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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 […]
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Return of the New Student Welcome
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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Greenwood receives $4.6 million
Truman State University recently received $4.6 million from the Missouri government to assist with the Greenwood Project. Truman has been working to convert the previous Greenwood Elementary School into the Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center. Missouri […]
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Bird scooters available in Kirksville
The city of Kirksville made a contract with a micro-mobility company, Bird, to provide electric scooters in Kirksville. The Kirksville City Council passed an ordinance May 17 to start a contract with the company, with […]
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Downtown revitalization program progresses to Pagliai’s
The City of Kirksville continues to make progress on the downtown revitalization program, initiated in 2019, aiming to bring new life to the downtown area. The main component of the program is to renovate and […]
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Baltimore Street undergoing construction
Baltimore Street, one of the main arteries of Kirksville, will be under construction for the next several weeks to months. The Missouri Department of Transportation is overseeing the project as it is a state-owned road. […]
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Newly elected candidates reflect on election
The April 6 elections had good rates of voter turnout, especially for a local election, Adair County Clerk Sandy Collop said. “I was hoping for 15% [voter turnout], and when I found out that we […]
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Kirksville Hy-Vee continues to administer COVID-19 vaccine
The Hy-Vee Pharmacy in Kirksville continues to be a site where Truman State University students, faculty and Kirksville community members can receive the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Students can receive their vaccine from Hy-Vee by scheduling […]
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Students alerted of homicide in Kirksville
The Kirksville Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that happened April 1. The incident took place on South Baltimore Street. The police have taken a person of interest into custody regarding the case. This […]
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City Council election heating up
Kirksville City Council elections will take place Tuesday, April 6. There are four candidates running for one seat and a three-year term. The candidates are Kevin Alm, Kabir Bansal, John Gardner and Dana (Danny) McDowell. […]