Kirksville Connection for March 2023
Chamber to host Candidate’s Forum
The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Candidates’ Forum will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Interprofessional Education Building on the campus of A.T. Still University. All candidates for City Council have been invited to attend. The candidates for City Council, in the order they will appear on the ballot, are: Kevin A. Alm, Wesley Gerber, Marva Marie Clay, Jennifer Walston, Stephanie Deren, Richard Rick Steele, Danny McDowell, Angie Sullivan and Tom Stinson. For more information on the Candidates’ Forum, contact the Chamber at 660.665.3766. For more information on the Municipal Election, contact the City Clerk at 660.627.1225.
The 22nd Annual Big Event
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, students from Truman State University will show their appreciation to Kirksville residents through the 22nd Annual Big Event! To sign up for service, fill out the registration form at the following link (serve.truman.edu/the-big-event/) by Monday, March 27, 2023, at 5:00 pm. For more information, contact the SERVE Center at 660.785.7222.
Spring brush and limb pick-up coming soon
The City’s Spring Brush and Limb Pick-Up is scheduled for April 3 through 7, 2023! City crews will begin picking up tree limbs and large brush on Monday, April 3, 2023. Although the work is expected to take the entire week, to guarantee pick-up, your brush must be placed curbside by 7:00 am, Monday, April 3, 2023. Help beautify our community and get your lawn ready for spring and summer! For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291.
City receives water fluoridation award
The City of Kirksville was notified that its Public Water System has received a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC applauded the City for its foresight and interest in the well-being of its community members.
Fluoridation is an evidence-based practice that enables many community members to be protected in a cost-effective manner. CDC research states that drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities by about 25 percent in children and adults.
KBSL early bird sign-up available
The Kirksville Baseball and Softball Association (KBSA) has transitioned the operation of its youth baseball and softball leagues to the City of Kirksville’s Parks and Recreation Department and will now be known as the Kirksville Baseball and Softball Leagues (KBSL).
Early bird registration is open until March 19. Intro to Coach Pitch, for kids 5 and 6 years old, will cost $50 per player. Coach baseball and softball leagues for 7- and 8-year-olds will both cost $60 per player. All divisions of baseball and softball for players over the age of 9 will cost $70 per player. Registrations received after the early-bird deadline through April 2, 2023, will cost an additional $10 per player. Registration can be completed in person at the Kirksville Aquatic Center, located at 801 E. Mill St in Kirksville, or online at parks.kirksvillecity.com.
Practices for all divisions will start the week of April 17, 2023. Games for all divisions will begin the week of May 15, 2023, with opening day ceremonies for the league scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023. The season will conclude the week of July 10, 2023.
45th annual Free Kraft Heinz Easter Egg Hunt set for April 8
Mark your calendars and hop on over to the 45th annual Kraft Heinz Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10:00 am, at the Truman State University Quad!
Kraft Heinz, the City of Kirksville's Parks and Recreation Department, and Truman State University's Cardinal Key are partnering to host this event free of charge! All children ages 2 to 12 are invited to join and find as many eggs as possible.
Remember to bring a basket for all the eggs and your camera for a picture with our special guest, the Easter Bunny! For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 660.627.1485.
Tiny Tykes Soccer returns this spring
Join Coach Luke for Soccer FUNdamentals!
The City of Kirksville's Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the Tiny Tykes Soccer program. Tiny Tykes Soccer, brought to you by Nolan Law Firm, is an exciting and engaging four-week program, for children ages 3 through 5, that teaches soccer using play-based learning. Tiny Tykes Soccer will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 11, 2023. Registrants will choose either a 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm session, or a 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm session when registering. That can be done online at parks.kirksvillecity.com or in person at the Kirksville Aquatic Center, located at 801 E. Mill St.
Registration is $30 per participant and each player will receive a Tiny Tykes Soccer t-shirt. All Tiny Tykes Soccer will be held at the Tiny Tykes Soccer Field, located next to the Pee Wee Baseball Fields at the North Park Complex on 3000 Novinger St.
For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 660.627.1485.
Don’t forget about Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings Time is almost here! On Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2:00 am, be sure to move your clock forward one hour to 3:00 am. When you do, be sure to also change the batteries in your smoke alarms.
We would like to remind you that a smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all! Here are some tips to help ensure your smoke alarm protects you, your family, and your home:
Test your smoke alarm every month.
Change the smoke alarm battery when you change your clocks.
If your smoke alarm is 10 years old or older, replace it.
For more information, contact the Fire Department at 660.665.3734.
Watch the State of the City Address
Thanks to all of the community members who came to see the State of the City Address. In case you missed it, you can watch it above.
March events schedule
The Mousetrap. March 1 through March 4 @ the Black Box Theatre inside Ophelia Parrish.
Catch one of Agatha Christie’s renowned works on stage at Truman. Showtimes are at 7:30 pm each night, plus a 2:00 pm showing on March 4. Purchase tickets online at https://trumanstateuniversity.tixtrack.com/tickets/series/THEMOUSETRAP or call the Truman Box Office at 660.785.4515.
TAKE3 Trio. March 5, 7:30 pm @ Baldwin Auditorium.
See the latest Lyceum Series event with popular trio TAKE3. With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Admission is free but tickets are required and can be reserved at the Sue Ross Arts Center in downtown Kirksville, the Advancement Office in McClain Hall 205 and the SAB window in the Student Union Building. For additional information, visit lyceum.truman.edu, call 660.785.4133 or email lyceumseries@truman.edu.
FLATS St. Patrick’s Day 5K. March 17, 5:30 pm @ the DuKum Inn.
Get your green on for the 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day race is back. There is a regular 5K and a 1.5-mile walk. You can sign up at the Thompson Center or online at https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/84475131/select-race?_p=5554927827574929&fbclid=IwAR20hiPxTCzPYor-SWL3FiJ29K3Eb8kC8PeHcka1oavv2vP13FM5EfOlCz0&e4q=2cb2c76a-2a68-4452-9fac-3f78201e9921&e4p=c2196119-949c-4fae-a9c7-2c9d449292ba&e4ts=1677601739&e4c=active&e4e=snawe00000000&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=c788327d1416c066ab0a0647c2a6df6d&error=login_required&state=e8424f53-937e-4425-a42e-758952754243.
26th annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show. March 18, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm @ William Matthew Middle School.
The Kirksville Women of Today will hold its annual craft fair. Register online on its website https://sites.google.com/site/kirksvillewomenoftoday/.
Curtain Call Theatre presents The Murder Room. March 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1, 7:00 pm @ 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Check out Curtain Call’s spring production. Tickets are available at the Hy-Vee service desk.
14th annual Community Engagement Conference. March 25, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm @ William Matthew Middle School.
This free, one-day conference will bring individuals with disabilities and their families, provider agencies and community members together to focus on dreaming big and planning for a great life. Keynote speakers David Forbes and Susan Parker will lead discussions on available resources. The conference will also feature breakout sessions addressing the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Register online at sb40life.org.
Stargazing at Thousand Hills State Park. March 25, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Thousand Hills.
Telescopes are back out for the season. Meet at the Thousand Hills Point Pavilion to gaze away.
March meeting schedule
March 6: City Council, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
March 7: Tourism Advisory Board, 8:00 am @ Economic Development Alliance Building.
March 7: Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission, 12:00 pm @ Kirksville Aquatic Center.
March 8: Planning and Zoning, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
March 13: City Council Study Session, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
March 16: Watershed Management Commission, 5:30 pm @ Economic Development Alliance Building.
March 20: City Council, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
March 23: Friends of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery, 4:00 pm @ City Hall.