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Secretary Napolitano presents award for the 2012 Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience

WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that Jane Cage, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team (CART) in Joplin Mo., and the citizens of Joplin have been awarded the Rick Rescorla... Read on...

TKF Foundation provides funding for butterfly garden and overlook at Cunningham Park

Stories of courage, heroism and resilience will be part of a new educational space and healing garden at Cunningham Park, thanks to the TKF Foundation’s Open Spaces Sacred Places initiative. The Foundation’s OSSP fosters... Read on...

U.S. Dept of Commerce Announces $20 Million Investment to Support Economic Disaster Recovery

WASHINGTON — Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award a $20 million grant to Joplin, Missouri, to assist with the city’s economic recovery... Read on...

Banner of hope for Moore, Oklahoma available for citizens to sign at anniversary event

During the second anniversary event of May 22, 2011, Joplin City officials will have a large banner for all wishing to send messages of hope and encouragement to sign. Citizens can sign a 20-foot long banner stating... Read on...

City of Joplin sending assistance to city of Moore, Oklahoma

Joplin City officials have organized a support team of public safety employees and deployed them to Moore, Oklahoma to arrive later tonight. The team included approximately a dozen members from the police and fire... Read on...

Community Foundation of the Ozarks sponsors activities with author of “For the Love of Cities”

You are invited! Please join the Community Foundation of the Ozarks in welcoming motivational and energetic author Peter Kageyama as he explores how citizens connect with their own community. This FREE community presentation... Read on...

City to send shut off notices to those with past due utility accounts

Beginning May 15, the City will begin issuing water shut off notices to residents who have a past due balance. To avoid having their water shut off, residents should pay their past due bill by May 29.

In early April, the... Read on...

June 5 marks Opening Day of Joplin Farmers Market

Joplin Farmers Market provides area citizens with a great opportunity to support local vendors while enjoying produce freshly harvested from area farmers. This year the Market will open on Wednesday, June 5, and be located... Read on...

Area focusing on healing garden in Cunningham Park requesting information

As part of the second anniversary event of May 22, 2011 an area focusing on a healing garden and educational space designed to tell the story of the tornado and the people affected will be one of the eleven tents within... Read on...

Art in Public Places

This Vimeo video by local photo-journalist/artist Dustin Storm showcases Art in Public Places in and around Joplin, MO

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Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyDashboard. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and... Read on...

Street Closure St. Louis to Florida on Broadway

The Street Closure between St. Louis and Florida on Broadway will be continued through June 1st. Broadway Street and Buchanan Road will be closed from St. Louis Avenue to Florida Avenue. Hill Street will be open to local... Read on...

Missouri Summer Safety Day May 24

The National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and the State Emergency Management Agency have joined together to promote Missouri Summer Safety Day on May 24, 2013. This campaign... Read on...

Missouri Summer Weather Safety Day, May 24

The National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and the State Emergency Management Agency have joined together to promote Missouri Summer Safety Day. This campaign coincides with... Read on...

Structure Fire 519 S Connor Ave

For Immediate Release
May 16, 2013
Joplin Fire Department
Structure Fire, 519 S Connor Ave, Joplin, Mo.
The Joplin Fire Department responded to an initial report of a fire under the house at 519 S Connor Ave. Time of... Read on...

Structure Fire 2211 E Carolina Ave.

For Immediate Release
May 13, 2013
Joplin Fire Department
Structure Fire, 2211 E Carolina Ave., Joplin, Mo.
The Joplin Fire Department responded to an initial report of a medical call at 2211 E Carolina Ave. Time of... Read on...

Fatality Structure Fire 310 N Creekside Dr.

May 10, 2013
Joplin Fire Department
Fatality Structure Fire, 310 N Creekside Dr., Joplin, Mo.
The Joplin Fire Department responded to an initial report of a medical call at 310 N Creekside Dr. Time of call was 2318 hours... Read on...

Recreational Water Illnesses Prevention

Every year, thousands of Americans get sick with recreational water illnesses (RWIs), which are caused by germs found in places where we swim. There is need to be aware of how we can protect ourselves against such illnesses... Read on...

Taking Caution When Bats are Near

Looks like the weather is finally warming up – that’s good news! With the warmer weather, bats will be coming out of hibernation – that’s bad news for mosquitoes, agricultural pests, and other nuisance insects upon which... Read on...

Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day

National Nutrition Month is about making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Parks & Rec still taking sign-ups for Girls USSSA Fast Pitch Softball League

Joplin Parks and Recreation is proud to present the Girls USSSA Fast Pitch Softball League in partnership with Carthage Youth Softball. All teams will need to be USSSA sanctioned. The Fast Pitch Softball League will start... Read on...