JATSO seeking public comments on its Transportation Improvement Program

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking comments during a 7-day public comment period for amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in ...

City offices closed for Memorial Day holiday; residential trash schedule moves back a day

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 29.  This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center and MAPS services.  The Recycling Center will also be closed on Saturday, May 27....

Joplin Ranked as a Top Complete Streets Policy in New Smart Growth America Report

The City of Joplin ranked as the fourth-best Complete Streets policy in a new report from Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. Evaluations were conducted using the Complete Streets Policy Fr...

Automated Floodgates on Murphy Boulevard are now operational

The installation of the improved, automated gate system along Murphy Blvd. at Joplin Creek (west of Main Street) is now complete and operational. These gates are in place to halt travel across the bridge during high waters.

These automated floodgates have ...

City of Joplin receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 32 consecutive years

During the May 15, 2023, City Council meeting, it was announced that the City of Joplin had been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual compre...

City works to inventory trees in City Parks with funding from MDC Community Forestry Grant

The City of Joplin Parks and Recreation Department is updating an existing inventory of trees in City Parks. This work along with an assessment of the structural risks of the trees is made possible through a Missouri Department of Conservation Community F...

MDC Awards Community Forestry Grant to City of Joplin

Late in 2022, the City of Joplin was notified by the Missouri Department of Conservation of receiving a Community Forestry grant. As part of the MDC Community Conservation Program, this Community Forestry grant is designed to assist communities with promo...

Missouri Preservation Conference to be held in Joplin; Registration deadline is near

Joplin Historic Preservation Commission reminds area historic preservationists about the unique opportunity offered this year when Missouri Preservation returns to Joplin for its 2023 Conference.  As the 24^th annual conference, this is Missouri P...

City of Joplin collecting books for One Joplin Literacy Resource Drive

Literacy impacts every aspect of a child’s future, including employment opportunities. On average, a low-income household has between zero and three age-appropriate books for children. One Joplin is on a mission to change that statistic for Jopl...

Parks and Recreation seeking lifeguards for Summer 2023

As summer approaches, Joplin Parks and Recreation are actively working to open pools this summer. The pool lines and pumps have been checked, the pool amenities are ready, and the deck chairs and canopies are in place. The most difficult challenge they&am...

City receives ARPA grants for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services

To assist public safety agencies throughout Missouri, Governor Mike Parson announced the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 428 grants totaling over $6.3 million to law enforcement, fire service, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provide...

Outdoor recreation area project receives grant from MO Dept. of Economic Development

Soon Joplin residents and visitors will have a new outdoor recreation area to enjoy that offers biking activities for all ages and skill levels. Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that the Dover Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA) will receive $1...

Storm shelter registration encouraged by Joplin First Responders

City receives substantial housing initiative grant from MO Dept. of Economic Development

City officials were notified late last week of a $3.5 million State of Missouri award toward community revitalization efforts. The City is one of 70 grants awarded by Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) through their Community Revitalization...

Drop-off boxes for retired American flags placed in two Joplin locations

Citizens unsure of how to dispose of their tattered or worn-down American flag now have an easy option: they can place it in a Retired Flag Drop Off Box. The boxes are colorfully painted with stars and stripes and “Retired Flag Drop Box&rdqu...

City’s monthly tree limb drop off program runs from March through October

The City will open the tree limb and brush drop-off site on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.   This program is open the third Saturday of the month and the Friday preceding that day from March through October. Resi...

City announces Joplin Police Chief Rowland plans to retire June 1, 2023

City Manager Nick Edwards announces that Police Chief Sloan Rowland will retire on June 1, 2023, from the Joplin Police Department, following a 35-year career in various public safety positions. Rowland has served the Joplin community for the past 20 year...

Western section of West 32nd St. to close November 21 as widening project continues

Weather permitting, starting Monday, November 21, an additional section of West 32^nd Street will be closed from the east side of Alfalfa Road to the west side of Crane Drive as work progresses toward Central City Road. Detour routes will be posted and acc...

City of Joplin provides update on network security incident

MDC Awards Community Forestry Grant to City of Joplin

Late in 2022, the City of Joplin was notified by the Missouri Department of Conservation of receiving a Community Forestry grant. As part of the MDC Community Conservation Program, this Community Forestry grant is designed to assist communities with promo...