Last day of the season for the City of Joplin tree limb drop off program

This Saturday, October 21, is the last day this season for the monthly tree limb and brush drop-off program. Joplin residents can bring these items to the processing site from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located at 1702 North Schifferdecker Aven...

Library’s Makerspace celebrates GRAND OPENING on Saturday with demonstrations

It’s time to meet your MAKERSPACE! With the new Joplin Public Library opening earlier this summer, many citizens have enjoyed the new facility, expanded collections and fun and educational programming. Now it’s time to enjoy one of the...

City provides update to Hope Valley Community Improvement District

At the October 16, 2017 City Council meeting, an ordinance will be presented to name three new members to the Hope Valley Community Improvement District (CID) Board; Brandon Davis, Charles Genisio, and Brian Christmas. These local individuals will take th...

Joplin Recycling Center Encourages Iris Dig, Divide, and Donate

In celebration of the City’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 while vis...

Podleski sworn in as Presiding Municipal Court Judge

With the recent retirement of Presiding Judge Chuck Brown of the Joplin Municipal Court, the Joplin City Council has announced the appointment of his successor. John Podleski, formerly Associate Judge for the Court, has been appointed Presiding Judge. Pod...

Public Meeting set for Oct. 17 to discuss road improvements to 44th St. and Connecticut Ave.

In the fall of 2016 City of Joplin engineering staff held an initial public meeting with area property owners to accept input in the design of the 44th Street widening project, as well as the improvements along Connecticut Avenue from the bridge over I-44...

It is time to receive influenza vaccinations

Unfortunately, the flu is a common
illness this time of year.  It is acontagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus.  Common symptoms include fever, headache,
muscle or body aches, feeling tired, cough, sore throat, an...

Regional Summit on Opioid epidemic set for October 17

The opioid epidemic is one of the largest health issues the nation is facing today. The State of Missouri is not immune to this issue, and fighting this crisis is a top priority of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). 

On ...

Work on new Senior Center begins with groundbreaking ceremony

City officials and representatives from the Area Agency on Aging joined
together to initiate the construction of the new Joplin Senior Center during agroundbreaking ceremony today.<_o3a_p>

The 14,400-square foot Senior Center will be located on the south side
...

Simple tips can reduce ground level ozone levels

Summer’s here!
And so are high temperatures. March through November is Ozone Season, whenground-level ozone becomes a concern as the temperature heats up and the
humidity increases here in the Four States. Even though we can’t see ...

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...

Juvenile Detention Center

There will be a parking lane closure on the north side of 6th Street and the west side Pearl at 6th & Pearl starting immediately until December, 2018.Closure is due the work being done on the juvenile detention center.The City appreciates your patienc...

Regional Summit on Opioid epidemic set for October 17

The opioid epidemic is one of the largest health issues the nation is facing today. The State of Missouri is not immune to this issue, and fighting this crisis is a top priority of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). 

On ...

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