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The Adair County Health Department has confirmed 15 new cases of COVID-19
since Monday. This three-day increase brings the overall case count to 3,547 with 40 active cases and 3,473 people who have left isolation. New cases involve females ages 7, 22, 28, 43, 47, 49 and 54. Males are ages 9, 10, two age 30, 37, 56, 71 and 81. Four reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. Three are in the K-12 schools sector and one is a breakthrough case.

The 30th Annual Parade of Champions marching band and field show competition, is being held tomorrow in Kahoka. There are 25 bands in the parade competition and 16 bands for the field show. You can watch the bands on the parade route which will go along the west side of the square, turn on to Main Street, and continue east to the High School. The parade starts at 2PM. The field show competition will take place at the Clark County High School Activity Field starting at 5:00 pm. There is an admission fee for the field show.

The Adair County Health Department is hosting a curbside vaccine event today for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. It’s from 1 to 3:30 p.m at their offices on South Jamison Street. Call 660-665-8491 to register. First, second, and third doses of the vaccine will be administered, along with boosters for those who received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months prior to the date you register for a booster. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are free, but you must bring proof of prior vaccination if you are receiving your second or third dose or a booster. COVID-19 vaccine consent forms are also required. You can access it from the Health Department website by clicking on “Forms” in the upper right corner of the home page and printing out the form. They will be available at the curbside vaccine clinic.

State Auditor Nicole Galloway released her regularly scheduled audit of Schuyler County this week. The county received an overall rating of “good” in the audit, which matches the “good” rating received by the county in a 2015 audit. Galloway said her audit recommended several areas for improvement that county government officials have shown a willingness to implement to better ensure efficiency and accountability for its taxpayers. Those recommendations include that the county develop an electronic communications records retention policy to comply with state law and to improve electronic data security measures in two county offices. Auditors also recommended that the Sheriff develop a better inventory control system for seized property, which was an area of concern auditors identified in the 2015 audit.

The Macon Police Department’s parking entrance is getting a makeover. The office remains open, but access to the parking lot and building is limited. The police department encourages you to call the office instead of making an in-person visit to avoid the construction area, 660-385-2195.

A person on an ATV was injured in a crash in Putnam County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report, the ATV, was traveling on on Highway 139, about three miles southeast of Powersville yesterday morning. The ATV, driven by 67-year-old Dale Davis, stopped in the roadway, and was struck in the rear by a transit van. Davis suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Putnam County Ambulance to a hospital.

The Adair County Health Department is holding a drive-through flu vaccine clinic today from from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the NEMO Fairgrounds for residents ages 3 and older. The regular and high-dose vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis. High-dose flu vaccines are recommended for those ages 65 and older. No registration is required for flu vaccines, and shots are free for Adair County residents. Medicare and Medicaid/MO HealthNet beneficiaries are asked to bring their insurance cards with them. Those going to the flu vaccine drive-through should visit the Health Department website and click on “Forms” in the upper right corner of the home page. You are encouraged to print out and complete the Flu Clinic Screening and Consent Form and bring it with you to the to minimize wait times. Face masks are required, and short-sleeved or loose-fitting shirts are recommended.

The Kirksville Police Department released new monthly statistics. For September, KPD took 2,026 calls for service. There were 578 offenses, 140 traffic stops, 62 arrests, 38 traffic accidents, and 4 traffic accidents with injury.

Hear a chirp, make a change! The City of Kirksville’s Fire Department reminds you that this is National #FirePreventionWeek. A chirping alarm means the battery, or the entire alarm, must be replaced. “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” by visiting www.fpw.org.

City crews will begin work to replace a water main on Green Street, between East Elm and East Burton Streets, today. As a result, Green Street will be closed in this area between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm while work is underway. The street will be reopened during the evening, overnight, and early morning hours. Construction is expected to take approximately six weeks, dependent upon weather. Those who need to travel in the area are strongly encouraged to use caution, drive slowly through work areas, and utilize alternate routes.