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City of Joplin Names Eric Parker New Information Technology Director

October 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin has selected Eric Parker as its next Director of Information Technology, City Manager Nick Edwards announced on October 19, 2026. Parker, a longtime Joplin-area IT professional, served for 26 years at […]

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Joplin Nears End of ARPA Funding – City of Joplin Improved by Nearly $100M in Major Projects

October 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The past several years have been historic for the City of Joplin in terms of major projects that were made possible by federal grant money awarded following the 2020 pandemic. The three programs — the […]

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City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting for 6th Street and Virginia Avenue Parking Garage Project on October 22

October 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Plans for one of downtown’s oldest parking garages will be the subject of an upcoming public meeting at Joplin City Hall. The City of Joplin will host a meeting to discuss the parking garage at […]

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City of Joplin Announces TDD Tax Sunsets for 1717 Marketplace – Infrastructure Costs Repaid Ahead of Schedule

October 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

City of Joplin officials are celebrating the completion of a sizeable, successful financing project as the second and final tax tool for 1717 Marketplace — known as a Transportation Development District (TDD) tax — ended […]

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City of Joplin to Close Section of Zora Street in October for Gas Line Relocations

October 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin has announced that a well-traveled portion of Zora Street will be closed during the weekdays throughout the month of October as crews work to relocate gas lines in preparation for the […]

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City of Joplin to Host Ribbon Cutting on October 23 to Celebrate the Reopening of West 20th Street After Widening Project

October 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin is excited to announce the reopening of West 20th Street following a major Public Works project that widened and significantly improved the roadway. The community is invited to join the City […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline for Liberty Fuel Adjustment Clause Request

October 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of October 16, 2026, in cases filed by The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty requesting an adjustment under its Fuel […]

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City of Joplin Submits Formal Recommendation for Flight Hub Change

September 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin and SkyWest Airlines have officially submitted their separate requests to the U.S. Department of Transportation proposing that one of the Joplin Regional Airport’s connecting hubs be changed from Chicago O’Hare International […]

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City of Joplin Working with North Heights Neighborhood to Seek Historical Designation as 10th Annual Porchfest Approaches

September 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Efforts to preserve and improve one Joplin neighborhood through a national historical designation are underway, and it’s drawing even more attention to this artsy, culture-rich district. The City of Joplin is working […]

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JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY2026–2029 TIP Amendment 5

September 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 7-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin Metropolitan […]

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