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During this week’s Moberly City Council meeting, Bobby Calvert was sworn in as Chief of Police. Representatives from regional agencies, Moberly officers and family members attended to show their support.

The City of Moberly and its Police Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Calvert to Chief of Police. The City conducted a comprehensive, internal needs assessment and employment search in preparation for filling the role. “It is a privilege to congratulate Bobby Calvert on his appointment as Chief of Police,” said City Manager Michael Bugalski. “He has distinguished himself as a trusted leader and valued colleague. The loyalty he inspires is a testament to both his tremendous potential in this role, and the strong support he has within our department. The outpouring of community support for his efforts has been overwhelming, and we look forward with great anticipation to all he will accomplish.” Calvert began his law enforcement career after graduating from the Moberly Area Community College Law Enforcement Training Center in 2000. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bellevue University and is also a graduate of the Northwestern University Police Staff and Command School.

Visit Kirksville says start planning for Friday, June 6 in #DowntownKirksville. Check out the 11th Annual Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Art Walk from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Downtown Kirksville Square. Deadwood will be kicking off the Kirksville Arts Association Summer on the Square concert series – 7:00 pm on the lawn of the Adair County Courthouse.

A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), the founding school of osteopathic medicine, celebrated a new class of 162 graduates on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri. Of the 162 graduates, 154 received their doctor of osteopathic medicine degree and eight received their master of science in biomedical sciences degree.

The City of Kirksville recognizes National Public Works Week from May 18 to May 24, 2025. The City of Kirksville’s Public Works Department comprises six divisions: Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment, Utility Maintenance, Central Garage, Street Maintenance, and Administration. Public Works professionals ensure drinkable water comes out of your faucet, your toilet flushes waste away, there are streets for residents to commute on, and that City vehicles can continue being of service. They focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services vital to the well-being of the people of Kirksville.

MoDot says weather permitting, a seal coat project is scheduled to begin on two disconnected sections of Missouri Route 94 in Montgomery and Warren Counties, from Route 19 near McKittrick in Montgomery County to the Warren and St. Charles County line. The length of the improvement is 29.3 miles. The initial phase of the project will include guardrail work, which is scheduled to begin as early as June 2.

Macon Police Department will be joining with statewide law enforcement May 19 – June 1, 2025, for a statewide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to step up enforcement on Missouri’s seat belt law. More than 6 out of 10 people killed in 2024 Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled. Even with all the advancements in automobile safety, a seat belt remains a person’s single greatest defense in the event of a crash. Missouri’s seat belt use has shown improvement in the last five years, but the state remains just below the national average in usage. Missouri has an 88.3 percent seat belt use while the national average is 91.2 percent. Teens and pick-up truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 74.0 percent and 75.3 percent, respectively. “Nearly every day someone dies in a Missouri traffic crash because they weren’t buckled up,” said Chief Joey Roberts. “We will be pulling out all the stops to help ensure motorists are making the smart decision to buckle up.” Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seat belt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com

You are invited to the State Special Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at Stokes Stadium. Activities begin around 6:30 pm with the schedule to include performances from Kirksville community dance teams, a drumline, the traditional parade of athletes and lighting of the torch. A highlight of the evening will also be a drone show in the sky over the stadium. Seating will be available in Stokes Stadium, with chairs and blankets acceptable on lawn areas to the east and west of the grandstands. Attendees can also bring noise makers and coolers. Concession stands will not be open, but water stations are available. Pets are welcome in the lawn sections. Parking on the Truman State University campus will be open throughout the Special Olympics. Visitors coming for the opening ceremony can park in the lots to the north or south of Stokes Stadium.

On May 13, 2025, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office located a stolen vehicle driving on Highway T in south Macon County that had previously fled Macon County Deputies earlier in the week. Macon County Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. A vehicle pursuit ensued and continued south on Highway 63 until it reached Boone County. After entering Boone County the vehicle ran out of fuel. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and was apprehended by a Trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol after a taser deployment. The passenger of the vehicle was also taken into custody after it was learned she had warrants for her arrest. The driver was identified as Melinda Vandeventer and the passenger was identified as Lacey Silkwood. Vandeventer has been charged with tampering 1st degree, forgery, and resisting arrest.

The Kirksville Police Department is releasing information regarding a concern at Moberly Area Community College’s Kirksville campus. On May 16, 2025, at approximately 12:00 pm, an unknown male who sounded intoxicated called MACC. The unknown male became belligerent and made threats against law enforcement during this call. The phone number used was traced back to a small town in Michigan. A Grand Traverse County Deputy in Michigan conducted a follow-up and was unable to locate any owner of that number or any related reports in the area associated with that number. It appears this was a spoofed phone number generated through one of several methods. At no time did the caller make a threat against any Kirksville schools. The Kirksville Police Department increased patrols of the area and will continue to monitor. Anyone with information about this incident, or any suspicious activity, is encouraged to contact the Kirksville Police Department at 660.785.6945, Central Dispatch at 660.665.5621, Adair County Sheriff’s Office at 660.665.4600, anonymously at 660.627.BUST (2878), or email police@kirksville.gov.