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On the heels of a February 2022 Wall Street Journal article that named Joplin as the number two city to live in and work remotely in the US, JACC, and MO/KAN officials will highlight job force diversification efforts.
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A lot of work has been completed, including a complete roof reconstruction after a devastating fire in December of 2020. Yet, overseas supply chain issues have slowed progress on the multi-million redevelopment project.
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The city kicked off its sqeucentenial celebration on Tuesday with a presentation about Joplin's ties to baseball. Dozens of events are scheduled through the Spring and Summer.
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Two Friends, Neighbors and Members of the MHD work to highlight Joplin’s Historical Figures during Women’s History Month.
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Much of the history of Joplin, MO, and greater southwest Missouri is composed of stories of men. Joplin's Murphysburg Historic District members want you to remember women's importance in society before the Lean-In movement.
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Downtown Joplin Alliance launches its 16th season of Third Thursday later this week. The event is also the unofficial kickoff to Joplin's 150th birthday celebration; events are scheduled later this month and will run throughout the summer.
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So far this year, there have been 17 Line of Duty Deaths in the US, according to the website, Officer Down Memorial. Two thousand six hundred police officers have died in the Line of Duty in the past decade.
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Overall, crime determined by 911 calls to Joplin Police was down 4.4% from 2021 to 2022. Although assaults on police officers nearly doubled from 16 in 2021 to 31 cases last year.
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While the majority of Zora Street navigates Joplin, Zora does cut through the south end of Webb City. Joplin city councilors want buy-in from Webb.
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The Celebrate Joplin Commission has 19 scheduled events, starting later this month through late July.