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, April 21, 2025
Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekend Arrests
Highway Patrol Arrests April 20-21
Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting
CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Neosho Campus Wright Conference Center Monday, April 28, 2025 Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Call to order
A. Welcome guests
II. Consent Agenda (Board Action)
- New Trustee Oath of Office
- Election of Board Officers
- Minutes from previous meeting
- Approval of checks written for February
- Vehicle Use Policy – Second Reading
- Sam’s Club Policy – Second Reading
- Load, Overload and Stipend Policy (Amendments) – Second Reading
- Contract Renewal List
III. Personnel (Board Action)
A. Retirements and Resignations
B. Changes of Status
C. Employments
IV. Academic Programs (Board Action)
A. Addition of Programs
B. Modification of Programs
C. Deletion of Programs
V. Budget and Finances
A. Grants (Informational)
B. Contract and Purchase Approval (Anything over $25,000) BOARD ACTION
C. Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)
- Project Description: Annual Service Fee for Maxient's Case Manager software
- Project Description: Replacing the ice machine in the athletic training room.
- Project Description: MAACCE AEL conference in Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
- Project Description: EValue Allied Health Subscription for OTA Fieldwork software (renewal
- Project Description: Hotel stay for a Talent Search summer cultural trip to Atlanta, Georgia.
- Project Description: Meal money for cultural trip to Houston, Tx.
- Project Description: Removal of 12 fully grown trees on the Crowder Cassville campus
VI. Special Presentations (Informational)
- TRIO UB/UBMS Presentation
- Physical Plant
- Budget – First Reading
VII. President’s Report (Informational)
VIII. Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)
IX. New Business (Informational)
X. Executive Session
XI. Adjournment
Crowder students recognized as Phi Theta Kappa All-Missouri academic team members
(From Crowder College)Crowder College had two students recognized as Phi Theta Kappa All-Missouri Academic team members: Emma Giebler (Neosho) and Payton Wilson (Greenfield). The students received a medal and certificate and a cash award.
“As a faculty advisor for Crowder College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, we would like to express our appreciation to the Missouri Community College Association for hosting this award luncheon.
Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for associate degree-granting colleges. Crowder College chapter XiXi was established in 1965. To become a member of PTK as student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average while attending full-time, 12 or more hours. Students meeting the requirements are then sent an invitation to join the organization. One of the major benefits of PTK besides the recognition, is the scholarship opportunities.
(Photo- Emma Giebler, accompanied by PTK Chapter Advisors (l-r): Suzanne Prior, PTK Advisor, Emma Giebler, Dr. David Schieffler, PTK Advisor.)
Newton County Marriage Licenses
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Sarcoxie woman suffers serious injuries in collision in Duenweg
Highway Patrol Arrests April 19-20
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Highway Patrol Arrests April 18-19
Friday, April 18, 2025
Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
Highway Patrol Arrests April 17-18
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
Highway Patrol Arrests April 16-17
Parks and Recreation completes tree care for Joplin parks
With this grant, Joplin Parks and Recreation completed its tree inventory and assessed trees for risk at Senator Ron Richard Memorial Park, Campbell Parkway, and Garvin Park. Staff also pruned trees in Senator Ron Richard Memorial Park and Campbell Parkway. These parks are centrally located in Joplin and are a popular destination for the public.
"We’ve had a strong partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation over the years," said Paul Bloomberg, Parks and Recreation Director. "Their help has made a big difference in keeping our city’s forests healthy, and we truly value their support."
Community Forestry Cost-share grants assist communities with promoting the benefits of and improving their community forests. MDC's Community Conservation Program promotes sustainable development practices and the establishment of natural resource conservation practices in municipal and developing areas. Their support helps the City maintain its Tree City USA status.