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The Kirksville Arts Association says The Hands of Friendship Quilt Guild exhibit opens next Tuesday, September 5th and will run through October 21st. The exhibit features quilts by twenty one area quilters and showcases over sixty quilts in the Ellebracht and Gaber Galleries at the Sue Ross Arts Center. The Sue Ross Arts Center is located at 215 S. Franklin in Kirksville. The gallery is open Monday through Friday 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. We are closed on all major holidays. A reception will be held Thursday, September 28th from 5:30 to 7 pm and is open to the public. There is no cost to visit the exhibit and children are always welcome.

The City of Kirksville’s Lakes, Parks, and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in the meeting room at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. The group plans to have a discussion of the proposed Parks and Recreation scholarship program.

The City of Kirksville says Household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off for City residents will be Saturday, September 16, 2023, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm at the Public Works Complex, located at 2001 N. Osteopathy St. Citizens must call Public Works to schedule an appointment. Citizens will not be allowed to drop off waste without an appointment. Appointments are limited and no additional appointments will be made once the schedule is full. Household Hazardous Waste applies to any leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients. Commercial hazardous waste is not accepted. Latex paint is not accepted. You are able to dispose of latex paint in your trash as long as it is in a dry, solid, hardened state. You may use kitty litter or sand to harden it, or simply leave the lid off so it can dry out. A maximum of 10 total gallons of paint will be accepted from each citizen who has a scheduled appointment.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office says Scammers call random citizens claiming to be with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and request payment for supposed outstanding warrants, citations or a legal matter and say they are a member of the office. If you get a call of this nature, it’s fake! Hang up! The Adair County Sheriff’s Office does not make calls asking for payments, and the office would never process payments for warrants or any other service by phone. Further adding to the realism, the scammers may be spoofing the Sheriff’s Office’s phone number or it may be an online created number, making it appear on caller ID that the call is coming from Adair County Sheriff.
If you are not sure, call us 660-665-4644 Ext 2.

MODOT has announced that the Chariton River Bridge Hwy 6 at Novinger will be closed starting September 11th and could be closed for up to 28 days while they connect the new bridge to the existing hwy. Residents will have to find alternate routes while bridge is closed. The new bridge span will be 8 feet wider than the original bridge. More info go to modot.org.

The Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated dinner theatre production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns.” This charming and entertaining show will captivate audiences with its heartwarming story, fabulous music, and delightful performances from our local cast and crew.
The Wonderettes are back in town for just three performances, held on September 7, 8 and 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Kirksville. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm with the show starting promptly at 7:00 pm.
Tickets for this limited engagement are expected to sell quickly, so interested patrons are encouraged to secure their seats early. Tickets can be purchased online at parks.kirksvillecity.com or in person at the Kirksville Aquatic Center located at 801 E. Mill St. for $30 per person. Choose between a vegetarian lasagna, roast beef, or Hawaiian chicken entree, salad, sides and dessert. Limited “show only” tickets may be available at the door for $15 per person.
For more informations please contact the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department at 660.627.1485.

The Kirksville Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of a new police officer. Officer Dylon Ferrara was sworn in and began his duties with the patrol division of KPD on August 21, 2023.
Officer Dylon Ferrara is a graduate of the Law Enforcement Training Institute (University of Missouri) and brings with him law enforcement experience from the Canton Police Department.

School starts in Kirksville today. Here is an update from Ecco Ride regarding the current bus service.
All City Routes (A&B) will run all bus stops as scheduled. However, please arrive at your stop at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
R-12 and R-10 are combining routes.
R-15 and R-11 are combining routes.
R-9 and R-18 are combining routes.
All rural bus stops will be covered, but allow for extra time on the combined routes.

The reception for “Thank You for Your Service” will be this Thursday, August 24th from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Sue Ross Arts Center located at 215 S. Franklin in Kirksville. The exhibit honors forty former military members from Northeast Missouri. The Hands of Friendship Quilt Guild will be presenting these quilts to five of the veterans whose photograph is included in the exhibit. The reception as well as the exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be closing this Saturday, August 26th. The Sue Ross Arts Center is open Monday through Friday 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.

The Kirksville Arts Association says the 48th Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival will be Saturday, September 16th from 9 am to 4 pm in downtown Kirksville. This year we have many new exhibitors and many returning artists, crafters and food vendors. The Entertainment Corner has a line up of great musicians, singers and dancers. The Kid’s Corner will again be on the green space north of the Sue Ross Arts Center.