Kirksville Connection for May 2023
Contour Airlines lands in Kirksville
Contour Airlines, the City of Kirksville’s new soon-to-be essential air service carrier, is now accepting flight bookings. Those travel plans can be made on ContourAirlines.com for $59. The first flights will begin on August 1.
Contour offers direct flights to Chicago. It will take about 45 minutes to fly from Kirksville to Chicago. And landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up many travel possibilities.
There will be 12 flights per week. Contour offers a spacious, 30-seat jet that features a flight attendant and full-service restroom.
Help with Adair County Community Health Assessment
A. T. Still University, in partnership with several organizations across the county, is conducting a health needs assessment.
They are gathering information to better understand the health needs in Adair County, Mo. They want to hear about your experiences with healthcare in Adair County. If you are interested in sharing, please go to the link below to complete the survey. It should not take more than 20 minutes to complete, and can be done at redcap.link/CHANEMO.
If you have any questions, contact the study team at 660.988.9886 or via email at HealthAssessment@atsu.edu.
Celebrate Historic Preservation Month
Join the City of Kirksville in celebrating National Historic Preservation Month this May with several events.
The City will host Founders Day festivities at 10:00 am on May 13 at Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery. The City will dedicate a gravestone for Charles and Nancy Rorabaugh. Charles was a Kirksville businessman who died in a plane crash in 1919. He was part of a group that planned to bring a plane to Kirksville that would be used for traveling physicians. Charles was buried without a gravestone, as was his mother, Nancy, when she was buried next to him in 1924.
Curtain Call Theatre Company will then perform Cemetery Theatre from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm that afternoon. Different figures from Kirksville’s past will be portrayed.
On Saturday, May 20 at 11:00, Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden will lead a walking tour of downtown local historic landmarks. RSVPs will be required – more info to come. All of our local historic landmarks and more can be explored through the TravelStorys app, narrated by Mayor Burden.
Spring hazardous waste drop-off scheduled
Household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off for City residents will be Saturday, May 20, 2023, between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm at the Public Works Complex, located at 2001 N. Osteopathy St. Citizens must call Public Works to schedule an appointment. Citizens will not be allowed to drop off waste without an appointment. Appointments are limited and no additional appointments will be made once the schedule is full.
HHW applies to any leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients. Commercial hazardous waste is not accepted. Latex paint is not accepted. You are able to dispose of latex paint in your trash as long as it is in a dry, solid, hardened state. You may use kitty litter or sand to harden it, or simply leave the lid off so it can dry out. A maximum of 10 total gallons of paint will be accepted from each citizen who has a scheduled appointment.
Along with latex paint, additional items that are not accepted are syringes, items containing mercury, knives, electronics, computer batteries, containers over five gallons, and cylinder items such as fire extinguishers, freon, helium, and propane bottles. Positive and negative battery terminals must be covered with masking tape. If they are not taped, they will not be accepted. No computer batteries or cylinders of any kind will be accepted.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291.
Summer Parks and Recreation programs
It’s starting to warm up and Kirksville Parks and Recreation programs are booming. See dates below for the various summer events going on in Kirksville parks.
Movies in the Park: June 3 (Lyle, Lyle Crocodile), June 17 (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), July 15 (Minions: The Rise of Gru), August 5 (Top Gun: Maverick).
Dollar Swim Nights: June 10, June 24, July 8, July 29.
Tennis Lessons
Classes divided by skills level for youth and adults, will meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Cost is $50 per session.
Session 1: June 5 through 15
Session 2: June 19 through 29
Session 3: July 3 through 14
Kids Theatre Camp
Open to students entering third through eighth grades. Cost is $50.
Technical Theatre Camp will be July 18 to 21, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Students will learn the technical elements of theatre and design for the camp performance.
Performance Theatre Camp will be July 20, 21, 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students will be in the cast of The Rainbow Fish. The performance will be on July 27 at 7:00 pm.
Save the date for the Red, White and Blue Festival
Mark your calendars for this year’s Independence Day celebrations in Kirksville. See the graphic above for what all is going on. Stay tuned to City of Kirksville updates on start times for each event. We hope to see you that weekend!
2022 Water Quality Report issued
The 2022 Water Quality Report is now available. The report provides you with important information about your drinking water, and the City’s efforts to continue providing safe drinking water for our community. This report is issued annually for the previous year and you may pick up a hard copy from the front counter at City Hall, located at 201 S. Franklin St., the Public Works Complex, located at 2001 N. Osteopathy Ave., or view it online at https://bit.ly/3n3Y4v5.
May event schedule
The Musical of Musicals: The Musical, May 4 to May 7 @ William Matthew Middle School.
Kirksville High School Music and Theatre is putting on this hilarious satire of musical theatre. Tickets are now on sale. All tickets are for an assigned, reserved seat so plan ahead with your family and friends to get seats together. Tickets for the show are $12 for general admission and $7 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at showtix4u.com/events/khstheatre, at the high school office, or at the door.
Performances will take place at the William Matthew Middle School auditorium on Thursday, May 4 through Saturday, May 6 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 pm. The box office will open one hour before show time and the doors will open 30 minutes before show time. The show is rated PG-13 with some adult humor, references to alcohol and innuendo.
Kirksville Kiwanis Farmers’ Market, May 6, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Downtown Kirksville.
The farmers’ market opens for 2023 on May 6. It will run each Saturday through October.
Native reptiles program, May 12, 7:00 to 8:00 pm @ Thousand Hills State Park.
Join park staff to learn about some of Thousand Hills native reptiles. From snakes, to lizards, to turtles, there is always something fascinating to discover. Meet at the Campground 1 Amphitheater. Visit Thousand Hills’ Facebook page for additional events going on during the month of May.
Plant sale, May 13, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Downtown Kirksville.
As part of the farmers’ market that day, the Kirksville Area Master Gardeners are selling a wide variety of plants.
Acrylic painting workshop, May 13, 1:30 to 3:30 pm @ the Sue Ross Arts Center.
Join the Kirksville Arts Association for a workshop on acrylic painting taught by Anna Dabney. She will be teaching three separate painting techniques. The cost is $45 for Kirksville Arts members and $55 for non-members. All supplies and materials will be provided. It is suggested each participant bring a hair dryer. Class size is limited. To register stop by the Sue Ross Arts Center from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday and between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday or call 660.665.0500.
Buddy Bass Fishing Classic, May 20, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm @ Forest Lake.
The 40th annual Jim Baker/John McConnell Buddy Bass Fishing Classic returns.
Head to https://visitkirksville.com/events/month/2023-05/ to see a full list of events.
May meeting schedule
May 1: City Council, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
May 2: Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission, 12:00 pm @ the Kirksville Aquatic Center.
May 3: Tourism Advisory Board, 8:00 am @ the Economic Development Alliance Building.
May 8: City Council Study Session, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
May 9: Airport Transportation Commission, 12:00 pm @ the Kirksville Aquatic Center.
May 10: Planning and Zoning Commission, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
May 15: City Council, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
May 18: Watershed Management Commission, 5:30 pm @ the Economic Development Alliance Building.
May 25: Friends of Forest-Lewellyn Cemetery, 4:00 pm @ City Hall.
May 29: City offices closed for Memorial Day.