News Staff

The City of Kirksville is planning smoke testing on the sanitary sewer lines in several areas during the week of November 11. These tests involve blowing harmless smoke into parts of the sewer system to find damage, improper connections, and where unwanted water may be entering the sewer system. As a result, smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, catch basins, clean-outs, downspouts, sewer laterals, or manhole covers. The smoke will not enter your home or business if it is properly plumbed, vented, and the water traps contain water. If you have a bathroom or plumbing fixture that is not used or is seldom used, traps should be filled by running water in the fixtures the day before scheduled smoke testing. Water can evaporate from unused plumbing fixtures and sewer gases can enter the home. Water should be added every month thereafter to prevent sewer gas from entering the home or office. Your presence is not required during the tests.

Kirksville R 3 Schools are hiring substitutes! We need subs for teachers, paraprofessionals, food service workers, custodians, secretaries, and nurses. Nurse substitutes must have a valid Missouri LPN or RN license. Teacher substitutes must hold an active Missouri Teaching Certificate or Substitute Certificate. Don’t have your sub certificate, yet? Apply today to be a para sub and start working sooner! Once you earn your certificate, you will be giving yourself a $2 an hour raise!

Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink on Friday, October 25, 2024, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The dome will light up pink at sunset and remain lit until sunrise. The color pink commemorates those lost to breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, those battling the disease, and medical professionals and researchers. Approximately one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In Missouri, breast cancer has the fourth highest incidence and mortality rate among cancers. Women in Missouri get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer.

Join Kirksville Parks and Rec on Friday, October 25, 2024, for pool volleyball at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Nets will be set up from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Regular lap swimming will be closed during this time to facilitate volleyball. No registration is necessary. The regular admission fee applies to non-pass holders. Available for ages 16 and older. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 660.627.1485.

The Governor’s Office says in an effort to leave state government better than he found it, Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 24-11, which rescinds 177 past executive orders that are no longer necessary or applicable. These orders date back to the 1980s with many being past state of emergency declarations or found to be in conflict with changes to state law and/or Missouri and U.S. Courts’ opinions. The vast majority of the 177 executive orders being rescinded are because the issue or crisis they were intended to address no longer exists. It is now common practice for executive orders to be issued with a specific date of rescission so that they do not linger in effect unnecessarily.

The Highway patrol says it’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and cartoon characters are planning their night of trick-or-treating. While some local events take place in large parking lots the weekend prior, many trick-or-treaters will be out on Halloween night. It’s imperative that drivers and pedestrians stay alert. Young children excited by Halloween could dart in front of a vehicle. Slow down and drive with extra caution. Expect an increase in the number of slow-moving vehicles in neighborhoods as motorists pick up and drop off trick-or-treaters. Please be courteous and stay alert for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers?when you’re driving, keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone! Parents, please remind children to approach only familiar houses that are well-lit. Remind them they should never enter a stranger’s house or vehicle.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office says as of yesterday morning we would like to announce a partnership between the Macon County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office , Macon, MO Police Department, and Macon County R-1 School District for extra security during morning drop off. There is no threat to anyone on campus and it is meant to provide extra security and assistance during one of the busiest parts of the school day.

The State of Missouri was notified by the State of Florida that both Missouri National Guard (MONG) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) resources previously offered for Hurricane Milton response efforts are no longer required. Yesterday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the MONG and DPS were preparing to deploy resources to assist the State of Florida. In light of Hurricane Milton being less impactful than previously expected, the State of Florida has canceled its Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request that Missouri was responding to.

NCMC Schools Announce Dissolution of North Central Missouri Conference (NCMC) at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The five remaining schools in the North Central Missouri Conference (NCMC)-Hannibal Public Schools, Kirksville School District, Moberly School District, Marshall Public School, and Mexico Public Schools, have made the difficult decision to dissolve the conference, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The NCMC, which has proudly supported student athletes since its founding in 1971, has seen significant changes over the years as several member schools have moved to other conferences. Providing the best opportunities for student-athletes remains the top priority. After careful review, member schools concluded that the current five-district structure of the NCMC conference is no longer sustainable and limits the competitive opportunities students deserve.

Kirksville police say a truck that had been reported stolen on Friday, October 11, 2024, has been found. Kirksville Police responded to the 700 block of South Sheridan in reference to a reported stolen vehicle. Officers were advised a truck was stolen just a few minutes earlier. This vehicle is a tan 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 single cab 4X4 with white front and side tool boxes in the bed, black fender flares, black mud flaps and rounded aluminum running board/steps Police say it was located just outside of Kirksville. No suspect has been identified.