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Truman State University is once again included on The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges list for 2025. Out of more than 650 institutions, only 209 were selected to be on the list for this year. The company chose the colleges featured on the list based on those that earned the highest return on investment ratings in this year’s analysis. They tallied the ROI ratings based on more than 40 data points that covered academics, affordability and career preparation. Truman’s profile on the list includes numerous quotes from various students that were surveyed by The Princeton Review. Students said Truman is “a collective place for ambitious individuals” and the atmosphere is one where everyone is all in this together.

Visit Kirksville says Make sure you get registered for the Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race (part of the FLATS Trail Races) on Saturday, August 23 in #KirksvilleMO. Wake up early and beat the heat on Northeast Missouri’s finest trail system! Starting and ending at the Royal Oaks Trailhead, with every last inch of the race off road, this scenic race winds south on Royal Oaks Ridge and then–for 10k racers–continues COUNTER-clockwise on the Rainbow Basin Loop in Thousand Hills State Park. Participants will be rewarded with a stunning view of the sunrise along Forest Lake. Register by Thursday, August 21.

Beginning July 15, the City of Kirksville’s Utility Maintenance Division will replace a water main on West Pierce Street, between South First Street and South Osteopathy Street. This work will occur between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm and is expected to last approximately four weeks, depending on weather. The traveling public is strongly encouraged to use caution, pay attention to signage and personnel, drive slowly through work areas, and utilize alternate routes. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291.

Start planning for the Kirksville Community Band this Friday, July 11 in #DowntownKirksville at the next Kirksville Arts Association Summer on the Square concert series. It’s 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Adair County Courthouse Lawn in Kirksville. The rain location is Club One.

At the request of the Moberly Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting in Moberly. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday July 6th 2025, the Moberly Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence in the 900 block of E. Logan St. Upon arrival, police found a female subject deceased with an apparent gunshot injury. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is pending, and there is no danger to the community. If you know anything about what happened, call 660-385-2132. Upon completion of the investigation, the investigative case file will be forwarded to the Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney for review.

Kirksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the summer production of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” a relatable adventure through the middle school years! This family-oriented production will bring to life all the humor and shenanigans of middle school from the perspective of Greg as he enters his own middle school experience. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” follows the plot of the first installment of Jeff Kinney’s popular middle-grade graphic novel. Throughout the course of the school year, Greg tries many schemes to increase his popularity, but along the way may make decisions he regrets. Just how far is he willing to go? Performances are on July 11 and 12 at 7:00 pm and July 13 at 2:00 pm at William Matthew Middle School’s Auditorium. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased online at Kirksville.gov/p/rec-login, or in person at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Remaining seats will be sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.

The indoor pool at the Kirksville Aquatic Center will be closed July 13 through July 20, 2025, for routine annual maintenance. This includes deep cleaning, paint touch-ups, and water replacement. During this time, lap swimming will be available at the water park, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 9:30 am, and 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Water walking will be available in the water park current channel on those same days and times. The Arthritis Class will meet at its usual time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, in the water park. The Friends Aerobics class will move to 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The Kirksville Arts Association says Aaron Russell Band will be performing this Friday, July 4th at 7 PM on the Adair County Courthouse lawn for this week’s Summer on the Square Concert Series! Join us for one of the region’s most popular bands and for what has become a Fourth of July tradition in Kirksville. The concerts are free, so bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy a fun and relaxing evening of great music with your family and friends. In the event of inclement weather the concerts will be held at Club One.

The Kirksville Fire Department says fireworks can be fun, but it’s important to remember they can also be dangerous. An estimated 14,700 people were injured by fireworks last year – a sharp increase of about 52% in injuries, respectively, compared to 2023. There were an estimated 1,700 emergency room-treated injuries in 2024 involving sparklers. Adults ages 25 to 44 accounted for the largest share of reported injuries (32%), followed by people ages 15 to 24 (24%). The most frequently injured body parts were hands and fingers (36%) and head, face, and ears (22%). Burns were the most common injury, making up 37% of all emergency room visits.

– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online from July 1-31 for a shot at 145 managed deer hunts throughout the state. There are hunts for archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at designated conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas. Some managed deer hunts are held specifically for youth, beginning hunters, or for people with disabilities. Hunters are selected by a weighted random drawing. Drawing results will be available starting Aug. 15. Applicants who are drawn will receive area maps and other hunt information by email or mail.