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A development agreement with Allo Joplin for the construction of a fiber-optic broadband service in the city received final approval of the Joplin City Council.

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — The newly elected Joplin City Council members were sworn in Monday evening, April 8, 2024. Outgoing Mayor Doug Lawson firstly presented appreciations to outgoing council members.

Veteran City Council member and city volunteer Keenan Cortez was elected mayor of Joplin during council reorganization Monday night.

During the April 2, 2024, General Election, citizens of Joplin voted on several Council positions and “Proposition Progress,” the Capital Improvements Sales Tax

A 12-year extension of Joplin’s capital improvements sales tax won approval by a vote of 2,141 to 1,391 in Tuesday’s election, according to complete but unofficial results.

A 12-year extension of Joplins capital improvements sales tax won approval by a vote of 2,141 to 1,391 in Tuesdays election, according to complete but unofficial results.

Homelessness and affordable housing along with a need for more public transportation and continued efforts on public safety emerged as topics with a variety of views expressed among the six

JOPLIN, Mo. (Joplin City Council Chambers) - MSSU held their traditional Joplin City Council Candidate Forum, this year hosted by Lisa Olliges of MSSU. It was held in the City

There are not enough certified candidates yet to fill both the general seats for Joplin City Council in the April election.

Four residents so far have been certified to be candidates in the April election for seats on the Joplin City Council.