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Visit Kirksville says make sure you get registered for the Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race on Saturday, August 24 in #Kirksville, Missouri. 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 August 22nd.

Kirksville City crews have begun replacing a water main on South Jamison Street, between East Patterson Street and East Hamilton Street. On August 1, 2024, South Jamison Street will be closed in this area between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm while work is underway. The street will be reopened at 12:00 pm but still limited to one-lane traffic. The traveling public is strongly encouraged to use caution, drive slowly through work areas, and utilize alternate routes.

Kirksville Arts will be exhibiting work by Margaret Laughlin (1909-1968) in the Gaber Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center August 5th through September 3rd. Margaret worked in many mediums including acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastel, pen, and charcoal. The exhibit also includes ceramics featuring whimsical animals and people of other cultures. Margaret also created greeting cards which are a part of the exhibit and reflect the time period in which they were created and people of other cultures. The intricately carved woodcuts used to create the cards are on display. Some of the artwork in the exhibit is on loan from private collectors, while some have been in storage for decades and will be on display for the first time in many years. The exhibit was curated by Nikki Hagan a student at Truman. A reception that is open to the public will be held Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Nikki will be giving a presentation during the reception on Margaret’s art, her travels and influences. The Sue Ross Arts Center is open Monday through Friday 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm. There is no cost to visit the exhibit.

This weekend is the state sales tax holiday for school supplies. By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. The 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 2, and runs through Sunday, August 4. The 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday exempts ALL state and local sales or use tax taxes during the exemption period on qualifying items.

The Kirksville Arts Association says if you enjoy music from the American Songbook then the Summer on the Square concert Friday night, August 2nd is for you when Blue Velvet from Macon performs. The concert begins at 7 pm on the lawn of the Adair County Court House.

Serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash that happened Friday afternoon in Marion County. The Highway Patrol says 72 year old Nancy Colbert was driving a Ford Escape on U.S. 24, two miles south of Palmyra, when she crossed the center line and hit the trailer that a Chevy 1500 was hauling. She was taken by helicopter to University of Missouri Hospital.

One person suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash that happened on Wednesday afternoon on Highway 36 at Brookfield. The Highway Patrol says the driver of a Chevy Silverado, 78 year old Ronald Linebaugh of Brookfield, failed to stop at a stop sign and hit an International 9400I. He was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital.

Route J over Mussel Fork in Macon County opened July 23, following the completion of deck repairs. It’s located just east of the Linn County line. The bridge will continue to have posted speed and weight restrictions.

The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding High Priority Unfunded Needs. MoDOT has a list of unfunded projects that can be found at www.modot.org/unfundedneeds. There are three projects of note for Adair County, all safety improvements for the intersections of Illinois Street and Shepherd Avenue with U.S. 63. The community gave an overwhelming response to MoDOT last year to help secure a study of the U.S. 63 that will be completed in 2025. If you want to voice support for these projects or others, head to https://www.modot.org/high-priority-unfunded-needs-public… and complete the Comment Form at the bottom of the page. Comments will be accepted until August 23, 2024. There is also a public meeting on July 30 at the Northeast District Office in Hannibal from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Hazel Creek Lake will be temporarily closed for all recreational activities for an additional day on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 to allow the City to continue treatment of the American Lotus plant. Plant treatment began today. Boating, fishing, and all other activity on or in Hazel Creek Lake will be prohibited during this time, and the boat ramp will be closed. Hazel Creek Lake is one of the two water source lakes the City utilizes to provide water for all Adair County residents. The Missouri Department has approved this treatment program of Natural Resources. If this process must be postponed due to weather, adequate notice will be provided to the public and all affected parties. The City will draw water from Forest Lake – the City’s other drinking source lake – during this treatment process. The City is committed to providing quality drinking water to all of Adair County and the care and management of our two source water lakes and their watersheds is where that work begins.