Library Receives Grant to Expand Workforce Development Resources

The Joplin Public Library recently announced plans to expand its workforce development collection following receipt of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds awarded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. LSTA grants are awarded a...

Boards and Commissions Volunteers recognized for their service

Thanks to the many public service volunteers who serve on City Boards and Commissions. During last night’s Council meeting, these individuals were recognized for completing their term. Some have served several terms or on multiple boards so they...

Council continues search for City Manager position

The Joplin City Council held a special meeting today to discuss the search for the City Manager position. During the closed session, Council members decided to reopen the search for candidates to apply. After selecting the top five applicants for final in...

Leaf Pick-Up service begins Monday, Dec. 2; City introduces map for residents

The City of Joplin will start the annual residential leaf pick up program on December 2, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, weather permitting.

To address all areas of Joplin, the City utilizes two crews which start in outlying areas and work their way t...

Casey’s General Stores, State of Missouri & City of Joplin share plans for new distribution center

ANKENY, Iowa (November 14, 2019) -- Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol CASY), today announced it plans to build a new, state-of-the-art warehouse, logistics and distribution facility in Joplin, Missouri. The new facility is the...

Police Chief Stewart announces retirement

Joplin Police Chief Matt Stewart has announced his retirement effective January 3, 2020. He will have served with the Joplin Police Department for 20 years effective that date, having started with the Joplin Police Department on January 3, 2000.

During his...

Medical services and WIC program featured on Joplin Insider show

Learn more about services offered through two of the City’s Health Department’s divisions in the next  Joplin Insider program airing on KGCS-TV.

Host Lynn Onstot talks with Cynthia Burnham, R.N., coordinator of the Medical Serv...

Filing period for April 2020 Council candidacy opens November 19

Citizens interested in running for a City Council seat in April 2020 may pick up their nominating petitions from the City Clerk starting Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Petitions must be returned to the City Clerk by 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2020 to be el...

Trail System continues growth with Mohaska and St. John’s Trails

Connectivity continues to build as trail enthusiasts gathered Friday, November 1 during the opening of the City’s two newest trails near popular parks in southwest Joplin.

The public came out for the official ribbon cutting with the Joplin Area C...

Officials gather to celebrate Jackson Avenue Bridge opening

Officials with Newton County, City of Joplin, and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) were joined by business leaders and community members today as they held a ribbon cutting to officially open the new bridge over Shoal Creek.

Alan Cook, Newton ...

Kansas City Southern's Holiday Express Train to stop in Joplin on Dec. 15

Kansas City Southern has announced its 9th annual Holiday Express train (attached), which will stop in 20 communities in five U.S. states on 25 dates. Visitors can board the train, meet Santa and his elves and tour the inside of three cars of the festive ...

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...