Mayor Zac Burden has issued a proclamation recognizing Red Ribbon Week in Kirksville from October 23-31, 2026. Red Ribbon Week offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles. Businesses, government, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious institutions, schools, and other community-based…
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City of Kirksville highlights safe charging practices during Fire Prevention Week
Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden signed a proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026. This annual observance, organized by the National Fire Protection Association, aims to inform the public about life-saving topics. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”…
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City of Kirksville celebrates Missouri Good Neighbor Week
Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden signed a proclamation recognizing Missouri Good Neighbor Week, which runs from September 28 to October 4.
Studies reveal that most Americans do not know the names of their neighbors and have little meaningful interaction with them, alongside rising trends of loneliness and social isolation. Nearby friendships can increase happiness, deepen community pride, improve mental health, reduce crime and foster inclusive communities where everyone belongs.
So, if you don’t know your neighbors, take this as an opportunity to forge new friendships. Or, help strengthen bonds you’ve already made. Something as simple as a smile or a wave can go a long way.
If you have an exemplary neighbor you’d like to highlight, you can share that with the Missouri Good Neighbor Week organization at Missourigoodneighborweek.com.
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Adopt-A-Child registration opens October 1
Registration for Adopt-A-Child, a program that provides a special Christmas gift to more than 500 children in Adair County who might otherwise not receive one, opens on October 1. Children ages 0-16 are eligible. Sign up at Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO), 215…
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City puts marijuana tax funds toward CAPNEMO childcare project
The City of Kirksville presented CAPNEMO with a $36,500 check this week — funded by the city’s marijuana sales tax — to help renovate a former preschool on Locust Street into additional infant and toddler daycare space.
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City of Kirksville gives CAPNEMO $36,500 toward childcare expansion
The City of Kirksville presented Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO) with a $36,500 check at Monday’s city council meeting to help fund an expansion of local childcare services.
CAPNEMO plans to combine the city’s contribution with a grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to renovate a former preschool building it owns on Locust Street, creating additional infant and toddler daycare slots. The city council voted last year to set aside the funds in its 2026 budget; the money comes from Kirksville’s marijuana sales tax, half of which is directed toward community development.
Councilmembers Kabir Bansal, Cindy Mayberry, Zac Burden and John Gardner presented the check to CAPNEMO Executive Director Traci Lawrence and Head Start Director Jenn Vaughn.
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City of Kirksville contributes funds to CAPNEMO childcare expansion project
The City of Kirksville is pleased to present a check to Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO) to support its efforts to expand childcare services in the community. Through a grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, CAPNEMO plans to renovate…
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Special Planning and Zoning meeting, public hearing on data center regulation being held Sept. 16
The City of Kirksville’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting and public hearing regarding data center zoning regulations at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16, in the Little Theatre (Room 102) at Truman State University’s Baldwin Hall. Because of strong public interest…
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