Kirksville Local Pulse

Kirksville's current listings range from store roles to driving jobs, and the split between local and long-distance work is clear.

• Close to home:...

Cooler weather is here in the Tri-States, but winter conditions have not arrived yet. Before a storm, the advice is to:

• Check the forecast and keep...

Every November, Lifeline hosts its Vision Dinner to share its mission and thank the community behind its work. The faith-based nonprofit offers...

• Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10: regular public meetings at 8:30 a.m. at the Adair County Courthouse, 106 W. Washington St., in Kirksville.
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The Adair County Coalition for Responsible Development is pushing for farmland protection, though its proposals remain advocacy.

• What it wants to...

The FLATS Trail extension along West Washington Street is walkable and mostly complete, but it isn't officially finished yet.

• Remaining site work:...

Four young puppies are currently with Field of Dreams Rescue in Kirksville, and each is described as people-friendly.

• Marilyn: a curious,...

Here are practical picks from the Nov. 3 to Dec. 3 calendar:

• Nov. 3: Library bingo runs 10-11 a.m. at Adair County Public Library, and a basic...

Kirksville's Hometown Holiday returns Saturday, Nov. 28, with the 15th annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade stepping off at 5:30 p.m. downtown.

• Parade...

Here's what Adair County voters need for today's general election:

• Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time on Tuesday, November 3.
• If...

The Adair County Sheriff's Office handled 943 911 calls in October, according to its monthly activity report. Other reported work included:

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A 17-year-old Novinger driver was injured Sunday, Nov. 1, in a single-vehicle crash on Highway O at Spring Creek Road, west of Novinger.

• When and...

A century ago, Kirksville residents were to follow election returns on a large screen mounted on the Myers Brothers shoe store at the square's...

Truman State University hosted the annual Kirksville Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday. Alzheimer's currently has no cure, so the Alzheimer's...

The Oct. 31 e-edition leads with Kirksville R-III Superintendent Tricia Reger's retirement announcement. This excerpt does not include the details, so...

Demolition of the Cranberry Lane railroad bridge near Brashear continued Thursday after a fire broke out during construction. Adair County Presiding...

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider proposed revisions to Chapter 34, Subdivision Regulations, at its Nov. 4 meeting. It will be asked to...

Well-maintained smoke alarms can reduce the risk of death by 50%, according to the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This is general guidance, not...

This is statewide sports coverage rather than Kirksville or Adair County news, but here's the quick rundown. Missouri lost its preseason exhibition...

The Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission will take up 2027 sponsorship offerings at noon Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Meeting Room at the Kirksville...