders

JATSO Policy Board Public Meeting
There will be a public meeting of the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) Policy Board on Thursday, January
