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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Feb. 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information on how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for land management. Registration for this event is required and can be done at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4HT. Upon registration, participants will be asked to complete the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. This online course is a mandatory prerequisite to the workshop, and there is a $25 fee to complete the online training. Participants are asked to bring their certificate of completion to the workshop. To find the online learning portion, go to http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoU. Should weather allow, a demonstration burn will be conducted during the workshop. Participants are asked to wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants made of natural fibers, leather gloves, and closed toe, leather boots.

The 26th Annual National Project Linus “Make A Blanket Day” Sew-In event will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Kirksville Moose Lodge. The mission of Project Linus is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghan, loving created by volunteer “Blanketeers”. Blankets for children in need will be assembled at the Moose Lodge, located at 2405 E. Illinois St., in Kirksville, and we would like to invite the community to attend. No sewing experience is needed to join the fun! Anyone who can learn to tie a knot is invited to participate in the event between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. “Volunteers may bring a completed blanket, or bring their own sewing machine and complete one of the precut kits available during the event.”, stated Conni Douvier, North Central Missouri Chapter Coordinator. “Community involvement is so vital to our success at this event.”. Donations of new cotton fabric, acrylic yarn, fleece and other blanket-making supplies will be accepted during the event. The North Central Missouri Chapter of Project Linus has delivered 20,000 blankets to area children in need.

After a comprehensive selection process, Mrs. Tricia Reger and the Kirksville R-III School Board are pleased to announce that Christopher Best has been selected as the next Assistant Superintendent. Mr. Best currently serves as the Principal of Kirksville High School. In the coming weeks, the district will begin the process of selecting a replacement for Mr. Best at the high school. Mr. Best will officially assume his new role on July 1, 2025.

Remember to register your pets with the Kirksville Police Department. It only takes a few minutes and is completely free. Pet registrations can be done Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at the station. Bring your pet’s current proof of rabies vaccination to receive tags. Registrations for restricted animals require proof of insurance. Tags are good for one calendar year and must be updated each year. Registering your pet is required by City ordinance. It also helps return lost pets to their owners. If a lost pet is recovered by Animal Control, being registered helps get it back to its owner promptly.

If you own or manage a Kirksville business, it’s time to complete your business license renewal for 2025. Business license renewals were mailed the first week of January on pink paper to valid business license holders. Business license renewals are due back to the City on or before February 28, 2025. Return the completed renewal form, along with all required documents and fees, to the Finance Department at City Hall. If you have not received your renewal notice, please contact the Finance Department at 660.627.1251. If not renewed by February 28, your business license is delinquent and subject to a $100 late fee. The failure of any contractor to renew a contractor’s license by March 1 requires the contractor to pay a recertification fee of $100. The failure of any contractor to renew a contractor’s license by March 31 requires any contractor who does not meet the waiver requirements to retest, regardless of previous waivers issued, and start the application process for a new business license. To receive a contractor, electrician, or plumber’s license, the contractor has to pass their respective test, unless they qualify for an exemption to the testing which might be in effect at that time. Additionally, the City wants to remind businesses of the Student Discount program. More than 20 local businesses are offering discounts or specials to students attending A.T. Still University, Moberly Area Community College’s Kirksville campus and Truman State University. If this is something your business is interested in, visit kirksville.gov/p/student-discount for information on how to participate.

Another session of swim lessons is right around the corner at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Spring swim classes begin later this month and will be held once a week over six weeks. Registration is $33 for passholders and $66 for non-passholders. Scholarships are available to provide financial assistance to qualifying participants and applications can be picked up at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Register now at kirksville.gov/p/parks-recreation!

Visit Kirksville says Saturday, March 1 is the 16th Annual Community Engagement Conference at the William Matthew Middle School in #Kirksville! You don’t want to miss this year’s FREE conference with Keynote Speaker Letisha Wexstten. To register visit https://www.communityengagementconference.org/

The Kirksville Police Department would like to update residents after seeking their help to locate a missing person. On December 30, 2024, KPD was advised of a missing person identified as Luciano Trujillo. During the subsequent investigation, police gathered information that Trujillo left the Kirksville area on his own accord and was in no physical danger. KPD is no longer considering Trujillo a missing person.

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. The City Council is currently accepting citizen applications for one opening on the Airport and Transportation Commission. This commission recommends policies, rules, legislative initiatives and other actions to enhance the aviation, rail, highway, local street, public transportation, traffic control and other transportation resources, facilities, systems and networks that serve Kirksville. Visit kirksville.gov/p/boards-commissions and submit your application before Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm, to be considered for the opportunity to serve.

Yesterday, at a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Mike Kehoe was sworn in as the 58th Governor of Missouri, marking a new chapter of leadership for the state. Governor Kehoe was sworn in by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, using a Bible that belonged to his mother, Lorriane Kehoe. Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, State Treasurer Vivek Malek, and Attorney General Andrew Bailey were also sworn in during today’s inauguration ceremony.