Stormwater work to close 15th Street at Michigan Avenue for three days

Weather permitting, stormwater work next week will close 15^th Street and Michigan Avenue to through traffic. Closure will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, September 24 and is expected to take three days while the contractor places pipe across 15^th Street.

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Comments accepted Sept. 22-29 on proposed amendment to JATSO’s Transportation Improvement Plan

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for the third amendment to the 2018 through 2021 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The public comment period will begin at 8 a.m., September 22 and...

City to hold annual auction on Saturday, October 13

The City of Joplin will hold its annual Auction on Saturday, October 13, 2018, beginning at 9 a.m. The Auction will be held in the Street Maintenance Barn located northwest of the Public Works Center, 1301 West 2^nd Street. Parking will be available at the...

Scott ‘Stormin’ Norman to demonstrate pumpkin carving at Library

Just in time for the Halloween season, extreme pumpkin carver Scott “Stormin’” Norman will demonstrate his art and share tips, tricks, and techniques at the Public Library on Wednesday, September 26. This program begins at 4 ...

Jackson Avenue closed near Mohaska Avenue for stormwater work

Starting Monday, September 17, Jackson Avenue will be closed near Mohaska Avenue. This closure is for Storm Project #19 – Mohaska Water Quality Improvements and allows the installation of an additional concrete box culvert near Mohaska Avenue.

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Citizens addressing Council have various options during regular meetings

At the top of City Council meetings, City Council members welcome citizens who have indicated they would like to address them regarding an issue. To help with this process, City Council developed protocols to follow, which vary depending on the topic, whe...

Environmental Task Force awards scholarships to area college students

The Environmental Task Force of Jasper and Newton Counties has awarded the Bob Nichols Memorial Environmental Scholarship to two local area residents.  The $500 scholarship is granted to students who are current residents of Jasper or Ne...

New lending service at Library provides access via mobile devices

Joplin Public Library is excited to introduce hoopla, a brand new, revolutionary library lending service! Patrons can now borrow thousands of videos and music albums right from a smartphone, tablet or web browser. This easy-to-use digital lending platform...

Local businessman to be recognized for supporting 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program

Joplin Public Library and Economic Security Corporation will recognize the contribution a local business has made to Joplin’s early literacy community during an award ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5.

Jim Adams, General Manager of Fr...

Joplin Public Library to Accept Passport Applications

Joplin Public Library is pleased to announce that effective September 4, 2018 it will accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.  U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports seven days pe...

Step Plan Adopted for City Employees

Effective August 4, the City of Joplin has adopted a new step plan for city employees. The plan was approved by the City Council on July 16, 2018 to address some concerns brought forth by City Manager Sam Anselm about the current pay system.

Under the new ...

Crowd gathers for official opening of Senior Center

Area seniors, City officials and representatives from the Area Agency on Aging celebrated the official opening of the new Joplin Senior Center at an Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony today.

The crowd attending had plenty of room in the 14,400 square f...

Joplin Recycling Center Encourages Iris Dig, Divide, and Donate

In celebration of the iris, Joplin’s official flower, the Recycling Center accepts iris rhizomes, or iris bulbs as they are commonly known. Local gardeners looking for economical ways to continue their hobby may drop off or retrieve iris bulbs w...

Joplin Public Library changes to a “Fine-Free” format, effective August 1

Beginning Wednesday, August 1, 2018, Joplin Public Library patrons can borrow items from JPL without accruing overdue fines.  In addition, JPL will erase overdue fines patrons currently owe.

Library Director Jacque Gage noted that this change shou...

Interactive website allows residents to check work of multiple recovery projects in neighborhoods

Earlier this year, the City launched project snapshots on its website, www.joplinmo.org/cdbg-list, providing an overview of all the recovery work being completed in Joplin. Users can easily scroll through each project, noting their description, timeline o...Read on...