The Joplin Globe

In this week's episode, sponsored by Travel Inspirations, new Joplin Public Library Director Jeana Gockley talks about how things have changed since she left the system in 2016, the opportunities and challenges of the new building and the biggest issue facing the library in the future. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode, Joe Hadsall takes a deeper look at a unique timepiece in downtown Joplin, and talks with Ron Jones about the sundial embedded in his building. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode, Janet Kavandi, director of NASA's Glenn Research Center, talks to us about the historic Apollo 11 moon landing in advance of its 50th anniversary, and how that historic mission is helping NASA plan for Project Artemis, which marks a return to the moon for the first time since 1972. Music: "Happy Alley" by Keviin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode, we preview some of the upcoming county fairs across the region, and discuss their importance to the young farmers who compete in them. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," Paul Bloomberg, director of the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department, talks about the city's annual fireworks show, how well it fits at Missouri Southern State University and about The Mixtapes, the evening's featured band. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," Joe Hadsall introduces a new segment called "Second Sight," an uncommon look into common commodities, including the connections they have with the Joplin area. This debut segment talks about a deck of playing cards, the Kentucky company that makes them, and an upcoming international merger. Music: "Happy Alley" and "Destiny Day" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," we speak with Clifford Wert and Emily Frankoski, who address some of the common concerns and criticisms of the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex to be built in downtown Joplin. We also cheer for the St. Louis Blues. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode, we speak to Spiva Center of the Arts' Susan Adams and Shaun Conroy about exhibits that opened up this month, including "Darral Dishman: The Artist as Mentor" and "Family Affair: A Multi-generational Exhibit." And we won't say a word about the dog park in Night Vale. Not a word. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this special edition of "In Case You Missed It," we feature a reporter's notebook interview with Kimberly Baker speaking about tornado damage and recovery efforts in Carl Junction. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.

In this week's episode of "In Case You Missed It," Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce President Toby Teeter talks more about the chamber's new direction and the economic reality that drives it. Music: "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com.