KIRX News

Get ready for work to begin on Kirksville High school soon. The Kirksville High School remodel project includes a redesign of the main entrance alongside the new main office space. The updated entrance will feature a safety vestibule and offer improved visibility of people entering the building. Visitors will check in through a window between the vestibule and the office area before being granted access to the main building. The new entrance will replace the current main entrance through the courtyard. The high school remodel is expected to begin in the summer of 2025, with completion slated for the summer of 2026. A bulldozer has been delivered to the construction site for the new parking lot in front of the high school and middle school.

Macon County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office says yesterday morning local law enforcement was notified of a threat of violence towards students at Macon R-1. Thanks to swift action by the Macon, MO Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and deputies the threat has been contained. One subject has been detained in regard to this matter. There is no longer an active threat towards students or staff at Macon R-1.

A section of Nodaway County Route VV will close for bridge work at the Platte River Bridge west of Conception. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close Route VV from Route AH to Mercury Road, November 12-14, and potentially November 18-19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. During the closure, crews will take core samples of the bridge. The Platte River Bridge is currently scheduled to be replaced in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of MoDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan.

The Kirksville Police Department would like to remind citizens of restrictions on overnight parking in the downtown Central Business District. This affects portions of Franklin, Elson, Main, Washington, Harrison and McPherson streets. There is no parking on these streets’ south and west sides on Mondays between 4:00 am and 6:00 am. There is no parking on these streets’ north and east sides on Tuesdays between 4:00 am and 6:00 am. These rules allow the City of Kirksville’s Public Works Department to clean downtown streets. There is often confusion over these parking restrictions because residents may park their vehicles late at night and not take into consideration a parking restriction that takes effect the next morning. The no parking areas are marked with signage detailing the days and times parking is prohibited. KPD enforces these parking restrictions with the issuance of parking citations. Please take these areas into account when parking in downtown.

The Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that tickets are available for its annual Breakfast with Santa program. This year’s enchanting event will happen on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:30 am and 10:00 am at Mi Casa, located at 512 S. Baltimore St. Indulge in an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet that includes an array of delicious offerings such as breakfast burritos, hash browns, breakfast nachos, donuts, muffins, and fresh fruit. And, of course, the morning’s highlight will be a special visit from Santa himself! Tickets for this festive occasion are $15 for each adult and child 5 and up. Children 4 and under eat for free.

As a reminder, smoke testing of sanitary sewer lines in Kirksville will begin next week. These tests will blow harmless smoke into the sewer system to find breaks and other areas where stormwater is entering the sewer system. This is part of the City’s overall sewer system study to find and fix these trouble areas. Stormwater is not meant to enter the sanitary sewer system. When it does, that increases the amount of water getting treated, which puts more stress on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residents may see smoke from roof vents, building foundations, catch basins, clean-outs, downspouts, sewer laterals, or manhole covers. The smoke will not enter your home or business if it is properly plumbed, vented, and the water traps contain water.

The Adair County Veterans Organizations will host a Veterans’ Day Ceremony at 11:00 am, Monday, November 11, 2024, at Kirksville’s Rieger Armory. Captain Jacqueline Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Truman State University, will be the featured speaker. Captain Donnelly was commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer in 2016. She joined the Department of Military Science Cadre at Truman State University in December 2022. Doors will open at 10:00 am. The Kirksville R-III Symphonic Band will provide music for the ceremony. There will be a luncheon for those who attend immediately after the ceremony. The public is encouraged to join local veterans as we remember and honor those who have served and continue to serve our nation to protect our freedom.

The Kirksville Police Department would like to inform citizens that the station’s lobby is closed this week to repair damage from a storm. The outer entryway will still be open if a citizen needs to make a report. Just hit the red button and an officer will respond.

Quick reminder that today is Election Day. Polls are open until 7 p.m. in Missouri. As long as you’re in line at 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. You can only vote at your assigned polling place or, if there is a problem at your assigned polling place, you may be eligible to vote at the central polling place. You can see your sample ballot on the website for the Secretary of State’s Office.

Kirksville Parks and Rec says In anticipation of freezing temperatures, park maintenance staff have begun the winterization process of park bathrooms. Freezing temperatures can cause water lines to burst creating costly repairs and delays in the spring. As a reminder, all park bathrooms and water fountains are closed each year from the end of October to the first week in April.