City closed July 3 for Independence Day holiday; Residential trash service does not change

The City of Joplin offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day that falls on Saturday this year. This closing includes the MAPS and the Sunshine Lamp Trolley services.  Recycling Center will be open on Friday, July 3, ho...

City Manager Edwards promotes Pekarek to Assistant City Manager

City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Dan Pekarek has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager. Pekarek has been with the City for 34 years, serving as the Public Health Director for the past 25 years. He served as Interim City Mana...

Joplin Health Department reports two deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individuals were both female, with one being age 73 and the other age 87 and were residents of a lo...

44th St. closed from Virginia to Pennsylvania on July 1 & 2 for utility work

44^th Street from Virginia Ave to Pennsylvania Ave.  will be closed starting Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. until Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. weather permitting. The closure is due to D & E Plumbing installing a sewer line.

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Fire Dept. reminds citizens on fireworks guidelines and safety tips

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 City reminds everyone to adhere to all regulation...

Health Department adds dashboard for current statistics of COVID-19 cases in Joplin

With coronavirus numbers continuing to increase in our area, the City’s Health Department has developed  a centralized location to view current statistics within Joplin. This dashboard was created by Health Department staff to provide i...

Back to school vaccinations available now

The first day of school in Joplin is August 13.  Now is the perfect time to get vaccinated!

The Joplin City Health Department has vaccinations required for school.  We want to help you make sure your child is prepared.  If your c...

Health Department receives staffing assistance from area healthcare organizations

With coronavirus case numbers climbing quickly for the City of Joplin, the Joplin Health Department is receiving some assistance from area organizations familiar with patient care. Both Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System,  and ACCES...

Parks & Rec announces details of Joplin’s 2020 Independence Day Celebration

In consideration of social distancing guidelines and mass gathering limits, the City of Joplin and Missouri Southern State University have modified the 2020 Independence Day Celebration. This year’s event will be a fireworks-only show on Saturda...

Health Department announces 12 positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 56

The Joplin Health Department is reporting 12 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 56 within the city of Joplin. Ten individuals reside in Joplin within Jasper County and include eight adults and two children. Two adult indivi...

Memorial Hall closed until further notice

Sometime during the morning of June 15 Joplin Memorial Hall experienced a partial roof collapse in the southwest corner of the building. No one was in the building at the time of the collapse.

Parks and Recreation Director Paul Bloomberg and other City off...

Schifferdecker Aquatic Center opens with modifications due to COVID-19

Schifferdecker Aquatic Center is now open! Guests should anticipate amenity modifications to ensure the safety of our guests during this time.

The facility will have a reduced guest capacity and everyone will have to adhere to social distancing guidelines ...

Joplin Health Department announces seven positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 44

The Joplin Health Department is reporting seven additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 44 within the city of Joplin.  All seven individuals are adults who reside in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: these cases will ...

City Council votes to stay in Step 2 of Phase 2 of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan

After hearing an update from Joplin Public Health Department, Joplin City Council voted unanimously to remain is Step 2 of Phase 2 in the City’s Recovery and Response Plan. Assistant Director of Health Department Ryan Talken provided recent numb...

Joplin Health Department announces eight positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 37

The Joplin Health Department is reporting eight additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 37 within the city of Joplin.  Seven of the cases are adults with one youth case. All eight individuals reside in Joplin within Jas...

City’s weekly briefing moving to Monday starting Monday, June 15

During the public health pandemic, the City has held regular briefings to provide important updates for news media and the general public. City officials will continue to hold this news conference, although we are moving the weekly briefing to Mondays, st...

6th Street closed from Main to Virginia Avenue starting Monday, June 15

Starting Monday, June 15, there will be a closure along 6^th Street between Main Street and Virginia Avenue. This portion of the road is being closed for construction work being completed to the Frisco Apartment building located at 601 South Main Street.

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Summer Reading events at Joplin Public Library

Joplin Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program (“Imagine Your Story”) has begun! As we navigate summer reading almost entirely online, we are exploring ways to connect with summer reading participants to make this summer...

Joplin Health Department announces five more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 29

The Joplin Health Department today announces that there are five additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 29 within the city of Joplin.  Two individual adults reside in Joplin within Newton County and the other three per...

Joplin Health Department announces five more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 24

The Joplin Health Department today announces that there are five additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 24 within the city of Joplin.  One individual adult resides in Joplin within Newton County and the other four pers...

Joplin Health Department announces four more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 19

The Joplin Health Department today announces that there are four additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 19 within the city of Joplin.  One individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County and the other three persons r...

City moves into Step 2 of Phase 2 of Response and Recovery Plan

Joplin has moved into the next step of the recovery plan following the City Council’s vote at their June 1 meeting. Joplin Health Director Dan Pekarek discussed the various changes that are part of the second step of the Recovery Phase, nothing ...

Residents need burn permit before burning yard debris

After cleaning the yard and gathering leaves and other yard debris, many plan to burn the piles. But before you light the match, remember – citizens need to get a Burn Permit for this chore.  Currently, burn permits are availab...

Joplin Health Department announces positive case of COVID-19 for total of 15

The Joplin Health Department today announces another positive case of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 15 within the city of Joplin.  The individual resides in Joplin within Newton County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the...

Joplin Health Department announces 13th and 14th positive cases of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the 13^th and 14^th positive cases of COVID-19 within the city of Joplin. Both are adults and reside in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: these cases will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of H...

Virtual story times announced for all to enjoy

Joplin Public Library’s Children’s Department staff are excited to host our first virtual story time series! Your Children’s Department staff will present weekly story times, via YouTube, on some of our favorite story time th...

City reminds residents to stay in contact with Utility Billing division

During this public health emergency, the City recognizes that some households may have experienced shifts in their incomes which can cause stress about the future.  A.J. Whistler, Assistant Director of Finance. encourages everyone to stay in cont...

Joplin Public Library Sets Tentative Reopening Date for June 8, 2020

Joplin Public Library plans to reopen its physical location on Monday, June 8, 2020. The Library staff and Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the situation and adjust dates as needed moving forward.  Stay up-to-date by following the Libra...

Joplin Municipal Court announces guidelines and restrictions due to Coronavirus-19

Due to the public health emergency of Coronavirus-19, Joplin’s Municipal Court hearings for defendants not in custody were postponed from mid- March until most recently. As hearings begin in Municipal Court, 303 East 3^rd Street in Joplin, the pu...

Joplin Health Department announces twelfth positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the twelfth positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of He...

Joplin Health Department announces eleventh positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the eleventh positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of H...

Tentative schedule for Joplin Aquatics Season announced

During the City of Joplin’s Media Briefing this week, Parks and Recreation Director Paul Bloomberg discussed the 2020 season for Joplin pools. Below are his comments.

“In anticipation of the upcoming Aquatics Season, we would like to an...

Imagine Your Story: Summer Reading Program launches at Joplin Public Library

Readers of all ages will explore favorite stories, rediscover classics, find new favorites, and imagine their own stories this summer during Joplin Public Library’s all-ages summer reading challenge. The 2020 Summer Reading Program (“I...

Joplin Public Library now offering curbside pickup service

Joplin Public Library staff have implemented phase three in their reopening plan.  This latest phase allows Library cardholders access to physical library materials and restores interlibrary loan services.

Library staff is now offering limited hou...

Walmart and eTrueNorth change schedule and relocate COVID-19 Testing Site

The COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth in collaboration with state and local officials, will be relocating to the parking lot of Walmart Store #79, located at 2623 West 7th Street in Joplin. In addition, hours of operation ...

Joplin Health Department announces ninth and tenth positive cases of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the ninth and tenth positive cases of COVID-19 within the city of Joplin. Both cases are adults who reside in Joplin within Newton County. (Note: these cases will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Departm...

Joplin Health Department announces eighth positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the eighth positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of Hea...

Let’s Go For a Walk, Joplin!

Tired of staying at home? Well it’s fine to get outdoors and take a walk. Not sure where to go? Many of our parks have circular trails for everyone to enjoy.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight various trails and pathways ...

Joplin Health Department announces seventh positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the seventh positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of He...

Joplin Health Department announces sixth positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the sixth positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of Heal...

Joplin Health Department announces fourth and fifth positive cases of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the fourth and fifth positive cases of COVID-19 within the city of Joplin. Both cases are adults who reside in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: these cases are counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department...

Second positive case of COVID-19 announced in Joplin

The Joplin Health Department today announces the second positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. 

To protect the patient’s right to privacy, identifying information will not be provided. As part of the regular pra...

City of Joplin monthly tree limb drop off opens for the 2020 season

The City will open the tree limb and brush drop-off site every third Saturday, starting on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 2020 season.  This program is open the third Saturday of the month from March through...

44th St. closed from Virginia to Pennsylvania on July 1 & 2 for utility work

44^th Street from Virginia Ave to Pennsylvania Ave.  will be closed starting Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. until Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. weather permitting. The closure is due to D & E Plumbing installing a sewer line.

Driver...

6th Street closed from Main to Virginia Avenue starting Monday, June 15

Starting Monday, June 15, there will be a closure along 6^th Street between Main Street and Virginia Avenue. This portion of the road is being closed for construction work being completed to the Frisco Apartment building located at 601 South Main Street.

Th...

Structure Fire, 3615 S Range Line Road

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 18, 2020

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 3615 S Range Line Road

CONTACT:    James Furgerson

On Friday, May 15, 2020, at 4:14 PM, the Joplin Fire Department responded to...

Residential Structure Fire, 1716 S. Empire

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 6, 2020

SUBJECT:      Residential Structure Fire, 1716 S. Empire   

CONTACT:    James Furgerson, Fire Chief, Joplin Fire Department

On Wednesday May...

Residential Structure Fire, 1034 S. Kentucky

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 5, 2020

SUBJECT:      Residential Structure Fire, 1034 S. Kentucky           

CONTACT:    James Furgerson, Fire...

Health Department adds dashboard for current statistics of COVID-19 cases in Joplin

With coronavirus numbers continuing to increase in our area, the City’s Health Department has developed  a centralized location to view current statistics within Joplin. This dashboard was created by Health Department staff to provide i...

Joplin City WIC program extends remote service for their clients

Pursuant to the authority granted in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. (P.L. 116-127), the USDA Food and Nutrition Service approved Missouri’s request to extend the following waivers through July 31, 2020, to address program delivery ...

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Schifferdecker Aquatic Center opens with modifications due to COVID-19

Schifferdecker Aquatic Center is now open! Guests should anticipate amenity modifications to ensure the safety of our guests during this time.

The facility will have a reduced guest capacity and everyone will have to adhere to social distancing guidelines ...

Let’s Go For a Walk, Joplin!

Tired of staying at home? Well it’s fine to get outdoors and take a walk. Not sure where to go? Many of our parks have circular trails for everyone to enjoy.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight various trails and pathways ...