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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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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 […]

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Baltimore construction continues

February 22, 2022

Construction work is continuing on Baltimore Street. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, work has continued since April 2021.   Amy Crawford, the area engineer who works for the Missouri Department of Transportation, provided updates […]

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Feeding Adair County

September 30, 2021

Feeding America estimates that in the U.S. today, 13 million children face hunger — that’s one in six kids. Furthermore, the poverty rate in Missouri is at 14% and in Adair County it’s at 25.6%. […]

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Bird scooters available in Kirksville

September 8, 2021

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 […]