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Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close Mercer County Route M, east of Mercer, for a culvert replacement this Thursday, Dec. 19. Route M will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Coral Avenue and Route W. Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closure. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas, City offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024. The Kirksville Aquatic Center will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. City offices will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for New Year’s Day. The Aquatic Center will be closed that day and will close at 5:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.

TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, has announced that it will expand in Perryville, investing approximately $97 million over the next three years. The announcement comes following Governor Mike Parson’s Trade Mission to Japan last year. The company’s expansion includes a commitment to maintain at least 1,600 full-time jobs, with benefits, in Perryville. TG Missouri’s expansion will install new equipment, allow for further automation, and provide new business for its Perryville facility, which serves as TG North America’s main location.

The City of Kirksville is pleased to announce that the bridge on North Lincoln Street has reopened. Thanks to quick action and hard work from the City’s Street Department, repairs were completed ahead of schedule.

Did you get a letter from the City of Kirksville regarding your water service line? If so, please complete a short survey on our website at www.kirksville.gov/p/lead to add yours to our inventory. That link includes additional information on this project that may be helpful. Those who own multiple properties should submit entries for each property. If someone is unable to complete the form online, one can be filled out in the Administration Office on the second floor of City Hall.

The Kirksville R-III School Board is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tricia Reger as the next Superintendent of the Kirksville R-III School District. After thoughtful deliberation, we are confident Mrs. Reger’s strong character, professional excellence, and extensive experience will guide our district forward. In the coming days, we will implement our comprehensive process to select Mrs. Reger’s replacement as Assistant Superintendent. We are proud of our dedicated staff and look forward to advancing our strategic priorities under Mrs. Reger’s leadership. Mrs. Reger will take over her new role effective July 1, 2025.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely. Wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention, and please, don’t drive impaired. Remember: Missouri is now a hands-free state. Over the 2023 Christmas holiday, there were 1,034 traffic crashes statewide. In those crashes, three people were killed and another 346 were injured. Last year, the 78-hour counting period began at 6 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 25, 2023. The 2024 counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Travelers are reminded that holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. If you’re planning a trip during the holiday, please keep this in mind. Drivers are encouraged to make sure they are well rested, no matter how short their driving distance. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Downloading the MoDOT Traveler Information app to your smart phone allows you to check road conditions before you travel. Be proactive: Make sure your vehicle is in good condition and allow enough time to reach your destination safely. Winterize your vehicle before bad weather arrives, but realize that sometimes, it’s safest to stay home.

The City of Kirksville realizes that success emanates from citizen involvement. The City is eager to involve community-minded citizens in local government through one of our many Citizen Advisory Commissions.
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One opening on the Affordable Housing Board.
One opening on the Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission.
One opening on the Board of Adjustment.
Visit kirksville.gov/p/boards-commissions and submit your application before Friday, January 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm, to be considered for the opportunity to serve on these commissions.

The dining and services spaces will see new paint, lighting and ceilings, along with potential changes to the booths. The food service area will have refreshed solid surface tray areas and sneeze guards.

Planned upgrades in the kitchen area include new warmers, reach-in coolers, steamers, dish machine, milk machines, soft serve ice cream machine and a hard ice cream chest/freezer.

All of the changes in the Ryle Dining Hall will be completed in time for the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

Kirksville Parks and Recreation and the Adair County Family YMCA for the 2025 Indoor Triathlon Challenge!
The challenge will be held from January 2 through March 3, 2025.

During this challenge, participants will complete either a full triathlon, half triathlon, or ULTRA triathlon. Participants will have full access to the YMCA, Aquatic Center, and all classes offered at those facilities.

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Dec. 13, 2024 6:52 AM CST
by jflores