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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.

MoDot says Weather permitting, as early as July 1, Macon County Route J is scheduled to close for a bridge replacement project, over Mussel Fork, 0.03 mile east of the Linn County line, near New Boston. The intersection of Alpine Avenue and Route J, near the bridge location, will also be included in the closure. Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. was awarded the contract earlier this year in the amount of $1.8M. The new bridge is expected to be completed by December 1, 2025. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.

The Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new North Park trail at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, near the skate park. Come celebrate the completion of this great new amenity at North Park. This one-mile walking path loops around the park, providing easy access to the various fields, and a relaxing opportunity to get some steps in. The department is also hosting a walking challenge on the trail in July. QR codes are posted at various checkpoints, so scan them when you start your walk and again as you pass each one. These scans will track your mileage over the course of the month. Prizes will be available for participants. More details about the walking challenge will be shared soon. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 660.627.1485.

MoDot says motorists will notice the removal of the traffic control device utilized during construction on the nearby Missouri Route 47 and U.S. Route 61 interchange at Troy. Weather permitting, as early as July 8, contractor crews will be removing the temporary traffic signal, located at the East Cherry Street/Wilson Drive and MO 47 intersection. This location will revert back to stop signs for traffic control. Additionally, due to scheduling changes, the interchange traffic pattern switch, from the existing two-way traffic on the bridge to the permanent diverging diamond traffic configuration, will now occur during the nighttime hours the week of July 7, weather permitting. As early as mid-July, crews will mobilize to begin the removal of the crossover and approaches at the North Lincoln Drive intersection at U.S. 61, north of the MO 47/U.S. 61 interchange.

Help commemorate the new trail at North Park with a One-Mile Walking Challenge this July! Join the free challenge, try the new route, and enjoy the summer weather! The rules are simple: visit the walking trail, find a starting QR code sign to scan with your mobile device, then start walking. Additional QR codes will be placed every quarter of a mile, so make sure to scan them when you reach them. These scans will track your mileage for the month. You can walk as little or as much as you like, but the first part of the challenge is completing the entire mile loop. Tracking mileage will allow us to prepare applicable prizes and drawings for you. If you walk a single mile, you are eligible for prize drawings. Every mile you complete will earn you an additional drawing for our prizes!
The following categories may be used for further prize drawing opportunities:
Ultra Challenge = 100 Miles in July (approximately three miles each day)
Gold Medal Challenge = 30 Miles in July (approximately one mile each day)
Silver Medal Challenge = 15 Miles in July (approximately one mile every other day)
Bronze Medal Challenge = 10 Miles in July (approximately one mile every third day)
Remember to scan a QR code once at the beginning of each mile you walk. You can find a QR code starting sign every quarter of a mile or near any major entry point.
Pro Tip: While you can start anywhere you wish, the official start line is located at the Skate Park parking entrance.

Visit Kirksville says get ready for the FLATS Uncle Sam 5K & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run and a star-spangled morning of fitness, fun, and festivity as we celebrate America’s birthday and support the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS). Whether you’re a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a family looking for a fun walk, this event is for you! It’s Saturday, July 5, 2025, and starts at 8:30 AM at the Dukum Inn in Kirksville.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting in Hamilton to discuss an upcoming bridge replacement project on the Caldwell County Route U bridge over Tom Creek between Hamilton and Kingston.
You are invited to attend a public open-house meeting to discuss the bridge replacement project today, Thursday, June 26, at Penney High School (903 N. Davis St., Hamilton, MO 64644). Attendees are welcome to come any time between 4-6 p.m. The meeting will allow the public to share their thoughts and concerns about the design for the project and to provide comments, either directly to the engineers or through a comment form. No formal presentation will be made.