Joplin

Lori Muser previously served two terms on the Joplin School Board prior to retiring in January.

Each piece of art featured was created by a community member and is meant to showcase what the Midwest is to the artist. The theme of the exhibit was chosen to coincide with the book for Joplin Public Library’s Joplin Reads Together program, “The Lager Queen of Minnesota.”

Melodee Colbert-Kean made history in 2013 as the first Black woman to hold the position in the city. Now, almost thirteen years later, she is a restaurateur and a prominent leader and connector in the city and community. KRPS’ Rachel Schnelle spoke with her about her experience as a woman in leadership.

The Twister: Caught in the Storm premieres on Netflix on March 19. It'll tell a story that is reminiscent of Joplin residents – how a tight-knit community responded to the devastating 2011 tornado.

The presentation will be at 5 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the library's community room. Bryan Trude, an assistant professor of communication at Missouri Southern State University, will speak about reading news, finding credible sources and navigating online spaces.

The eighth annual event is a way for the Joplin community to sample food from different cultures and religions.

The group will be at the Cornell Complex on February 22, performing their show “Strings Unleashed.” It features a combination of classical and contemporary music, with songs from Bach, Bon Jovi and more.

For Tristan Wilder Hallett, the memory of his first concert is one that’s sure to stick with him. It just so happened to be this year’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where he was nominated for Best Opera Recording.

According to City Attorney Peter Edwards the land will be available to acquire after it goes through Joplin’s surplus property protocol.

According to SFS Architects the city has three options regarding Memorial Hall. Stabilize and mothball the structure for $8.7 million. Rehabilitate and make the building suitable for the public for a price of at least 28 million dollars. Or pay $4.8 million to demolish the 100-year-old hall and make plans for the site's future use.