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Posted on: November 21, 2023

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 ...

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Council invites interested citizens to apply to fill general seat vacancy temporarily

Citizens interested in filling the recently vacated General Council seat on the Joplin City Council should apply to the City Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023.  Any applications received after that time will not be co...

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

Recycling grant awarded to City and regional partners for education and outreach efforts

With a recently awarded $1.74 million Recycling Education Outreach (REO) grant, the City of Joplin looks forward to working with its partners to develop more awareness and opportunities about recycling for our area residents. The City joined Region M Wast...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Residential Leaf Pick-up begins Monday, November 27

The City of Joplin will start the annual residential leaf pick-up program on November 27, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, weather permitting. 

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

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Councilmember Spencer resigns from Joplin City Council

Joplin Mayor Doug Lawson is announcing the resignation of Councilmember Kate Spencer from the nine-member Council. Spencer was elected to a General Seat in 2022. 

“Kate contacted me today about resigning her seat and explained it is for ...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Drivers encouraged to use alternate route as West 32nd Street is paved and striped

Progress continues on the City’s widening project of West 32nd Street as work nears completion. Starting this week of November 13, the final surface course of asphalt will be installed on the entire project, from Schifferdecker to Central City. ...

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Posted on: November 7, 2023

Filing period for Council candidacy opens November 14

Citizens interested in running for a City Council seat in April 2024 may pick up their nominating petitions from the City Clerk starting Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Petitions must be returned to the City Clerk by 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2024, to be el...

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Posted on: October 27, 2023

Refresco to expand in Joplin, investing $30.5 million and creating 40 jobs

Refresco, a nationwide beverage bottling manufacturer, announced today that it will expand its Joplin location, investing more than $30.5 million and creating 40 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of a new production li...

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Posted on: October 20, 2023

City Parks staff work on upgrades and maintenance in Parks

As cooler weather begins, Joplin Parks and Recreation staff members focus on various maintenance and winterization processes throughout the parks system.

Schifferdecker Golf Course remains closed as the resurfacing of the course’s cart paths cont...

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City News
Posted on: August 31, 2023

City names Richard Pearson to serve as Joplin Police Chief

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Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Rich Pearson has been named as the Chief of the Joplin Police Department. 

Pearson is currently serving as Captain of the Jefferson County Public School System Police Department in Louis...

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Posted on: July 10, 2021

City of Joplin provides update on network security incident

As you may know, on July 7, 2021, we discovered a network security incident that resulted in an interruption to our internet, email, and phone services. After discovering the incident, we isolated the impacted systems, contacted law enforcement, and launc...

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Posted on: November 20, 2023

Road work narrows lanes on 4th St. between Porter Ave. and Picher Ave.

Joplin's 4th Street will have narrowed lanes between Porter Ave. and Picher Ave. beginning Monday, November 20 (weather may delay). Travel will still be possible in both directions, however drivers are urged to use extreme caution in the work are...

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