Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden has issued a proclamation recognizing Red Ribbon Week from October 23 to October 31, 2025. Red Ribbon Week offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles. Businesses, government, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious institutions, schools, and other community-based organizations will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in drug prevention activities. Visible, unified efforts by community members can help prevent drug abuse.