Melodee Colbert-Kean: The Queen Bee of Public Service
Melodee Colbert-Kean’s career highlights include serving as Joplin’s first African-American mayor, and as President of the National League of Cities.
Read More
Soar Trampoline Park
Wipeout, dodgeball, and more! There are many activities to entertain both kids at adults at Soar Trampoline Park – the only one of its kind in the Joplin area.
Read More
Murals in Joplin
Vibrant images enliven old brick building facades, capturing the dynamic energy of our town as its transformation continues.
Read More
What to Do in Joplin After 5 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what to do in Joplin after 5 p.m.? There are happy hours, live music, comedy, open mics, karaoke, painting, and even a hookah lounge.
Read More
Candy House Gourmet
I sampled a chocolate from here the first time I visited Joplin, and it was love at first bite.
Read More
Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre
Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, located on historic Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, features productions with evening and matinee options.
Read More
Jorge Leyva: Joplin’s World-Class Artist
Joplin artist Jorge Leyva wants others to see, feel, and experience art themselves, which is why he’s opened his sculpture garden to the public – for free.
Read More
Kendrick House
Kendrick House is the only pre-Civil War building that remains standing in Jasper County, Missouri. It is filled with history (and maybe a few ghosts).
Read More
