The Adair County Veterans Organizations will host a Veterans’ Day Ceremony at 11:00 am, Monday, November 11, 2024, at Kirksville’s Rieger Armory. Captain Jacqueline Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Truman State University, will be the featured speaker. Captain Donnelly was commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer in 2016. She joined the Department of Military Science Cadre at Truman State University in December 2022. Doors will open at 10:00 am. The Kirksville R-III Symphonic Band will provide music for the ceremony. There will be a luncheon for those who attend immediately after the ceremony. The public is encouraged to join local veterans as we remember and honor those who have served and continue to serve our nation to protect our freedom.
Kirksville P.D. lobby is closed
The Kirksville Police Department would like to inform citizens that the station’s lobby is closed this week to repair damage from a storm. The outer entryway will still be open if a citizen needs to make a report. Just hit the red button and an officer will respond.
Polls are open until 7 p.m.
Quick reminder that today is Election Day. Polls are open until 7 p.m. in Missouri. As long as you’re in line at 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. You can only vote at your assigned polling place or, if there is a problem at your assigned polling place, you may be eligible to vote at the central polling place. You can see your sample ballot on the website for the Secretary of State’s Office.
Staff begins winterizing park bathrooms
Kirksville Parks and Rec says In anticipation of freezing temperatures, park maintenance staff have begun the winterization process of park bathrooms. Freezing temperatures can cause water lines to burst creating costly repairs and delays in the spring. As a reminder, all park bathrooms and water fountains are closed each year from the end of October to the first week in April.
Route U is now open
Route U in Warren County is now open, four days ahead of schedule. Karrenbrock Construction, Inc. working with the Missouri Department of Transportation reopened the road on November 2, following the completion of a slide repair project, located between Rogers Drive and Lake Ridge Lane, approximately 1.25 miles north of Missouri Route 94.
New police officer for Kirksville PD
The Kirksville Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of a new police officer. Officer Trevor Greathouse was sworn in and began his duties with the patrol division of KPD on October 25, 2024. Greathouse is a 2024 graduate of the Law Enforcement Training Institute. Greathouse is a Kirksville area native and comes from a farming background.
Kirksville planning smoke testing on sewer lines
The City of Kirksville is planning smoke testing on the sanitary sewer lines in several areas during the week of November 11. These tests involve blowing harmless smoke into parts of the sewer system to find damage, improper connections, and where unwanted water may be entering the sewer system. As a result, smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, catch basins, clean-outs, downspouts, sewer laterals, or manhole covers. The smoke will not enter your home or business if it is properly plumbed, vented, and the water traps contain water. If you have a bathroom or plumbing fixture that is not used or is seldom used, traps should be filled by running water in the fixtures the day before scheduled smoke testing. Water can evaporate from unused plumbing fixtures and sewer gases can enter the home. Water should be added every month thereafter to prevent sewer gas from entering the home or office. Your presence is not required during the tests.
Schools hiring subs
Kirksville R 3 Schools are hiring substitutes! We need subs for teachers, paraprofessionals, food service workers, custodians, secretaries, and nurses. Nurse substitutes must have a valid Missouri LPN or RN license. Teacher substitutes must hold an active Missouri Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate. Don’t have your sub certificate, yet? Apply today to be a para sub and start working sooner! Once you earn your certificate, you will be giving yourself a $2 an hour raise!
MO State Capitol dome shines in pink
Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink on Friday, October 25, 2024, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The dome will light up pink at sunset and remain lit until sunrise. The color pink commemorates those lost to breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, those battling the disease, and medical professionals and researchers. Approximately one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In Missouri, breast cancer has the fourth highest incidence and mortality rate among cancers. Women in Missouri get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer.
Check out pool volleyball on October 25th
Join Kirksville Parks and Rec on Friday, October 25, 2024, for pool volleyball at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Nets will be set up from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Regular lap swimming will be closed during this time to facilitate volleyball. No registration is necessary. The regular admission fee applies to non-pass holders. Available for ages 16 and older. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 660.627.1485.