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Developer to build new hotel

February 6, 2016

Developers are preparing to break ground on a new hotel on South Franklin Street after the Kirksville City Council approved tax breaks for the developers Monday night. John Young, a representative for the developer, says construction on a Holiday Inn Express with 182 rooms will […]

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Take Root Cafe announces location

February 5, 2016

Following months of preparation, Take Root Cafe, an organic pay-what-you-can cafe, has announced they will be located in Pickler’s Famous on the square. Despite a plan for location, the cafe still has a long ways […]

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Plant to remain in operation

January 22, 2016

Kirksville City Council approved funding Dec. 21 for a new production line at the Kirksville Kraft plant. Kraft will purchase Chapter 100 Bonds, which allow cities to construct or improve warehouse or industrial facilities with bond proceeds.The bonds Kraft […]

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Commission approves new training standards

December 6, 2015

The Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission approved rules to strengthen law enforcement training standards Dec. 1. The POST Commission now will require additional training for several aspects of police tactics, such as de-escalation […]