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10/22/2025

🧠 FALL INTO FUN! 🍁
Your cozy fall afternoon just got a whole lot more entertaining! The Fall Issue of Joplin Living is packed with brain-teasing fun for all ages — whether you’re a crossword champ, Sudoku solver, or word search wizard. ✍️🧩
📖 Inside this issue:
✔️ A full crossword puzzle with local and seasonal clues
✔️ A STATE FAIR word search (can you find “corndog” and “carousel”?)
✔️ A classic Sudoku grid to test your logic
✔️ All wrapped in warm, leafy fall vibes 🍁
Perfect for porch sits, road trips, or winding down with cider and a pencil. 📝
🧡 Grab your copy today and give your brain a fun fall workout!

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10/21/2025

Something inspiring is on the horizon. 20 women who are shaping Joplin’s future, all in one powerful issue. 🌟 Coming Oct. 29.

10/17/2025

TWIRL INTO COMFORT 🍲 | It’s National Pasta Day!

From hand-rolled ravioli to grandma’s baked spaghetti, today is all about the carb-filled comfort we know and love — pasta. 🍜❤️

Whether you're a fan of classic fettuccine Alfredo, hearty lasagna, or a big bowl of pesto perfection, Joplin Living is celebrating the noodle joy that brings people together across the table.

🍷 Tag your favorite Four States pasta spot below — or share your go-to homemade recipe!
We’re on the hunt for the most-loved pastas in the region 🍽️

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10/14/2025

🎂 SWEET CELEBRATIONS START HERE!
It’s National Dessert Day, and we’re officially giving you permission to indulge. 🍩🍦 Whether you're a cake connoisseur, pie purist, or cookie fanatic — today’s the day to treat yourself (and maybe someone else too!).
At Joplin Living, we believe every great dessert has a story — from grandma’s passed-down pumpkin bread to that unforgettable slice of hummingbird cake at a downtown café. 🥧✨
🍓 What’s your favorite local dessert in the Four States?
Drop it in the comments and share the sugar! We just might feature it in an upcoming issue...

10/13/2025

🌿 TRAILBLAZING IN JOPLIN
Tin Cup Trail offers a scenic ride along an Ozark stream
Looking for your next outdoor adventure close to home? 🚴‍♀️ Lace up your shoes or grab your bike — the brand-new Tin Cup Trail in Joplin is ready to ride!
In the Fall issue of Joplin Living, columnist Andy Ostmeyer takes us along a peaceful stretch of the trail as it winds past wildflowers, shady trees, and the rippling waters of an Ozark stream. Designed as an after-work escape, this new trail offers:
🌉 A future suspension bridge that promises to be a local landmark
🌲 Trails for biking, walking, or just soaking in nature
🧡 A safe, connected space supported by the Joplin Trails Coalition and community partners
Whether you're chasing fresh air, fall leaves, or a little quiet time by the water, this trail has something for everyone.
📍 Trailhead: Near the Joplin Family Y on 32nd Street
📖 Full story + photos in the Fall issue of Joplin Living

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10/07/2025

🌸 IN FULL BLOOM: A Sensory Celebration of August’s Garden
Late summer gardens in the Four States aren’t just beautiful — they’re wildly intoxicating, bursting with scent, color, and even flavor.
In our Fall issue, garden columnist Sandy Parrill takes us on a tour of August’s most vibrant blooms — from golden plumes and rose petals to fresh basil and lemon verbena. It’s a celebration of beauty, bees, and beverages.
🌿 BONUS: Try Sandy’s garden-inspired drink recipe!
🥬 Basil Syrup for cocktails, mocktails, or drizzling
🍋 Basil Lemon Limeade for a bright backyard sip
✨ “This isn’t just a feast for the eyes — it’s a season to smell, taste, and feel your way through the garden.”
📖 Read the full piece in the Fall issue of Joplin Living.
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10/05/2025

📚 TO THE TEACHERS WHO SHAPE OUR WORLD

Today on World Teacher’s Day, we celebrate the educators who inspire, uplift, and empower — one student, one classroom, one day at a time. 💛

From pre-K to high school, music to math, 4 State teachers are quiet heroes in our neighborhoods. They don’t just teach — they listen, lead, and love. ✏️💬

At Joplin Living, we’re proud to honor the men and women in our schools who light the spark of learning across the Four States.

🍁 Drop a comment below to shout out a teacher who made a difference in your life — and let’s fill this post with gratitude.

10/04/2025

💙 Facebook Post (Joplin Living – Health Feature)

🫁 “It’s not just about numbers—it’s about living fully.”
Dr. Rob McNab shares how knowing your VO₂ max could be one of the most powerful things you do for your health.

Dr. McNab shows how this simple fitness measurement can be your personal prescription for more energy, fewer health risks, and a longer, healthier life.

📖 In our Fall issue, learn:
✅ What VO₂ max actually is
✅ Why it matters more than cholesterol or blood pressure
✅ How to improve it — even with just a walk around the block

🧡 “You don’t have to train for Everest, but you do deserve the strength and confidence to chase whatever your mountain may be.”

🔎 Read the full story in the Fall issue of Joplin Living for your wellness roadmap.

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10/01/2025

💗 TOGETHER, JOPLIN STANDS STRONG
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors, and remember the loved ones we've lost.
At Joplin Living, we’re proud to stand with the women (and men) in our community whose stories remind us of the power of early detection, strong support systems, and unwavering hope.
💬 “There’s strength in every scar, and beauty in every brave step forward.”
This month, wear pink, schedule your check-up, lift each other up, and light the way toward a future without breast cancer.

09/30/2025

🍂🎭 OCTOBER IN JOPLIN: Fall Fun, Festivals & Family Favorites
There’s something for everyone this October in Joplin — from downtown art walks and porchfests to Shakespeare, spooky trails, and toe-tapping live music. Mark your calendars and make it a month to remember! 🍁
📅 Here’s a peek at what’s happening:
🎨 Oct. 2: First Thursday Art Walk – 5:30-8:30 p.m., Downtown Joplin
📖 Oct. 4 & 9: West African Folktales – Live storytelling at Joplin Public Library & MSSU
🏡 Oct. 4: North Heights Porchfest – Music, food & neighbors, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
🎭 Oct. 11: Maddi’s Fridge – A children’s theater performance at the Cornell Complex, 2 p.m.
🎨 Oct. 16: Third Thursday – 5:30-8:30 p.m., Downtown Joplin
🎭 Oct. 17: Twelfth Night – Shakespeare at the Cornell Complex, 7 p.m.
👻 Oct. 24–25: Ghostly Glades Tours – Spooky family walks in Wildcat Park, 5–8:30 p.m.
🎼 Oct. 25: Broadway & Hollywood in Four Hands – Live piano duo, 4 p.m., Cornell Complex
🎃 Oct. 31: Halloween! – Time to trick or treat, Joplin style
✨ From porch concerts to ghost tours and pumpkin nights, fall in the Four States is packed with ways to connect, explore, and celebrate.
📰 Don’t miss the full events guide in the Fall Issue of Joplin Living.

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09/29/2025

🖌️ PRESERVING HERITAGE THROUGH ART
Meet Amanda Calderon-Kidston — a talented local artist using her craft to honor her roots, preserve cultural stories, and connect with generations past. 🌻🎨
In our Fall issue, Amanda shares how her embroidered works are more than art — they’re acts of remembrance and resilience. Her vibrant pieces, full of color and symbolism, speak to identity, heritage, and the healing power of tradition.
✨ “By creating these pieces, I’m connecting with my heritage and ancestors and honoring their legacy.” – Amanda Calderon-Kidston
📖 Read the full story in the latest issue of Joplin Living and explore Amanda’s journey through fiber, color, and culture.
🧵 Available now in print and online.

09/25/2025

💬 I Am Joplin: Chalise Cooper
Carrying on a family legacy in the heart of East Town, Chalise Cooper is living proof that roots run deep in Joplin — and that giving back is a full-circle calling.
From attending kindergarten just blocks from where her great-grandmother once lived, to now leading as a dedicated community advocate, Chalise has made service part of her family tradition. Whether it’s organizing Emancipation Days, helping youth through the Boys & Girls Club, or preserving the legacy of Ewert Park — she’s woven into the fabric of the neighborhood she loves.

🗣️ “My home has always been East Town. It’s where my mom grew up, and her mom, and her mom’s mom. I want to keep investing in this place.”

🌳 This year marks the 100th anniversary of Ewert Park, and Chalise is helping shape its future while honoring its past.

📖 Read her story in the Fall issue of Joplin Living — a powerful reminder of what it means to grow where you're planted.

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