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Updated September 20, 2026.
A new exhibit showcasing Homer's "Odyssey" is on display now through Sept. 26 on the first floor of Pickler Memorial Library.Inspired by the summer blockbuster epic film "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan, the exhibit features various dimensions of the ancient epic, including its notable texts and translations, its place in…
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Updated September 20, 2026.
The 12th Annual Missouri-Southern Iowa Art Guild (MOSI) Fall Art Exhibit reception will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Pickler Memorial Library café. MOSI is a group of working visual artists formed in 2013. The guild sponsors local art exhibitions, provides recognition and networking opportunities for members,…
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Truman’s annual United Way campaign will kick off the week of Sept. 21. The United Way of Northeast Missouri funds 10 agencies that directly serve the community. Donors should consider that 99% of every dollar stays local. Area partners include: Adair County 4-H; the Adair County Family YMCA; the Boy…
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Updated September 20, 2026.
The legendary comedy institution The Second City will launch this year’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 in Baldwin Auditorium.The Second City is one of the oldest and most infamous comedy empires, having been co-founded as a small cabaret theatre in Chicago in 1959 by Bernie Sahlins, Howard…
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Updated September 20, 2026.
Free public shows take place at 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium. Show topics vary through the year, so be sure to check the Planetarium schedule to learn more about upcoming topics. On-campus groups can reserve the planetarium for free. For additional…
Truman State University
Updated September 20, 2026.
The City of Kirksville’s Planning and Zoning Commission will host a public hearing regarding data center zoning regulations at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Baldwin Hall Little Theatre.The meeting will discuss a zoning proposal for data centers, in the interest of establishing specific zoning standards for any proposed data…
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Kirksville was recently the subject of an episode of “Destination Heartland.” A production of Kansas City’s KCTV 5, the show highlights communities throughout the Midwest. Sharon Swehla, director of tourism, discussed a variety of topics including local art, outdoor activities, education and other aspects of the Kirksville community with host…
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Market on the Mall will take place from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 14 on the Quad. The program brings high-quality produce — grown, harvested and processed by Truman students on the Farm — to students on campus. Cash donations are accepted, but produce is available for free. All donations will support…
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Family Day is a University tradition that welcomes parents, siblings and other family members to Kirksville for a weekend of special on-campus activities, as well as the annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival. The weekend will kick off Sept. 18 with a Statesman performance featuring the marching band, color…
