KIRX News

The City of Kirksville’s asphalt contractor, W.L. Miller, will begin street repairs on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
The streets being repaired include:
– Cottage Lane Avenue
– East George Street, from South Cottage Grove Avenue to the end of the street.
– East Patterson Street, from South Baltimore Street to South Cottage Grove Avenue.
– East Jefferson Street, from South Baltimore Street to South Cottage Grove Avenue.
– South Cottage Grove Avenue, from East Hamilton Street to East Harrison Street.
Work will begin with Cottage Lane, George Street, Patterson Street and Jefferson Street before moving to Cottage Grove Avenue. This work is expected to last about 10 days, depending on the weather.
These repairs include milling the old street surface and overlaying new asphalt. Traffic control will be in effect, and may be reduced to one lane, or possibly closed at times, during construction. Street parking will not be allowed during construction. The traveling public is strongly encouraged to use caution and drive slowly through work areas.
For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 660.627.1225.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online during July for a shot at more than 150 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading, 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, new hunters, or for people with disabilities. Hunters are selected by a weighted random drawing. Draw results will be available starting Aug. 15. Applicants who are drawn will receive area maps and other hunt information by mail. Get more information on managed deer hunts, preview hunt details, and apply starting July 1 at mdc.mo.gov/managedhunt.

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.

The Street Maintenance Division of the City of Kirksville’s Public Works Department will begin mill and overlay work on North Elson Street, from the West Potter Avenue intersection south 250 feet, starting Monday, June 24, 2024. The street will have alternating traffic lanes during construction. The project should be completed on June 25, depending on the weather.

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.