Joplin Missouri ?

In S W Mo. the two areas I would check out are Joplin and Springfield. I personally don't care for the Bootheel.
Mo is a Mopar state, but like everywhere the number of project cars keeps getting smaller.
Mo people are the salt of the earth and the backbone of this country. I guess I am biased in my opinion.
South Mo. is very conservative in all aspects. For me, take is good, not bad. If anyone wants Liberal go to KC or St Louis or even Columbia.