Experts launch effort to prevent flood deaths (The Joplin Globe)

Heavy rains in 2007 and 2008 in Missouri triggered dozens of water rescues involving people who, for the most part, chose to cross flooded roads in vehicles. For six people, that was a fatal choice.

Neosho to seek public input on downtown (The Joplin Globe)

NEOSHO, Mo. — The city of Neosho is preparing to gather public input this month on proposed improvements to the square with an eye toward developing a strategic plan for the downtown area this year, officials said this week.

2008 weather full of heavy rainfall, tornado outbreaks (The Joplin Globe)

In a year when cities around Missouri set or came close to records for rainfall, the town of Miller got some of the worst of it.

Officials say DREAM program likely to continue (The Joplin Globe)

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Although no official statement has been issued on the future of Missouri’s DREAM program, some city and state officials say they are confident the program will continue under Gov.-elect Jay Nixon.

Mike Pound: Friends organize fund-raiser after tragedy (The Joplin Globe)

Christmas has always been a major celebration for Carolyn Hollingshead and her family.