1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (142+ words) The Rotary Club of Kirksville-Thousand Hills had the pleasure of hosting District Governor Amy Chinnery-Valmassei at a recent meeting. The Kirksville-Thousand Hills Rotary Club meets Thursdays at 7 a.m. at the Aquatic Center, 801 E. Mill St. Club members complete an in-meeting service project…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (219+ words) Drivers in Adair, Putnam and Sullivan counties should plan for several road closures and ongoing construction this week, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation's latest regional roadwork reports. In Adair County, Missouri Route 11 will be closed Sept. 15 for culvert…...

1+ day, 36+ min ago   (451+ words) The Downtown Kirksville Square buzzed with history, music and local flavor Saturday evening as the community gathered for the sixth annual Kirksville Whiskey & Turkey Festival. Held from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., the festival drew residents and visitors alike to celebrate the legend of…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (211+ words) The Adair County Commission has released its schedule of public meetings for the upcoming week, featuring administrative duties, routine road and bridge inspections, and a scheduled discussion with Ameren. Meetings are slated for 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Adair…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (793+ words) The Kirksville City Council will consider a full agenda Monday night, including final approval of a subdivision tied to a new Plaza Tire Service location, three rezoning and lot-combination measures on South Franklin Street, a replacement contractor for a stalled…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (346+ words) The Kirksville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting Wednesday to consider new zoning rules for data centers, following months of public pushback over water use, power demand and potential health effects. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in Baldwin…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (145+ words) The Kirksville Kiwanis Club welcomed Blytha Ellis to speak at its Sept. 10 meeting. Ellis is president of the Adair County Historical Society. She spoke about Cpl. Hervey Dix, Adair County's first casualty of the Civil War. She also updated the…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (179+ words) Prepare to get scared on the square as Halloween Town returns to downtown Kirksville on Saturday, Oct. 31. Join Kirksville Parks and Recreation, Main Street Kirksville and many great community partners for a hauntingly great time from 6-8 p.m. Halloween Town is an…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (423+ words) Also in February 1886, Newton Baylor sold his building at 121 W. Washington St. to the Kirksville Savings Bank for $8,000. "The Kirksville Graphic" reported, "It is a splendid property and is considered by businessmen one of the best locations in the city." It…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (210+ words) Author and journalist Katy Schamberger will serve as the featured speaker for the Friends of the Adair County Public Library's 2026 annual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the library, located at 1 Library Lane. The free event is open to the public…...