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Return of the New Student Welcome

October 7, 2021

Being new to a college and a city, especially during COVID-19, can be overwhelming. In Kirksville, one way the city helps connect students to the community is through the Downtown Student Welcome.  At the Downtown […]

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City planning updates to Kirksville parks

February 4, 2019

The Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department is currently planning and working on updates and additions for many of its park areas. Rodney Sadler, Kirksville parks and recreation director, said his department has been working on […]

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City of Kirksville continues road construction projects

August 17, 2018

The City of Kirksville began work on two major transportation projects this summer: a reconstruction of Illinois Street and the implementation of a new box culvert water flow system — allowing water and drainage to flow under city streets — at the corner of North Cottage Grove Avenue and East Harrison Street. […]

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Future of old high school uncertain

February 19, 2018

Within the next few years, the City of Kirksville might have to demolish the building which previously housed Kirksville High School if the property is not brought into compliance with city codes or redeveloped soon. […]

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New Menards Opening In Kirksville

September 12, 2016

Menards will be opening up shop in Kirksville on north Baltimore Street, next to Home Depot. Menards first reached out to Kirksville. And after discussion with the city, they have received approval for construction and […]