Local news
Kirksville
Adair County, Missouri
Ad
Kirksville recognizes November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden has proclaimed November National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, encouraging residents to learn about end-of-life care. Hospice services address patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual…
Delta State holds off Truman State men 85-81 in home opener
Delta State defeated Truman State 85-81 in the Bulldogs’ home opener Monday night at Pershing Arena in Kirksville. Truman outscored the visitors 47-41 after halftime but could not overcome a 10-point deficit at the…
Kirksville area calendar of events, Nov. 10-Dec. 10
A calendar lists meetings and community events across the Kirksville area from Nov. 10 through Dec. 10. Tuesday’s schedule includes an Adair County Commission meeting, a Veterans Day celebration at La Plata High School…
Area scoreboard: Monday, Nov. 9 results
In men’s college basketball action, Delta State defeated Truman State with a final score of 85-81 at Pershing Arena in Kirksville. Following this loss, Truman State falls to a 0-1 record for the season. The team is…
Ad
Sunny, mild Tuesday in Kirksville; breezy, cooler Veterans Day ahead
Kirksville and Adair County are forecast to have sunny, mild weather Tuesday, with temperatures reaching about 66 degrees before easing later in the day. The National Weather Service expects clear skies overnight and no…
Kirksville Daily Express e-Edition for Tuesday, Nov. 10
The Kirksville Daily Express has published its e-edition for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. Readers can open the digital newspaper and select headlines to access the full stories online. The edition was posted at 5:50 a.m…
Kirksville newsroom summary for Monday, Nov. 9
The Kirksville Daily Express’ Monday roundup recaps recent local coverage, including a Macon County 4-H member’s efforts to help other young people find a sense of belonging. It also notes Kirksville’s loss in a…
Truman State Community courses include art, psychology, book club and Excel
Truman State University is accepting applications for five community courses for the spring 2027 semester. Offerings include an eight-week class on abnormal psychology, taught by professor emeritus Sal Costa, and a…
Area standings snapshot: week of Nov. 9
Area teams’ records entering the week of Nov. 9 include Truman State football at 6-4 overall and 6-1 in the GLVC, while its volleyball team is 14-12. The snapshot, based on results through Sunday, also lists upcoming…
Ad
Kirksville area calendar of events, Nov. 9-Dec. 9
The Kirksville area has released its calendar of events for November 9 through December 9. Key local activities include the Adair County Commission meeting, an introduction to Mahjong at the public library, and a…
Frosty start gives way to sunshine in Kirksville on Monday
Kirksville and Adair County are set for a chilly start to the week with patchy frost and fog expected on Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the frost will clear by 7 a.m., giving way to sunny…
Kirksville Daily Express e-Edition for Monday, Nov. 9
The Kirksville Daily Express has released its e-edition for Monday, November 9, 2026. The issue features coverage of the Adair County Historical Society banquet, Truman State University’s 47-10 football victory over…
EMBRACING LOCAL HISTORY: Part 231; Capt. John Dale "Jack" Heiny's letters from France during the Great War
The Adair County Historical Society continues its series on local history, focusing on the letters of Captain John Dale 'Jack' Heiny written from France during World War I. The article details the background of the…
PHOTO GALLERY: Adair County Historical Society honors Linda Boultinghouse at annual banquet
The Adair County Historical Society and Museum hosted its annual banquet this Saturday in the Georgian Room of the Student Union Building. The event served to honor retiring board member and dedicated grant writer Linda…
Ad
Kirksville area calendar of events, Nov. 8-Dec. 8
The Kirksville community calendar for November 8 through December 8 includes a variety of local events. Highlights include a Truman Percussion Ensemble concert, Adair County Commission meetings, an introduction to…
Area scoreboard: Saturday, Nov. 7 results
The Kirksville Daily Express provides a roundup of local sports results from November 7. Highlights include Truman State's football victory over William Jewell, a Class 2 District 8 soccer championship match between St…
Sunny and mild Sunday in Kirksville, with patchy frost overnight
The National Weather Service reports a mild and sunny Sunday for Kirksville, with temperatures reaching a high near 62 degrees. Clear skies are expected to continue into the night, with temperatures dropping to around…
Kirksville Daily Express e-Edition for Sunday, Nov. 8
The Kirksville Daily Express has released its Sunday e-Edition, covering several local updates. Key topics include an upcoming public hearing on utility rate changes scheduled for Monday, the conclusion of the local…
Kirksville newsroom summary for Saturday, Nov. 7
The Kirksville City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Monday regarding proposed adjustments to water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates. The council will vote on the new fee schedule for 2027 during the…
Ad
Kiwanis Club hears about Extension history, new office plans
The Kirksville Kiwanis Club hosted Jennifer Schutter, a horticulture field specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, at their November 5 meeting. Schutter discussed the history of the local Extension office…
Kirksville council to hold hearing on utility rate changes Monday
The Kirksville City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday to discuss proposed changes to water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates. The city aims to address a $1.57 million funding gap required for operations…
Kirksville Airport and Transportation Commission to meet Tuesday
The Kirksville Airport and Transportation Commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. The agenda includes updates on local street and airport projects. The meeting is open to…
Area runners compete at state cross country championships
Area high school runners competed at the MSHSAA State Cross Country Championships on Friday. Scotland County’s Georgia Taylor led local participants by placing 11th in the Class 2 girls race with a time of 19:42.4…
K-REDI board to discuss child care, budget Tuesday
The Kirksville Regional Economic Development Inc. (K-REDI) board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. at the EDA Building in Kirksville. The agenda includes updates on child care initiatives, a budget…
Ad
Kirksville area calendar of events, Nov. 7-Dec. 7
The Kirksville community calendar for November 7 through December 7 features a variety of local events, including a Red Cross blood drive at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, a book sale at the Adair County Public…
Area scoreboard: Friday, Nov. 6 results
Local high school football teams competed in district semifinal games on Friday, November 6. Results included Moberly defeating Kirksville 42-0, Marceline winning 35-12 over Scotland County, and Putnam County edging…
Moberly ends Kirksville football season in district semifinal
The Kirksville Tigers football season concluded Friday night following a 42-0 defeat against top-seeded Moberly in the Class 4 District 5 semifinals. The Tigers finished their season with a 3-8 record. Moberly, now 9-1…
NEMO Fair seeks light displays for second Christmas Lane Lighting
The NEMO Fair is seeking participants to create light displays for its second annual Christmas Lane Lighting & Holiday Bazaar, scheduled for December 5 at the fairgrounds. Organizers aim to expand the event following…