Schifferdecker Aquatic Center operating hours announced for Summer 2022

Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff of the summer swim season in Joplin. Like many cities nationwide, Joplin’s Parks and Recreation department is experiencing lifeguard staffing challenges causing pool operations to be modified. 

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Missouri Legislators initiate funding efforts for Joplin and surrounding area

Area legislators are working to secure funding for Joplin and southwest Missouri to gain state funding for some key initiatives for Joplin and the metro area. 

Through Missouri State Representatives Cody Smith and Lane Roberts efforts, $1 million ...

Public meeting set for May 26 to discuss East Town Historic Nomination process

The City of Joplin and the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission will hold a neighborhood public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 to discuss ongoing projects in the East Town neighborhood area. The meeting will be held at the Boys and Girl...

Structure Fire 801 W. First Street

 At approximately 1:17 a.m., on Thursday, May 12, the Joplin Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire near 1^st Street and Jackson Avenue.  First arriving fire units found a two-story vacant building heavily in...

City collecting literacy items in support of community resource drive

The One Joplin Literacy Team and Joplin Parents as Teachers (PAT) are hosting a Children’s Literacy Resource Drive during the month of May to support Kindergarten Bootcamp and future Joplin PAT home visits. Additionally, book donations will be d...

Think ahead for kindergarten enrollment - Health Dept. offers immunizations

The Joplin City Health Department has vaccinations required for your child to begin kindergarten.  We want to help you make sure your child is prepared.  If your child lives within the Joplin city limits or is enrolled in a Joplin public...

Council election returns two incumbents, adds three new members

Joplin voters decided the winners for the Joplin City Council seats at the April 5, 2022 election, electing three new citizens to join two incumbents. Three general seats were up for election with Mayor Ryan Stanley and Councilmember Anthony Monteleone no...

Municipal Court announces changes to operation hours starting May 2, 2022

Beginning May 2, 2022, the Joplin Municipal Court hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, with the Court office to be closed during the noon lunch hour. To help citizens with their various needs, the following alternative paym...

Short-Term Rentals require permit and license starting January 24, 2022

A reminder to citizens who operate short-term rentals, such as Airbnb’s and VRBOs, that a new City ordinance taking effect January 24^, 2022, will require all short-term rentals to be permitted and licensed by the City.

Permits will now b...

City of Joplin provides update on network security incident