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Joplin Today
By the People, for the People
Joplin City Offices Closed Monday, Council Meeting Rescheduled
City services, including trash and recycling, will be impacted by Presidents' Day holiday
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The City of Joplin has announced that city offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. Additionally, the regularly scheduled Joplin City Council meeting on the third Monday of February has been moved to Tuesday, February 17 and will be held at the Corley Auditorium at Missouri Southern State University.
Why it matters
This closure and meeting rescheduling will impact residents who need to conduct business with the city, as well as those who typically attend the city council meetings. The change in location for the council meeting also means the public will not be able to view the proceedings via the city's normal live stream.
The details
City Hall, the Recycling Center, Sunshine Lamp Trolley, and MAPS system will all be closed on Presidents' Day, February 16. Regular city operations will resume on Tuesday, February 17. Residential trash and curbside recycling services will not be affected by the holiday. The rescheduled city council meeting on February 17 will be broadcast live by KGCS-TV, the television station of Missouri Southern State University, and will also be available for on-demand viewing on the city's website after the meeting.
- City offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.
- The Joplin City Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, February 16 has been moved to Tuesday, February 17 at 6 p.m.
- The February 17 city council meeting will be broadcast live by KGCS-TV and rebroadcast on Wednesday, February 18 at 6 p.m.
The players
City of Joplin
The local government of Joplin, Missouri, which is responsible for providing municipal services and overseeing city operations.
KGCS-TV
The television station of Missouri Southern State University, which will broadcast the rescheduled Joplin City Council meeting live and provide a rebroadcast.
Missouri Southern State University
The university hosting the rescheduled Joplin City Council meeting in its Corley Auditorium.
What’s next
The rescheduled Joplin City Council meeting on February 17 will be available for on-demand viewing on the city's website after the meeting concludes.
The takeaway
This closure and meeting rescheduling highlights the impact that federal holidays can have on local government operations and public access to city council proceedings. Residents should be aware of the changes to plan accordingly for any city business they need to conduct.
