Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Good Morning, Joplin. Did you know you can just walk right in to Texas Roadhouse and buy half a dozen rolls for $2.74? It’s true. I did it. And it comes with a tub of butter…

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• Free Tree Limb Disposal Open Through May 24

• MSSU Launches New 3D Printing Center for Precision Health

• Joplin Health Department Launches Annual Mosquito Control Program

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

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Feeding Hope in Barton County

The Good Samaritan Shop in Lamar is one of 11 local food partners we’re highlighting through Arvest’s Million Meals campaign. Supported by the Barton County Ministerial Alliance, this nonprofit provides USDA commodities, emergency food, and senior boxes to residents facing hardship — serving nearly 500 families each month.

Their on-site thrift shop helps fund these efforts, offering affordable goods while giving back to the community. Serving nearly 500 families each month, they offer more than just food—they provide hope and community support.

✅ Donate online, in the Arvest Go app, by phone, or at any branch.

Your contribution helps nourish neighbors, support local programs, and strengthen Barton County. arvest.com/millionmeals

⚾️ Joplin Outlaws Ticket Prices

Before we get to any other stories—we goofed. Monday we posted the Joplin Outlaws’ ticket prices. Except we didn’t post this year’s ticket prices. We post last year’s ticket prices. Below are the correct prices for the 2025 season, which starts tomorrow!

• Single Game Tickets: $6 - $21 per game

• Single Game Suites: $300 per game

• Full Season Suites: $175 per game

• Party Deck: $20 per person (20 guest minimum)

• more group tickets and flex deals at joplinoutlaws.com

This also gives us an opportunity to tell you about their new, custom beer brewed in partnership with Bricktown Brewery, “Outlaw Lager”. Opening night also means $1 domestic beers!

Check out their Facebook post and give them a follow so you can have one more place to find out about their upcoming games!

🌳 Free Tree Limb Disposal Open Through May 24

Following the severe storms on May 19, the City of Joplin has opened a temporary tree limb drop-off site to help residents clear storm damage. The site is located at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue and will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, May 24.

Here’s what you need to know:

• 🌳 Tree limbs only — no other storm debris accepted

• 📍 Open to Joplin residents only

• 🚫 No contractors allowed

• ✂️ Limbs must be cut to 4 feet or shorter, no more than 4 inches in diameter

• 🪵 Bundles must weigh 50 pounds or less

Please stay alert when entering the debris area and watch for city workers. For those using curbside yard waste pickup, the same size and bundling rules apply.

📞 Questions? Call the Recycling Coordinator at 417-624-0820 ext. 1501 or Republic Services at 800-431-1507.

🧠 MSSU Launches New 3D Printing Center for Precision Health

Missouri Southern State University officially unveiled its latest leap into health science innovation with the launch of the Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health. Funded by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development’s Science to Jobs program, the center is designed to serve both as a research hub and a workforce training site.

While healthcare is the primary focus, the center will be open to anyone interested in learning 3D printing skills. Dr. Crystal Lemmons, Dean of the College of Health, highlighted its potential in dental medicine, while MSSU President Dr. Dean Van Galen emphasized plans to offer certificates and training to students and professionals alike. Courses haven’t started just yet, and for now, the center is temporarily housed in the Ummel Technology Building. It will move into the highly anticipated Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center when it opens in 2026.

🦟 Joplin Health Department Launches Annual Mosquito Control Program

Mosquito season is here, and the Joplin Health Department is back at it with their annual mosquito control efforts within city limits. The program combines early-morning fogging, larvicide treatment, and public education to help reduce the population of these tiny—but pesky—biters.

Here’s how it works:

• 🦟 Fogging for adult mosquitoes happens between 4:00 and 7:30 AM using a low-toxicity EPA-approved pesticide (permethrin). Routes will be posted in advance on the city’s website.

• 💧 Larvicide is used in standing water across public areas to stop mosquitoes from ever reaching adulthood.

• ☎️ Think you’ve got a swarm? Call 417-623-6122 to report heavy mosquito activity.

If you'd prefer your property not be fogged, contact the Health Department to opt out.
📞 866-628-9891
🖥️ health.mo.gov/mosquitoes

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Wednesday: 🌡️ 52 | 76 ☀️

Thursday: 🌡️ 55 | 74 ☀️

Friday: 🌡️ 52 | 72 🌧️ 55%

Upcoming:

🏃 Men’s and Women’s Track & Field
2025 NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, held May 22–24 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Schedule:

Thursday, May 22
12:30 p.m. MT | Women's Hammer Throw: Dailynn VanDeren, Briar Gillum and Kirsten Womack
5:30 p.m. MT | Men's Long Jump: Caleb Manning
7:55 p.m. MT | Men's 400m Hurdles – Prelim: JaDarius Pigg
 
Friday, May 23
2:00 p.m. MT | Women's Discus Throw: Briar Gillum and Kirsten Womack
5:00 p.m. MT | Men's Discus Throw: Cedric Pearson and Jamale Williams
5:05 p.m. MT | Men's Triple Jump: Caleb Manning
6:35 p.m. MT | Women's 100m Hurdles – Prelims: Ashyiria Savage
6:55 p.m. MT | Men's 110m Hurdles – Prelims: JaDarius Pigg
 
Saturday, May 24
11:00 a.m. MT | Women's Pole Vault: Abby Hobbs
11:30 a.m. MT | Women's Javelin Throw: Adrianne Casey and Keilee Johnson
1:15 p.m. MT | Women's Shot Put: Dailynn VanDeren, Briar Gillum and Kirsten Womack
2:45 p.m. MT | Men's Javelin Throw: Ethan Dias and Garrett Strange
5:05 p.m. MT | Men's Shot Put: Cedric Pearson and Jamale Williams
6:00 p.m. MT | Women's 100m Hurdles – Finals: TBD
6:10 p.m. MT | Men's 110m Hurdles – Finals: TBD
7:35 p.m. MT | Men's 400m Hurdles – Finals: TBD
8:30 p.m. MT | Men's 5000m: Ryan Riddle

5/21 🏍️ One flag, 50 states, one mission: The Patriot Tour arrives in Joplin at VFW Post 534. Join the escort, attend the flag ceremony, and honor veterans with food, raffles, and community.

5/22 🌸 Tour a flower farm + score blooms: Beyond the Booth: LuMae Floriculture Tour happens from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in Webb City. Get a behind-the-scenes look at this local farm — plus a voucher for a free bouquet! Space is limited, so grab your ticket early.

5/22 🎸 Live alt-rock, all ages: Blackthorn hosts Modern View, Violets Are Blue, and Crimson Love at 6pm. $5 cover. All ages welcome until 10pm — come early, stay loud.

5/22 🌿 Grow native, grow smart: Nativescaping Workshop is at 6pm at the Steadley Family Legacy Center. Learn beginner-friendly gardening tips, get free native seeds, and earn credit toward the Restoration Carthage Program. Hosted with Wildcat Glades.

5/22 👗 Sip, shop & summer style: Girls Night with Paint Chips & Glitter and Famos Italian Smokehouse is your excuse to get out on the town. Enjoy dinner, browse new arrivals, and enter to win a $25 credit for food or cocktails!

5/23🎨 Create at your own pace: Open Paint Studio returns from 1:00 - 6:00 PM. Ages 8+ can paint on canvas, wood, or glass with help from studio artists. No instruction — just space to explore your creativity.

5/23 🤠 90s country legends: Roots & Boots brings Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye to Downstream at 8pm. With 40+ Top 10 hits between them, this trio promises a night of stories, singalongs, and country gold. Doors at 7pm.

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