The Kirksville City Council will hold a study session on Thursday September 7th at 4 p.m. in the council chambers. The tentative agenda includes a budget planning meeting, and newsletter reviews.
Truman State was busy this summer
This summer, Truman welcomed more than 600 pre-college students to campus for multiple programming options. One of the most popular summer options, the Joseph Baldwin Academy for Eminent Young Scholars is for students that have completed 7th, 8th or 9th grade before the academy session begins. Broken into two sessions each lasting three weeks, JBA gives participating students the opportunity to experience campus life and attend multiple courses.
The first session consisted of 239 students, 31 preceptors and eight pro-staff members, while 257 students, 32 preceptors and eight pro-staff members participated in the second session. Students could choose from 11 different courses among subjects in the fields of STEM, fine arts, writing/language, history/social studies and athletic training.
Kohlenberg Lyceum Series kicks off soon
Truman State University says the 2023-24 Kohlenberg Lyceum Series will kick off with a performance by the soul-inspired roots rock band The Mighty Pines at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in Baldwin Auditorium.This St. Louis-based group is known for creating vast musical landscapes with layered harmonies and thoughtfully crafted instrumentation.For more information, visit lyceum.truman.edu or call 660.785.4128.
Two new hunting seasons set
The State Department of Conservation is adding two new hunting seasons for this year. Ky3 says there is an early antler-less season for deer from October 6 to 8th. The other season is a chronic wasting disease season, which runs from November 22 to 26 in several counties around the state.
Truman State has students available for service projects
Are you a part of a local non-profit looking for volunteers for upcoming projects? The Truman State University SERVE Center is a student-led service team dedicated to helping students and organizations connect with local Kirksville non-profits! In its history, the SERVE Center has partnered with more than 130 community agencies located in the Kirksville community and run events such as the BIG Event every year. If you are interested in having student volunteers at your site, please connect with them at serve@truman.edu.
Whiskey and Turkey Festival coming up
Don’t miss Main Street Kirksville’s Whiskey & Turkey Festival on Saturday, September 9. All of the fun will be located on South Elson Street in Downtown Kirksville. The festival starts at 5:00 pm with music, turkey legs and plenty of drink options. Missouri’s own Travis Gibson takes the stage at 7:00 pm. All the fun keeps going until 10:00 pm. This event is a fun twist on Kirksville history. The legend goes that Jesse Kirk served a meal of turkey and whiskey to the key people who ended up naming the City after him.
Gym Facility in Milan open for students two days a week
Milan C-2 Schools says The Gym Facility will be open for Milan students in grades 6 through 12 who would like to use the facility for activities to better themselves or to play activities with other students. The gym will be open from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on September 7th.
Talks about I70 expansion continue
Public meetings are underway across the state to talk about the plan to expand I-70 to six lanes across missouri. Plans call for the project to be done in seven years.
Learn more about the A.T. Still Physician Assistant program
Learn more about A.T. Still University’s Central Coast Physician Assistant program during a virtual information session at 2 p.m. MST on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
You’ll have the opportunity to converse with current faculty and student representatives, and will learn more about how the program prepares students to become community-oriented physician assistants who will provide whole person primary care to our nation’s underserved communities.
Market on Main Fall Fiesta coming up
The City of Milan reminds, the Market on Main Fall Fiesta is coming up on September 23rd. Chili Cookoff registration starts at 10 a.m. Museum tours run 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bounce houses start at 10, and chili cookoff judging starts at noon. The pepper eating contest, cornhole tournament, foam party, parade of countries, pageant, and rolling of the balls all happen in the afternoon. The street dance with Grupo 515 is from 9 p.m. until midnight.