Adair County

Adair County

The “heART” of Kirksville

The “heART” of Kirksville

[easingsliderpro id=”1″] The exterior of the Kirksville Arts Center is decorated with two art pieces inspired by the surrounding community. The “heART of Kirksville Legacy Mural,” the center’s most recent exterior project, makes up the tile mosaic covering the façade of the building. The project began during 2013 when the […]

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Adair County, Local Food & Drink

Sweet Espressions Reinvention

Sweet Espressions Reinvention

For the last 15 years, 107 W. Washington St. has meant one thing for residents of Kirksville, Mo. — coffee. Many recognizable businesses, such as Java Co. and Costa Rican Café, have called this storefront home.  Sarah Mitchell, co-owner of Sweet Espressions, explains her business will be the newest name […]

by × February 22, 2014 × 0 comments

Adair County, Outdoor Activities

Stargazing

Stargazing

Some of the clearest places to view the stars are on vast stretches of highway or distant spots on the outskirts of cities. With its small towns and many miles of open road and quiet country, Adair County offers several secluded stargazing locations where travelers can breathe in the open […]

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Adair County, Outdoor Activities, Stories

Pick Your Picnic Spot

Pick Your Picnic Spot

Pick Your Picnic Spot To find out the best location for a future picnic, check out this list that describes the attributes of potential local picnicking areas in Adair County. Thousand Hills State Park, Missouri 157 Picnic Tables – Yes Shade – 5/5 Some of the picnicking spots in the […]

by × February 20, 2014 × 0 comments

Adair County, Family Activities, Stories

Free Kirksville Attractions

Free Kirksville Attractions

  For those looking to enjoy what Kirksville, Mo., has to offer without spending a cent, check out these cost-free activities. Kirksville Arts Center. The Kirksville Arts Center, located downtown, brings art directly to the community. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the public […]

by × February 6, 2014 × 0 comments

Adair County, Outdoor Activities, Stories

Annual FLATS Half Marathon

Annual FLATS Half Marathon

Located at Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville, Mo., the annual FLATS Half Marathon isn’t as flat as the name might suggest. In fact, it’s a bumpy trail race through the woods to raise money for the Forest Lake Area Trail System. On Oct. 5, 2013, race director and owner Ivy Koger counted down […]

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Adair County, Local Food & Drink

Sebree’s

Sebree’s

Brian Boultinghouse and his wife, Cindy, opened Sebree’s in Greentop, Mo., with one goal in mind: to share their love of sustainable agriculture and food with the northeast Missouri community. Since June 2012, Brian and Cindy have been busy networking with local farmers for a majority of their menu options. […]

by × October 10, 2013 × 0 comments