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(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s Parks and Recreation Department is updating an existing inventory of trees in City Parks. This work along with an assessment of the structural risks of the trees is […]

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin ranked as the fourth-best Complete Streets policy in a new report from SmartGrowth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. Evaluations were conducted using the Complete Streets Policy Framework, a national model of best […]

(Joplin, MO) – During the May 15, 2023, City Council meeting, it was announced that the City of Joplin had been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial […]

(Joplin, MO) – Late in 2022, the City of Joplin was notified by the Missouri Department of Conservation of receiving a Community Forestry grant. As part of the MDC Community Conservation Program, this Community Forestry […]

(Joplin, MO) – Local government has a direct impact on each of us in Joplin, every day. Working together, your cities, counties, and schools are the backbone of the community. Missouri celebrates Local Government Week May […]

(Joplin, MO) – To assist public safety agencies throughout Missouri, Governor Mike Parson recently announced the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 428 grants totaling over $6.3 million to law enforcement, fire service, and […]

(Joplin, MO) – Soon Joplin residents and visitors will have a new outdoor recreation area to enjoy that offers biking activities for all ages and skill levels. Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that the Dover Outdoor […]

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB) announced that the guidelines and application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Event Marketing Grants are now available. These grants are designed to enrich the marketing […]