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As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, the Joplin Fire […]

High winds from storms on June 26 damaged tree limbs throughout Joplin. Public Works crews responded to calls regarding limbs blocking streets, sidewalks, and right-of-ways from fallen limbs. Joplin building officials investigated an isolated incident […]

As we approach the official start of summer with the possibility of the heat index increasing to dangerously high levels, City of Joplin officials remind citizens to check on family members, neighbors, friends, and pets […]

The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This includes the MAPS transportation services and the Recycling Center. All City services will resume their regularly […]

The City of Joplin invites the public to view conceptual plans for the new Dover Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA) planned for the north side of Joplin during a Public Meeting on Thursday, June 6. The […]

The Joplin Parks and Recreation Department is updating an existing inventory of trees in City Parks. A Missouri Department of Conservation Community Forestry grant makes this work and assessing the trees’ structural risks possible. This […]

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 27.  This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, MAPS services, and Joplin History and Mineral Museum. The […]