Top vote-getters for Joplin compliments announced at City Hall

(From the City of Joplin)

Citizens who received the top votes for their compliment of Joplin were recognized today at Joplin City Hall. This announcement was the culmination of the City’s 145th Birthday promotion as the City of Joplin and Joplin Historical Museum teamed up asking residents what they liked about Joplin.

More than 145 compliments were received finishing the sentence, “I like Joplin because…” The public was then asked to vote on their five favorite ones, and the top 12 vote-getters would be featured in the Joplin Historical Museum’s 2019 calendar. The winners are listed below.


I like Joplin because... Author's Name

of its strong sense of community and all of the natural beauty………….…. Emily Freitas

it has beautiful parks………………………………………………………..…. Jake Cowen

it's where you'll find my biggest blessings: Family, Friends and Faith!... Kim Hounschell

the community strives to preserve its history and heritage……………… Billie Holladay Skelley

the cost of living is better than most cities its size with good employment opportunities……..…Duane Stokes

there's a genuine kindness in this town. People respond when others are in need…….… Lisa Olliges Green

it was here I saw the very best humanity has to offer following our darkest chapter in May 2011…………….. Doug Hunt

of the spirit of the people - government, hospitals, parks, churches, schools. The whole spirit of our town………..…Dixie Boyd-Carter

it smells like sunshine and roses………………………………………………Lindsey Dameron

of its growing arts, culture and entertainment opportunities for all ages……..Sharon Beshore

this community is strong and comes together to help each other when needed……. Ann Lane

it's HOME! …………………………………………………………………… Kris Herring

Winners of the 145 Compliments for Joplin birthday promotion received a 2019 Joplin Historical Museum calendar, courtesy of the Museum and the Joplin Historical Society.

The Museum publishes a calendar each year highlighting images in Joplin from the past 50-plus years. All the images are part of the museum's outstanding collection of Murwin Mosler photographs. Mosler was a well-known, highly sought photographer for Joplin events in the mid to late 1900’s. His photos portray the history of Joplin, from business openings, weddings, to everyday activities. Upon Mosler’s death, the family graciously donated his photograph collection to the Museum.

The 2019 calendars are available for purchase for $10 at the Museum and make a great holiday gift.

Joplin was incorporated by the State of Missouri as a City on March 23, 1873.