City Manager promotes Talken to Joplin Health Director

City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Ryan Talken has accepted the position of Joplin Health Director. Talken has served as the Assistant Health Director since January 2007 and has worked at the City for a total of 18 years. He worked for ...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to this death. The individual is a 69-year-old male resident in Joplin. This announcement brings the total...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to this death. The individual is a 91-year-old male resident at a long-term care facility in Joplin. This announcement bring...

Public meeting set to discuss future possibilities for Memorial Hall; public input encouraged

Following a community survey and a public meeting about the future of Memorial Hall that had over 800 responses, the City will host a meeting to discuss preliminary concepts and programming possibilities within this historic building. City staff, along wi...

Joplin Public Library to Offer Binge Boxes for DVD Check-out

 The Joplin Public Library is introducing a Binge Box media collection, a new type of material offering that will help maximize the home movie experience for Library users.  Binge Boxes are themed collections of DVD titles packaged toget...

Joplin Public Library Hires New PR/Marketing Assistant

The Joplin Public Library has announced their appointment of Chelsey Gatewood as their new Public Relations & Marketing Assistant. 

Gatewood’s education, work experience and professional skill set make her a noteworthy addition to th...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to this death. The individual is a 79- year-old male. This announcement brings the total count to 23 deaths in Joplin.

The re...

City holding three Public Meetings & offers questionnaire to learn about stormwater issues

To help the City update their stormwater management master plan, citizens are invited to attend one of three public meetings and provide their input about water drainage around their homes and neighborhoods. The stormwater plan evaluates the performance c...

Federal grants awarded for airport runway project

A grant through the Airport Improvement Program of the Federal Aviation Administration is providing funding to reconstruct the main runway of the Joplin Regional Airport. The runway project is a multi-phased project as required by the FAA to match the fun...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to this death. The individual is an 89- year-old female. This announcement brings the total count to 22 deaths in Joplin.

The...

Lane shifts occur on East 26th Street for Missouri American Water work

Starting Tuesday, September 15, East 26^th Street will experience lane shifts between Connecticut Avenue and Arizona Avenue. These lane shifts are occurring in order for Missouri American Water crews can make repairs/replacements to a water main along 26^th...

Public meetings set to discuss stormwater issues and City’s stormwater master plan

The City of Joplin is currently in the process of updating its stormwater management master plan. The stormwater management master plan primarily evaluates the performance capability and deficiencies of the City’s existing major drainage system....

Citizens have one month left to complete 2020 Census questionnaire

As health officials across the country are concerned with numbers relating to coronavirus, many others are also watching numbers, but these are related to the 2020 Census.  This year’s Census has been unprecedented due to the coronaviru...

Library Launches Initiative to Support Families with Virtual and At-Home Learning

The Joplin Public Library is excited to announce a library-wide initiative to support learning this fall. The Children and Teen Departments have developed several programs and resources to support parents and caregivers with schooling at home in whatever ...

City allows mask mandate to expire; moves into Step 4 of Recovery Phase eliminating occupancy

During the August 17, 2020 meeting and after hearing from about two dozen citizens voicing opinions on the ordinance requiring them to wear masks in public, the Joplin City Council voted to hold to its expiration date of 11:59 p.m. that night. The ordinan...

Newsmakers program focuses on City Manager Edwards and his role in local government

The upcoming Newsmakers interview program on KGCS-TV will introduce Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards to viewers. Show host Judy Stiles visits with Edwards to discuss his early days he spent in Joplin. Edwards graduated with a bachelor’s...

City Manager Nick Edwards outlines 2021 in budget message

Next year’s budget for the City of Joplin is an agenda item for upcoming Council work sessions. Learn more about the City’s financial plan and how funds are proposed to be used for public services and facilities for the upcoming year, ...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of six Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. All were female residents at Spring River Christian Village, a long-term care facility in Joplin. Ages o...

Road closure at Connecticut and 44th Street starts Monday, July 27 as project continues

The intersection of 44^th Street & Connecticut Avenue will be closed to westbound and southbound traffic starting Monday, July 27 as this road widening project continues. This closure will remain in effect into fall this year. 

Traffic...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to this death. The individual was an 89-year-old female resident at Spring River Christian Village, a long-term care facilit...

City Manager seeking citizens’ input about Joplin through a “Listening Tour survey

City Manager Nick Edwards joined the City of Joplin on March 16, 2020, just a little over three months ago. Since that time, he has been meeting with Joplin citizens, business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders to learn about their ideas for Jopl...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to this death. The individual was an 85-year-old male resident at  Spring River Christian Village, a long-term car...

City addresses FAQs about Mask Ordinance

When do I need to wear a face covering?

While in the City Joplin, persons will need to wear a face covering when:

• inside public facilities or businesses that are open to the public,
• riding in public transportation vehicles, or
• outside when social distancing i...

City changes email address for questions related to COVID-19

The City announces a new email address for citizens to use if they have questions about the coronavirus. Please send these to Covidquestions@joplinmo.org  This is a NEW address and replaces the former email address, which has been disengaged due ...

Council passes mask ordinance in effort to reduce spread of COVID-19

After hearing public testimony from more than 20 citizens and several healthcare officials related to recent spread of coronavirus in our area and whether masks were an effective tool to reduce the transmission of the virus,  Joplin City Council ...

Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of four Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individuals were all females, with ages of 82, 89, 74, and 70 years old. All were residents of Spr...

Council sets special meeting to revisit possible face mask ordinance related to COVID-19

Joplin City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 8 to revisit an ordinance relating to citizens wearing face masks as appropriate during the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and be held in the Council Chambers on 5^t...

Joplin Health Department reports two death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of two Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individuals were both females, one being 95 years old and the other being 86 years old. Both were re...

Joplin Health Department reports seventh death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to this death. The individual was a 81 year old male who was a resident of Spring River Christian Village, a long-term care ...

Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of four Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The four individuals were female, ages 91, 84, 81, and 76. All were residents of Spring River Christia...

City Manager Edwards promotes Pekarek to Assistant City Manager

City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Dan Pekarek has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager. Pekarek has been with the City for 34 years, serving as the Public Health Director for the past 25 years. He served as Interim City Mana...

Joplin Health Department reports two deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individuals were both female, with one being age 73 and the other age 87 and were residents of a lo...

Health Department adds dashboard for current statistics of COVID-19 cases in Joplin

With coronavirus numbers continuing to increase in our area, the City’s Health Department has developed  a centralized location to view current statistics within Joplin. This dashboard was created by Health Department staff to provide i...

Health Department receives staffing assistance from area healthcare organizations

With coronavirus case numbers climbing quickly for the City of Joplin, the Joplin Health Department is receiving some assistance from area organizations familiar with patient care. Both Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System,  and ACCES...

Health Department announces 12 positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 56

The Joplin Health Department is reporting 12 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 56 within the city of Joplin. Ten individuals reside in Joplin within Jasper County and include eight adults and two children. Two adult indivi...

Joplin Health Department announces seven positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 44

The Joplin Health Department is reporting seven additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 44 within the city of Joplin.  All seven individuals are adults who reside in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: these cases will ...

City Council votes to stay in Step 2 of Phase 2 of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan

After hearing an update from Joplin Public Health Department, Joplin City Council voted unanimously to remain is Step 2 of Phase 2 in the City’s Recovery and Response Plan. Assistant Director of Health Department Ryan Talken provided recent numb...

Joplin Health Department announces eight positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 37

The Joplin Health Department is reporting eight additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 37 within the city of Joplin.  Seven of the cases are adults with one youth case. All eight individuals reside in Joplin within Jas...

City’s weekly briefing moving to Monday starting Monday, June 15

During the public health pandemic, the City has held regular briefings to provide important updates for news media and the general public. City officials will continue to hold this news conference, although we are moving the weekly briefing to Mondays, st...

Joplin Health Department announces five more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 29

The Joplin Health Department today announces that there are five additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 29 within the city of Joplin.  Two individual adults reside in Joplin within Newton County and the other three per...

Joplin Health Department announces five more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 24

The Joplin Health Department today announces that there are five additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 24 within the city of Joplin.  One individual adult resides in Joplin within Newton County and the other four pers...

Joplin Health Department announces four more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 19

The Joplin Health Department today announces that there are four additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 19 within the city of Joplin.  One individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County and the other three persons r...

City moves into Step 2 of Phase 2 of Response and Recovery Plan

Joplin has moved into the next step of the recovery plan following the City Council’s vote at their June 1 meeting. Joplin Health Director Dan Pekarek discussed the various changes that are part of the second step of the Recovery Phase, nothing ...

Residents need burn permit before burning yard debris

After cleaning the yard and gathering leaves and other yard debris, many plan to burn the piles. But before you light the match, remember – citizens need to get a Burn Permit for this chore.  Currently, burn permits are availab...

Joplin Health Department announces positive case of COVID-19 for total of 15

The Joplin Health Department today announces another positive case of COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 15 within the city of Joplin.  The individual resides in Joplin within Newton County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the...

Joplin Health Department announces 13th and 14th positive cases of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the 13^th and 14^th positive cases of COVID-19 within the city of Joplin. Both are adults and reside in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: these cases will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of H...

City reminds residents to stay in contact with Utility Billing division

During this public health emergency, the City recognizes that some households may have experienced shifts in their incomes which can cause stress about the future.  A.J. Whistler, Assistant Director of Finance. encourages everyone to stay in cont...

Joplin Municipal Court announces guidelines and restrictions due to Coronavirus-19

Due to the public health emergency of Coronavirus-19, Joplin’s Municipal Court hearings for defendants not in custody were postponed from mid- March until most recently. As hearings begin in Municipal Court, 303 East 3^rd Street in Joplin, the pu...

Joplin Health Department announces twelfth positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the twelfth positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of He...

Joplin Health Department announces eleventh positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the eleventh positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of H...

Walmart and eTrueNorth change schedule and relocate COVID-19 Testing Site

The COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth in collaboration with state and local officials, will be relocating to the parking lot of Walmart Store #79, located at 2623 West 7th Street in Joplin. In addition, hours of operation ...

Joplin Health Department announces ninth and tenth positive cases of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the ninth and tenth positive cases of COVID-19 within the city of Joplin. Both cases are adults who reside in Joplin within Newton County. (Note: these cases will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Departm...

Joplin Health Department announces eighth positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the eighth positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of Hea...

Let’s Go For a Walk, Joplin!

Tired of staying at home? Well it’s fine to get outdoors and take a walk. Not sure where to go? Many of our parks have circular trails for everyone to enjoy.

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight various trails and pathways ...

Joplin Health Department announces seventh positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the seventh positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of He...

Joplin Health Department announces sixth positive case of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the sixth positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. The individual resides in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: this case will be counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department of Heal...

Joplin Health Department announces fourth and fifth positive cases of COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department today announces the fourth and fifth positive cases of COVID-19 within the city of Joplin. Both cases are adults who reside in Joplin within Jasper County. (Note: these cases are counted under Joplin on the Missouri Department...

Second positive case of COVID-19 announced in Joplin

The Joplin Health Department today announces the second positive case of COVID-19 in an adult within the city of Joplin. 

To protect the patient’s right to privacy, identifying information will not be provided. As part of the regular pra...

City of Joplin monthly tree limb drop off opens for the 2020 season

The City will open the tree limb and brush drop-off site every third Saturday, starting on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 2020 season.  This program is open the third Saturday of the month from March through...