Joplin City Government

09/04/2026

📅 Adjusted Council Meeting & Budget Work Session Schedule

If you attend City Council meetings or would like to participate in upcoming budget discussions, please note the following schedule changes for September:
✅ September 8
Due to Labor Day, the first City Council meeting of the month has been moved to Tuesday, September 8.
✅ September 22
Due to an anticipated light agenda, the regularly scheduled September 21 Council Meeting will instead be held on September 22 at 6:00 PM.
✅ September 22 & 23
The regularly scheduled September 14 Work Session has been expanded and moved to September 22 and 23 to focus on development of the 2027 Budget.

Budget Work Session Schedule
🕕 September 22: Begins immediately following the Council Meeting
🕠 September 23: Begins at 5:45 PM
If needed, budget discussions may continue on September 23.

💻 Unable to attend? All meetings will be on the City Council webpage.

We encourage residents to participate in the budget process and stay informed about City business. 💙

ℹ️ https://www.joplinmo.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/4048

Budget planning is underway for the City of Joplin.

The City of Joplin has published its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, and Joplin residents are invited to review the document and provide their input at the City Council’s upcoming public hearing on the budget. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. It will be held in the City Council Chambers on the 5th floor of City Hall, 602 S. Main, Joplin.

The budget serves many purposes: It is a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications tool. It lays out the projects for the City’s fiscal year which runs from November 1 through October 31.

The City Manager’s Budget Message opens the Proposed Budget for FY 27, providing an overview of the projects and services proposed for the upcoming year. Read it here:

https://www.joplinmo.org/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/4031

The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is posted online at https://www.joplinmo.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/19430. It can also be viewed in the reference section of the Joplin Public Library, 1901 East 20th Street.

Joplin City Council’s Budget Work Sessions are set for September 22nd and 23rd, and citizens are encouraged to attend. Each session will begin at 5:45 p.m. and be held in Council Chambers. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments regarding the City budget at these work sessions.

In an effort to build trust, the City welcomes citizens to these meetings as part of a transparent and collaborative budget process. If unable to attend the meetings, they will be live-streamed on the City Council’s page on Joplin’s website. These sessions can also be viewed on the site after the meeting dates.

09/04/2026

📢 City Holiday Closure – Labor Day
🗓 Monday, September 7

In observance of Labor Day, City facilities will be closed.

Closed:

City Hall, Recycling Center, Trolley & MAPS, and Joplin History & Mineral Museum

Always Open / Essential Services:
🚓 Police Department
🚒 Fire Department
✈️ Airport
🦺 Wastewater Division

🕘 Facilities will reopen: Tuesday, September 8

ℹ️ Have questions or need details in the meantime? Visit us at: http://www.joplinmo.org

09/03/2026

👩‍🚒 A Leader in Service and Training 👨‍🏫

Since joining the Joplin Fire Department in 2015, Captain Burns has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional growth, leadership, and service. Most recently, Captain Burns served as the lead instructor for the department's first in-house EMT-Advanced course, guiding six participants through the program and helping achieve a remarkable 100% pass rate.

Whether training the next generation of emergency responders or serving the community on a daily basis, Captain Burns leads by example. His dedication to developing others, combined with his emphasis on compassionate service, helps strengthen both the department and the care provided to Joplin's residents and visitors.

09/02/2026

In this episode of Around Joplin with Fryendz, he takes us inside the History & Mineral Museum.

09/02/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – St. Charles Avenue 🚧

MoDOT has notified the City that St. Charles Avenue will be closed at 7th Street as work continues on the 7th Street improvement project.

📍 Closure Location: St. Charles Avenue at 7th Street
🗓️ Dates: September 2 – September 7

⚠️ Drivers should expect traffic impacts in the area and plan alternate routes when possible.

We appreciate your patience as improvements continue along the 7th Street corridor. For questions regarding the project, please contact MoDOT directly or visit their website for project updates. 🚧🛣️

North leg of St. Charles Avenue CLOSED at Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in : 6 a.m., Wednesday, September 2 through 6 p.m., Monday, September 7. Contractor crews installing new storm water structures. https://www.modot.org/node/95981

09/01/2026

🚒❤️ Firefighter Appreciation Month

This month, we recognize the men and women of the Joplin Fire Department for their dedication to protecting our community.

Whether responding to emergencies, providing lifesaving medical care, educating the public, or standing ready at a moment's notice, our firefighters serve Joplin every day with professionalism and commitment.

Thank you for answering the call and helping keep our community safe.

08/31/2026

☀️ 🗑️ With triple-digit temperatures expected again the week of August 31, Republic Services has notified the City of Joplin that crews will begin each day at 5 a.m., from Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Saturday, Sept. 5.

The City of Joplin contracts with Republic Services to provide curbside trash and recycling services to residents of the community. All curbside trash and recycling customers within Joplin city limits should expect their garbage truck to arrive earlier than normal, so it’s important to get your trash out to the curb on the night before your scheduled service.

ℹ️ For questions about solid waste services and the Republic Services schedule, visit their website at https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/joplin-mo.

08/31/2026

Mayor Rob O'Brian explains why the City sometimes uses economic development incentives and how they help our community grow. There's even a helpful graphic demonstrating how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) works.

08/30/2026

Your next opportunity could help build a stronger Joplin. From public safety to parks and everything in between, City employees make an impact every day.

🔗 View open positions: https://www.joplinmo.org/Jobs.aspx

08/28/2026

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See the September 2026 edition here:

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In this month's edition:

✅ Help shape the City’s 2027 budget priorities

✅ Learn about proposed transit changes designed to expand service

✅ Get tips to help your family stay ready for emergencies

✅ Grab your tickets for the 2027 State of the Community event