Inside Joplin features news and commentary about Joplin, Missouri, and the surrounding area, including Webb City, Carl Junction, Carthage, Sarcoxie, Neosho, Granby, Seneca, Diamond, Lamar, Golden City, Liberal, Anderson, and Pineville, with information about Jasper, Newton, Barton, and McDonald counties.
Monday, August 31, 2020
Cherokee County Sheriff offers $10,000 reward for information leading to location of Karol Sullens
In April, 2002, Donald D. Kidwell was sentenced in connection to Karol's disappearance, although her body has never been recovered.
"For the past 29 years, Karol's family has had to struggle with not being able to properly lay her to rest. That's an anguish which continues with each passing day," stated Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.
"In an effort to locate Karol's remains, through private funds, today we are announcing a $10,000.00 reward for information which directly leads to her discovery."
If someone has specific information as to the location of Karol's remains, they can contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at 620-429-3992, 620-848-3000, by visiting the agency website at www.cherokeecountykssheriff.com or by texting 888777. Just type 'tip cherokee' followed by the specific information they wish to provide.
Minutes provided for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI
August 24, 2020
There being a quorum present, the regular meeting of the Crowder College Board of Trustees of the Community College District of Newton-McDonald Counties, Missouri, was called to order by Board Chair, Mr. Andy Wood, at about 10:05 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020, in the Wright Conference Center of Farber Hall following the annual public tax levy hearing.
Members present for the meeting were:
Andy Wood, Chair
Diane Andris, Member
Vickie Barnes, Treasurer
Rick Butler, Vice Chair
Al Chapman, Secretary
Larry Vancuren, Member
Also attending the meeting were:
Glenn Coltharp, President
Martha Nimmo, Administrative Assistant to the President
Joseph Brenner, Associate Vice President of Finance/ Controller
Cindy Brown, Director of Public Information
Kathy Parker-Collier, Grants Director
Jim Cullumber, Director of Institutional Advancement
Chett Daniel, Director of Institutional Research and Innovations
Aaron Divine, Director, McDonald County Instructional Center
Jamie Emery, Director, Maddox Hill Behavior Support Center
Mark Fitch, Director, Webb City Instructional Center
Mickie Mahan, Associate Vice President of Information Services, Enterprise Applications
Adam Morris, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Darrin Pfeifly, Director of Transport Training
Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance
Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs
Al Stadler, Vice President of Information Services
Jamie Ward, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Phillip Witt, Associate Vice President of Career and Technical Education
Keith Zoromski, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Natalie Dikeman, Access Family Care
Dr. Jerry Jumper, Access Family Care
Mr. Wood asked if there was any objection to moving the COVID Testing Report/ Access Care MOU agenda item prior to the Financials Report so that meeting guests could leave as needed, and there were no objections.
The following new employees were introduced and welcomed: Sam Hoover, IT Support Technician/ Help Desk; Steven Brunson, Web Programmer/ Analyst; Daniel Witcher, Information Services Security Manager; Nathan Achey, Director of IT Infrastructure; Chris Mims, Transport Training Instructor; Ken Choi, Counselor; Phillip Whiteman, Drug Free Communities Program Coordinator; Melissa Harrison, Career and Transfer Services Coordinator; Amy Mosburg, Upward Bound Academic Coordinator, and Madison Mayes, Information Desk Attendant (PT).
Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests
Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests
Carthage man injured in accident on I-44
A Carthage man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5 a.m. Sunday on I-44, five miles southeast of Carthage.
Highway Patrol Arrests August 30-31
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Highway Patrol Arrests August 29-30
Kimberly D. Ross, 48, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Mosquito spraying scheduled in Carthage
Agenda posted for Jasper County Commission meeting
Extra Joplin Police officers on streets tonight searching for drunk drivers
-Attorney fees
-Loss of license
-Loss of job
-Tow bill
-Lost time at work for court appearances
-Increased insurance costs
-Personal embarrassment when friends and family finds out
-Could prevent you from getting the job you want in the future
-Your name in the news
-Jail time
-Injury / death, or causing injury or death to another person
Highway Patrol Arrests August 28-29
Robert L. Collins, 42, Lampe, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance
Friday, August 28, 2020
Informational meeting scheduled at Prairie State Park
The public is invited to share comments about the park and its operations during the informational meeting. Staff will be present to provide information and answer questions.
The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others amid ongoing public health concerns. Come prepared with hand sanitizer and bottled water, avoid large and congested crowds, and please stay home if sick. Face coverings are encouraged when social-distancing measures are difficult to maintain, and may be required by local orders.
Prairie State Park is located at 128 N.W. 150th Lane in Mindenmines. To register and get additional information about the meeting, please contact Prairie State Park at 417-843-6711.
Joplin city offices to be closed on Labor Day, City Council meeting rescheduled
Public Safety services and Airport operations will continue to operate throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend, as these departments run 24/7 throughout the year.
Due to the holiday, residential trash and curbside recycling services will not be picked up on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Customers who usually have trash and recycling picked up on Mondays will have their trash and recycling picked up on Tuesday, September 8. For the remainder of the week, the residential trash and curbside recycling collection will move forward one day with Friday’s customers having a Saturday pick-up.
The Republic Services Transfer Station in Galena, Kansas will also be closed September 5 through September 7. This “long” weekend is due to Kansas and Missouri solid waste, landfill, and transfer station regulations.
Jasper County Marriage Licenses
Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petition
Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin
Joplin Police Department Arrests August 27-28
Highway Patrol Arrests August 27-28
Lamar Police Department Weekly Update
Reports - 21
Car stops - 25
DWI/DWI-D - 2
Drugs - 1
Misc. Arrests – 12
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks - 9
8/19/2020 Officer Findley made an arrest for possession of methamphetamine.
8/19/2020 Officer Lawrence made a DWI/Alcohol arrest at 12th & Broadway.
8/20/2020 Officer Lawrence received a report of a stolen U-Haul in the 1000 block of E 12th St. The U-Haul had been stolen in Arkansas and was returned to the local U-Haul agent. A warrant was issued in Arkansas.
8/22/2020 Officer Hockett made a DWI/Alcohol arrest in the 100 block of North Truman.
8/22/2020 Officer Lawrence investigated a theft in the 1000 block of Maple. Investigation continues.
8/22/2020 Sgt. Graham investigated the theft from a vehicle in the 700 block of East 12th St. Investigation continues.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-5054 and speak with Chief Joe Moore or Deputy Chief John Davis.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Seneca Police Department Arrests
On 8/20/20, Officer Zimmerman made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Oneida for an equipment violation. The passenger, Gregory Nelson had 6 McDonald County Warrants for: No Insurance x2, No Seatbelt x2, Moving Traffic Violation, and a Misdemeanor Warrant. Nelson was arrested and transported to Newton County Jail.