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THe Kirksville Arts Association says The Regional Artists Exhibit continues at the Sue Ross Arts Center through March 13th. Twenty-six area artists from Northeast Missouri have over sixty pieces of art on display. Visitors to the exhibit can vote for their favorite piece of art. The artist whose work receives the most votes will receive the “People’s Choice” award. Voting will close March 11th. The art center is open Monday through Friday 11am to 4 pm ans Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. There is no cost to visit the exhibit. The exhibit was supported by the Missouri Arts Council.

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in #KirksvilleMO with some fun, fitness, and community spirit. Join us for the FLATS St. Patrick’s 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk/Run on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM in Kirksville!
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just out for a fun walk with friends and family, there’s a distance for everyone. All proceeds go toward supporting the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) – helping keep our trails growing and thriving! 🌲💚
🏃‍♂️ Race Options:
✅ 5K Run
🚶‍♀️ 1.5 Mile Walk/Run
Both start at 5:30 PM – so grab your lucky gear and join the fun! 🍀
🏅 Perks & Prizes:
🎉 Entry prizes for all
🥇 Medals for top finishers in age groups
🏆 Plaques for overall winners

The Adair County Sheriff’s office has received multiple reports of scam calls claiming to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service. These callers are telling individuals they owe money and are threatening arrest if payment is not made immediately.
Please remember:
• Law enforcement will NOT call you demanding payment.
• We will NOT threaten you with arrest over the phone.
• We will NOT request payment by gift cards, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or prepaid debit cards.
These calls are fraudulent and designed to create fear and urgency.
If you receive a suspicious call:
✔️ Do not provide personal or financial information.
✔️ Do not send money.
✔️ Hang up immediately.
✔️ Report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

The City of Kirksville Staff with the Public Works Department and Parks and Recreation Department are hard at work building a new parking area and entry drive at the Rock Lake Conservation Area. Once completed, this will provide improved access for patrons to the park.

A reminder from Sullivan County – filing for the August 4th 2026 primary election begins on Tuesday, February 24th, at 8 a.m. Anyone wanting to file should have proof of identity, a 50 dollar filing fee, a form 5120 receipt (if choosing to file online) and aletter stating proof of bondability for at least 5 thousand dollars – that’s only needed if you’re filing for recorder of deeds. Filing will be accupted until March 31st at 5 pm.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2025 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing. Annual permits are available for purchase. Permits for spring turkey hunting and some other upcoming hunting seasons will be available closer to the start of the respective season. Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits from vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. Save time by buying hunting and fishing permits for multiple people in a single transaction. Select the “Additional Customer” option during the permit purchase.

Adair County Health Department says The Mobile Mammogram Unit is coming to Adair County! Early detection saves lives – schedule your mammogram for April 7, 2026 at the Adair County Health Department. Call 660-665-8491 (Press 4) to book your appointment!

The National Weather Service reports 16 Missourians died because of tornadoes in 2025, making it the deadliest year for tornadoes in the state since at least 158 people were killed in the Joplin EF-5 tornado in 2011. NWS also reports three flooding deaths last year and one death because of a severe thunderstorm. Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 2-6, 2026, and the Statewide Tornado Drill on March 4, were created to call attention to the dangers of severe storms and to help Missourians prepare. Missouri’s annual statewide tornado drill will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, as part of the week’s preparedness activities. Some Missouri communities may choose to conduct the drill on a different day because of conflicting local events. At 11 a.m. on the day of the tornado drill, NOAA Weather Radios set to receive the Routine Weekly Tests (RWTs) will alert listeners that the tornado drill has begun. Outdoor warning sirens will also sound across participating Missouri communities. At that time, participants should practice taking cover in a designated shelter area or an interior room on the lowest level of a secure structure.

The City of Kirksville recognizes National Engineers Week from February 22 through February 28. Engineering has been called the invisible or stealth profession because everything around us and things we use every day have been engineered in some way, yet we may not see the engineers behind the scenes or know much about engineering. The roads, electricity, water, buildings, vehicles and smartphones we all use function because of the work done by engineers. Engineers utilize their scientific skills and specialized knowledge in creative and innovative ways to fulfill society’s needs.

Milan schools sent out a letter to parents yesterday about an incident that occurred yesterday morning near district property involving ICE agents. Since the incident, the district did not observe any other ICE agents near the Milan schools, and there was no attempt by ICE to enter district property. The district stayed under Code Yellow to limit rumors and unwanted conversations.