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Free COVID-19, flu testing extended
Free testing once a week on the corner of First Street and Randolph Street for COVID-19, Influenza A and B and RSV, has been extended past its original end date of March 31, and will […]
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Truman to temporarily house Oscar Mayer employees from Guam, Hawaii
Truman State University’s residence building, Centennial Hall, will temporarily house Kirksville Oscar Mayer employees from Guam and Hawaii, according to a City of Kirksville press release. The housing is transitional while the workers find permanent […]
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Greenwood Center construction continues
The Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center Project’s current phase is projected to be completed by Aug. 2023. Greenwood would be primarily used as a center to serve people within the autistic community from Kirksville and surrounding […]
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Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival provides community
Once a year, artists, food trucks and performers gather to give community members a taste of the arts. The annual Kirksville Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival is in its 47th year. This year had […]
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Family Day returns in-person
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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Geno’s is back
Originally opened as a bar during 2008, Geno’s closed when the pandemic started. The former bar will be reopening this month. They will not be selling alcohol but will have a certified server available to […]
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Local not-for-profit organization rolls with the pandemic’s punches
Since its 2016 founding, Take Root has served the Kirksville community in various ways, such as addressing issues of the industrial food system, alleviating hunger in Adair County and promoting healthy living through its signature […]
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Kirksville festival reunites community
On Oct. 2, the local community gathered together to celebrate the arts and local craftsmanship. After being canceled last year, the Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival was especially appreciated by many in attendance this […]