AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Joplin Missouri. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/joplin-mo 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/joplin-mo https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:50:41 -0500 As the heat index increases to dangerously high levels, City officials remind citizens to check on family members, neighbors, and friends to ensure https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-city-facilities-available-for-cooling-centers-31386644-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-city-facilities-available-for-cooling-centers-31386644-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, the City of Joplin will not be able to accept any online utility bill payments due to upgrading the https://www.americantowns.com/news/online-utility-payment-server-out-of-service-for-period-of-time-starting-june-10-31384353-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/online-utility-payment-server-out-of-service-for-period-of-time-starting-june-10-31384353-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The City will open the tree limb and brush drop-off site on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.   This free https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-opens-tree-limb-disposal-for-residents-fridayjune-17-and-saturday-june-18-31385888-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-opens-tree-limb-disposal-for-residents-fridayjune-17-and-saturday-june-18-31385888-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joplin’s American Legion Post 13 will be conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 5 PM on Flag Day, Tues, June 14 on the grounds of Memorial https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-american-legion-post-13-to-host-flag-retirement-ceremony-on-june-14-31385943-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-american-legion-post-13-to-host-flag-retirement-ceremony-on-june-14-31385943-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 At approximately 4:50 p.m. on June 14, 2022, Joplin 911 received reports of a male subject riding a raft near Joplin’s Grand Falls did not https://www.americantowns.com/news/joplin-fire-departments-water-rescue-team-employed-for-grand-falls-incident-31388424-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/joplin-fire-departments-water-rescue-team-employed-for-grand-falls-incident-31388424-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Tony Robyn has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager. Robyn worked at the City https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-city-manager-names-tony-robyn-as-assistant-citymanager-31396833-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-city-manager-names-tony-robyn-as-assistant-citymanager-31396833-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joplin Parks & Recreation and Missouri Southern State University have once again joined together for Joplin’s Independence Day celebration. https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-parks-and-recreation-join-mssu-to-host-independenceday-celebration-31392044-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-parks-and-recreation-join-mssu-to-host-independenceday-celebration-31392044-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joplin firefighters will be joined by City officials and community members during a “wet down” ceremony for the new ladder truck being put https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-joplin-firefighters-to-hold-wet-down-ceremony-for-station-5s-new-truck-on-june-22-31391999-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-joplin-firefighters-to-hold-wet-down-ceremony-for-station-5s-new-truck-on-june-22-31391999-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The City of Joplin and federal representatives are looking to finish a final phase of a multi-year effort to complete streetscaping with https://www.americantowns.com/news/citys-streetscaping-project-receives-federal-funding-support-31398480-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/citys-streetscaping-project-receives-federal-funding-support-31398480-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joplin’s Schifferdecker Park has always been a popular gathering place, even 100 years ago. The park had many amenities in its early days, https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-schifferdecker-golf-course-celebrating-its-100th-anniversary-31394668-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-schifferdecker-golf-course-celebrating-its-100th-anniversary-31394668-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Fire Dept. reminds citizens of fireworks guidelines and safety tips As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-fire-department-reminds-citizens-of-fireworks-guidelines-and-safety-tips-31394676-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-fire-department-reminds-citizens-of-fireworks-guidelines-and-safety-tips-31394676-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joplin City officials are pleased to announce that air service with SkyWest Airlines operated by United Express will continue to offer a dual hub https://www.americantowns.com/news/skywest-to-continue-air-service-to-chicago-and-denver-throughout-2022-31397650-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/skywest-to-continue-air-service-to-chicago-and-denver-throughout-2022-31397650-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On Monday, June 27, at 3:16 AM, Joplin 911 received a report of a structure fire in a residence located at 819 W. A Street. The caller reported seeing https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-fire-department-responds-to-fatal-house-fire-31397789-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-fire-department-responds-to-fatal-house-fire-31397789-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 JOPLIN, MO -- In order for butterflies and moths to be able to provide pollinating benefits, they must first go through the caterpillar stage of their https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-and-wildcat-glades-friends-group-to-partner-for-caterpillar-program-31402240-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-and-wildcat-glades-friends-group-to-partner-for-caterpillar-program-31402240-joplin-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The City will open the tree limb and brush drop-off site on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.   This free https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-city-opens-tree-limb-disposal-for-residents-friday-july-15-and-saturday-july-16-31404267-joplin-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-joplin-news-city-opens-tree-limb-disposal-for-residents-friday-july-15-and-saturday-july-16-31404267-joplin-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500