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Family Day returns in-person

October 18, 2022

Truman State University hosted Family Weekend Friday Sept. 23 through Sunday Sept. 25. This is the first Family Day masks were not required since the COVID-19 pandemic began and is many students first ‘normal’ Family […]

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Take Root prepares for a comeback

October 18, 2022

Take Root, a pay-as-you-can cafe, was a staple in Kirksville from 2015 to 2020 until they closed because of COVID-19. Students would get a cup of coffee and study, Kirksville community members would participate in […]

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Rongey’s Body Identified

October 6, 2022

According to the Adair County Coroner’s office, human remains have been identified as Jesse Rongey. The human remains were identified through dental records. According to the Coroner’s office, the bones are currently undergoing reconstruction to […]

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Five Below, Old Navy open in Kirksville

September 22, 2022

Last week, a new Old Navy location opened in the Kirksville Commons Shopping Center, shortly after a Five Below store opened in the same shopping center. Assistant City Manager Ashley Young said the businesses will […]

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Manhunt continues into third week

August 17, 2022

READ AN UPDATE TO THE STORY: Rongey’s Body Identified UPDATED 4:54 PM 08/18/22 Jesse Rongey is suspected to have shot and dismembered Stephen Munn on Munn’s property July 5. Munn’s remains were found five days […]