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'Doggy Dive-In' swim day at Cunningham this Saturday

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JOPLIN, Mo. – An end-of-summer dog pool party is taking place this Saturday, August 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Cunningham Aquatic Center. “Doggy Dive-In” will be held after the pool is closed to guests for the season.

Inspired by nearby communities, the first Doggy Dive-In was held in 2018, making this the fourth event of its kind in Joplin.

“We kind of reached out and saw how they were doing their dog swims and we decided it might be a good idea for us to start doing one, because we know there’s interest in an event like this. So far, it’s been great every time we’ve done it,” said Recreation Coordinator of Joplin Parks and Rec Jessica Johnson.

Hosted by Joplin Parks and Recreation and Joplin Humane Society, the event is open to all friendly dogs over six months old, spayed/neutered, of all breeds and sizes.

To register, visit the Joplin Athletic Complex located at 3301 W. 1st Street with a copy of your dog’s current shot records.

The event is free to Parr Hill Dog Park members, free with a donation to the Joplin Humane Society, or $5 per dog.

On Saturday, owners must show a copy of their dog’s shot records at the front desk – rabies, distemper, parvo virus – to enter the pool.

Dogs must be on a leash when not in the pool, and humans are not allowed in the water.

Iola businesses pay pool admission for kids

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IOLA, Kan. – Businesses in Iola, Kansas are paying for kids to swim at the Iola Pool free of charge.

Outsiders Bar and Grill challenged other Iola businesses to contribute to the pool so kids could enjoy summer without worrying about money. Pool officials say this challenge helps area kids and the pool.

“It just goes to show that they’re going to support our community,” said Recreation Director Jason Bauer. “Let them come out swim for free. They’re involved, they want to see the kids get outside. I know the stereotype is a bunch of kids just want to stay inside and play those video games, so it’s nice to see all kids to get out and play.”

Outsiders Bar and Grill started off the challenge by paying for 60 kids passes.

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Joplin Council discusses action plans in Monday work session

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JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin City Council held a work session Monday. On the agenda, the city’s action plans for future development.

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The action plans look to address declining neighborhoods, homelessness, economic opportunities, crime, and city service levels. City officials hope to get the plans fully worked out by April so they can be ballot measures for elections in May.

“These action plans drive at the heart of that,” says Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards. “It’s finally addressing that question about ‘Why doesn’t the city take care of this?’, or ‘Why doesn’t the city do this?’ I think by addressing these, we’re addressing the communities needs. We’re proposing to provide a higher level of service to the community. I think it’s serving our community in the best way possible.”

City officials also looked at the results of a study about the preferred future of Ewert Pool. That study showed people would like it turned into a splash park.