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The Kirksville Police Department would like to thank all of those who made the 2024 Battle of the Badges a success! This includes those that donated, collected and volunteered. We were able to collect 47 units of blood for the Red Cross. The Kirksville Department won the Battle of the Badges again this year with 27 votes for police and 17 votes for fire department.

A project to resurface Missouri Route 5 in Putnam County is scheduled to begin Monday, June 3. Norris Asphalt Paving Co., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will resurface Route 5 from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136 in Unionville. Route 5 will be narrowed to one lane with a pilot car directing motorists through the work zone. All work is expected to take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place daily. The project is scheduled to be complete by mid-July. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

The City of Kirksville says as you’re mowing this summer, remember to keep grass clippings off the streets and out of the City’s storm drains. Blowing grass and other yard debris onto the sidewalk, street, or stormwater system is a violation of the Municipal Code, and a danger to others. Grass clippings, leaves, and other lawn debris can clog stormwater drains, resulting in flooding, and add unnecessary biological matter to our stormwater system. In addition to environmental harm, you may be creating a safety hazard. When blown into the street, clippings can create a slippery and dangerous surface for traveling motorcyclists and bicyclists.

The bridge rehabilitation project on Scotland County Route T, over North Fork Middle Fabius River, 1.9 miles west of Missouri Route 15 near Bible Grove, has been completed and opened to traffic on Monday June 24. Included in this contract is an additional bridge rehabilitation project, scheduled to begin on July 1, located on Route A over BNSF Railroad, 0.3 mile east of Route M near Rutledge. Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. was awarded the contract in earlier this year in the amount of $767,287.

The United Way of Northeast Missouri needs Apple Pies for their Annual Apple Pie and Pie Auction which will be held July 5 th between 4 p.m. ands 6 p.m. on the south side of the Adair County Courthouse. Apple Pies will be judged between 4 pm. and 5 p.m. with the top three winners receiving ribbons and Chamber of Commerce Kirk$ville Ca$h. Entries in the Pie contest are asked to bring two Apple Pies (one for judging and the other for auction). Pies must be submitted in non-returnable containers. Donated pies for the pie auction must be delivered to the west entrance of the Adair County Courthouse between 4 p.m. and 5 pm. on Friday July 5 th . Any kind of pie, except cream pies will be auctioned.

The Kirksville Tourism Department is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s I Love Kirksville Photo Contest.
There were 46 total entries, showcasing many great aspects of what Kirksville has to offer. We thank everyone who submitted an entry to the contest.
The grand prize winner was “Rainbow” by Susan Jacobs.
“Kayaking Forest Lake” by Brendon Wilson won the Natural Kirksville category. Amanda Athey’s “Youngstown Bridge at Harvest Time” and Franz Kinkhorst’s “Canada Goose” were honorable mentions.
“Kids on the Farm” by Erin Grgurich won the My Hometown Kirksville category. “Truman at Dusk” by Stacey McHenry and “Thousand Hills Lake – Boat Dock” by Zachary Caraway were honorable mentions.
“Culture Car” by Panayotis (Taki) Laberis won the Kirksville Culture category. “Kirksville Perspective” by Danielle Bopp and “Sun Shines on Adair Courthouse” by Sandra Williams were honorable mentions.
Head to Facebook.com/VisitKVMO to see the winning photos.

One person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle wreck that happened in Marion County last night. The Highway Patrol says 35 year old Adam Mast of Durham was driving a Yamaha ATV on private property on County Road 297 near Durham, when she lost control, and the vehicle overturned. A passenger, 47 year old Diana Mast of Durham, was taken by helicopter to University Hospital Columbia. She was not wearing a safety device.

Curious about the status of the City of Kirksville’s tiny home subdivision project? If you’ve been by the area on West Gardner Street, you’ll notice a pretty big difference.
– City staff will begin preparing the site for the School District to work on.
– The subdivision plat will be submitted to Planning and Zoning next week. If recommended there, it will go to the City Council.
– The School District plans to pour the foundations in July, then have construction trades students begin work when the school year begins this fall.

The Kirksville Aquatic Center Water Park will be closed on Monday, June 24, 2024. The indoor pool will be open for regular hours during the closure, so residents still have a great option to swim on that day. This closure is to repair the family slide pad. The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to have this family-favorite feature back in use beginning on Tuesday, June 25. That day is also a 2-for-1 Tuesday, where one free admission is granted with one paid admission. So, bring a friend and enjoy a great day. To see hours and information on pool passes, visit KirksvilleCity.com/p/kac.

Kirksville Police Department says Firework sales may have begun, but fireworks may only be used within the City from June 30 to July 5, between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 pm, on your own property. However, if a complaint is received and verified by the Kirksville Police Department as a disturbance of the peace, discharging shall immediately cease. Those complaints can be made on the non-emergency line at 660.665.5621. Please use caution when lighting fireworks to prevent injuries and property damage