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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

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.

Saturday afternoon, a crippling single-vehicle crash on County Road 302 injured two people.

The incident happened at around 12:43 p.m. on County Road 302.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2004 Ford F-250 veered to the right side of the roadway and crashed into a utility pole.

Moreover, responders transported the 33-year-old female driver of the vehicle and her 3-year-old male passenger to a hospital, both with minor injuries.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the Missouri State Highway Patrol continued to investigate the crash.

With plenty of online shopping happening this holiday season, the Kirksville Police Department is sharing a few tips to help reduce package theft and make sure you receive the items you order.

o Have your package shipped to work or another location where there is 24/7 monitoring. You may also look into a PO Box.
o Request the carrier to require a signature at the time of delivery.
o If you are expecting a package, keep up to date on when the package will be delivered, and do not allow it to sit outside your residence for any length of time. Some carriers may allow you to schedule a time for delivery.
o Ask a neighbor to help out by gathering any delivered packages.
o Keep your porch clear and visible.
o Put up security cameras and use alerts on your phone for any movement to keep track of what occurs around your home when you’re away.
o In-store delivery and pickup is also an option at many retailers.