Harvey Jones Built More Than Trucks | Joplin News

Joplin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

This Saturday, Har-Ber Village celebrates Harvey Jones, the visionary founder who built a trucking empire and then poured his fortune into education and community—creating a living history museum that’s welcomed five million visitors. Known for his love of kids, he once saved shuttered schools with rented churches and teacher supplies, later funding scholarships and serving on the school board for decades. Now, free ice cream honors a man who turned success into legacy, preserving the past while inspiring the next generation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…