Join members of the Kirksville Police Department and Kirksville Fire Department in a friendly competition as the 2025 Kirksville Battle of the Badges Blood Drive happens on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Building at the NEMO Fairgrounds. Each year, the drive is dedicated to former Kirksville Chief of Police Steve Farnsworth, who frequently donated blood to the Red Cross. The blood drive will run from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter ChiefFarnsworth in the Make An Appointment box. You may also call 1-800-733-2767.