News Staff

The Adair County Health Department is holding a drive-through flu vaccine clinic today from from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the NEMO Fairgrounds for residents ages 3 and older. The regular and high-dose vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis. High-dose flu vaccines are recommended for those ages 65 and older. No registration is required for flu vaccines, and shots are free for Adair County residents. Medicare and Medicaid/MO HealthNet beneficiaries are asked to bring their insurance cards with them. Those going to the flu vaccine drive-through should visit the Health Department website and click on “Forms” in the upper right corner of the home page. You are encouraged to print out and complete the Flu Clinic Screening and Consent Form and bring it with you to the to minimize wait times. Face masks are required, and short-sleeved or loose-fitting shirts are recommended.

The Kirksville Police Department released new monthly statistics. For September, KPD took 2,026 calls for service. There were 578 offenses, 140 traffic stops, 62 arrests, 38 traffic accidents, and 4 traffic accidents with injury.

Hear a chirp, make a change! The City of Kirksville’s Fire Department reminds you that this is National #FirePreventionWeek. A chirping alarm means the battery, or the entire alarm, must be replaced. “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” by visiting www.fpw.org.

City crews will begin work to replace a water main on Green Street, between East Elm and East Burton Streets, today. As a result, Green Street will be closed in this area between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm while work is underway. The street will be reopened during the evening, overnight, and early morning hours. Construction is expected to take approximately six weeks, dependent upon weather. Those who need to travel in the area are strongly encouraged to use caution, drive slowly through work areas, and utilize alternate routes.

Troop B investigated 5 injury crashes and 3 fatal crash for the week of September 26 thru October 2. With 7 people being injured as a result of those crashes and 4 fatally injured. 3 occupants of those vehicles were unrestrained.

The Adair County Health Department confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday which brings the overall count to 3,532. There are currently 41 active
cases, 3,457 people who have left isolation, and 34 deaths. New cases involve females ages 25, 28, 39, 41, 54, 63, 67 and 68. Males are ages 1, 24,
25, 54, and two age 59. Seven reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case and seven are breakthrough cases. One is employed at an area skilled nursing facility. Of the 43 cases that were active on Oct. 1, 53% were ages 0-30 and 28% were breakthrough infections. The K-12 schools and higher education sectors accounted for 21% each. Upcoming curbside Pfizer vaccine doses and boosters are scheduled at the Health Department, on South Jamison Street, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today and Thursday this week, as well as October 12 and 14. Call 660-665-8491 to register for a date and time. Masks are required.

The Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame inducted its first class on Friday. 10 finalists were announced prior to the ceremony. Six of the 10 became inductees while the other four finalists were recognized. Most of the inductees have since passed, so family members received the honors on their behalf.

The Class of 2021 included Lt. Col. Archie Miller, Capt. Alexander Skinner, Lt. Col. Dolores Carl, Command Sgt. Maj. Eldon Coy, Col. Mark Randazzo and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Wilburn Rowden. The four who were honored as finalists included:
Lt. Robert Darwin Elwell, 1st Sgt. Stephen Arnold, Col. Elmer R. Parrish and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sherman Neblett.

Of those who were recognized, Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe said he could not imagine a more qualified and deserving slate. Mayor Zac Burden said it is right that their honor will be forever remembered here in this hall of fame.

Kirksville was selected as the site for the Missouri National Gaurd Hall of Fame in part, because of its long tradition of military service.

The Adair County Health Department Friday confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19. The overall count is now 3,518 with 43 active cases, 3,441 people who have left isolation, and 34 confirmed COVID-related deaths. New cases involve females ages 3, 21, 32, 35 and 49, and males ages 4, 8, 22, 37 and 48. Four reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case. One is in the higher education sector and two are in the K-12 schools sector. Three are breakthrough cases. Upcoming curbside Pfizer vaccine doses and boosters are scheduled at the Health Department on South Jamison Street, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on October 5, 7, 12 and 14. Call 660-665-8491 to register for a date and time.

The Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame, an organization headquartered in Kirksville, will be enshrining it’s first group of Hall of Fame Inductees today. These heroes and their families will be recognized during a formal ceremony, at 11:00 am, at the Rieger Armory. The keynote speaker will be Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe. This event is open to the public. Information on the ten nominees can be found of the Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame Facebook page.

The Adair County Health Department confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and another seven cases yesterday which brings the overall case count to 3,508. There are currently 39 active cases and 3,435 people who have left isolation. Health Department staff also confirmed the 34th COVID-related death among Adair County residents. A previously reported 54-year-old male was admitted to Liberty Hospital Sept. 25 and passed away Sept. 27. The resident was fully vaccinated and suffered from underlying health conditions. The four cases confirmed Sept. 29 involve females ages 4, 20, 39 and 49. One is in the
higher education sector and is fully vaccinated. Among the seven cases confirmed yesterday are females ages 17, 22, 23 and 24 and males ages 16, 20 and 36. Two are in the higher education sector and one is in the K-12 schools sector.
Three are breakthrough cases. Three of these 11 cases reside at addresses with at least one other confirmed case.