Kirksville Connection for October 2023
New utility billing site is live
The City of Kirksville’s new online utility billing site is now live. You can view it by heading to www.municipalonlinepayments.com/kirksvillemo, or by the usual methods on KirksvilleCity.com.
Once on that page, click on Utility Billing. Then click Sign In Or Sign Up. That is where you will create your account for the site. Once completed and logged in, click Add Account to connect your service address to your account.
For the account number, you will enter the number that is listed on your September bill, which will be in your mailbox soon. Your bill will have a QR code that, if scanned, will take you directly to the Account Setup page. Enter Kirksville in the second box on that page.
Now that your account has been created, you can see your current bill and make a payment. You can also enroll in auto-pay or schedule a payment.
Something to note for college students or other residents with roommates, you can create multiple billing accounts per service address. Each member of the household can then track usage, get reminders when a bill is coming due, etc.
If you prefer to have your bill paid by bank draft each month, you need to come to City Hall to set that up.
Stay tuned for additional features to come with this new online billing service in the coming months. For any questions, contact the Finance Department at 660.627.1251.
Halloween Town is back
Join the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department, #For660 and more than 100 community partners for the 5th annual Halloween Town event.
Halloween Town is a safe, fun and interactive trick-or-treat experience all in one location. Join us October 31 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm in front of Kirksville High School and William Matthew Middle School. This event is free for everyone!
Have a business and interested in having a booth at this great community event? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/bc554Bv5njNq5Ge6A.
7th annual Free Halloween Flashlight EGGstravaganza
Get ready for a night of spooky fun as the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department and Kraft Heinz invite you to the 7th annual Free Halloween Flashlight EGGstravaganza! Join us on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the North Park Complex, located at 2710 Novinger St.
Prepare for an egg-hunting adventure like no other as we scatter 11,000 Halloween eggs filled with candy and toys across the ballfields. Don't forget to bring your flashlight and a bag because the egg hunt begins promptly at 7:00 pm!
To ensure that every child has an enjoyable experience, we've organized the egg hunt into three age-appropriate zones:
Yellow Field: Children ages 5 and under Orange Field: ages 6 through 8
Green Field: Children ages 9 to 12
The best part? This incredible Halloween event is entirely FREE! So, gather your friends and family and join us for an unforgettable evening of Halloween fun.
Don’t miss the first Bologna Festival
It’s a new and one-of-a-kind event for Kirksville. Kraft Heinz is hosting the Bologna Festival in downtown Kirksville on October 21 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The Bologna Festival is a free, family-friendly event for people of all ages. There will be bologna prepared in several different ways, booths, games, prizes and more.
This event could only happen in Kirksville because the Kirksville plant produces all Oscar Mayer bologna packaged and sold in the world.
Kirksville chosen as a top hometown
Kirksville was recently named as one of All Star Home's top 61 Hometowns in the United States! Kirksville scored highly in its student-to-teacher ratio, ranking fourth in that metric. The City also measured well in safety and home value, besting a few nearby cities that also made the list. Check out the full list here: https://bit.ly/3EPfxMU.
Adopt-A-Child helps kids in need
The annual Adopt-A-Child Christmas Program is designed to provide a special Christmas gift for more than 400 children in Adair County, ages newborn to 16, who otherwise might not receive a gift. Sign up for Adopt-A-Child runs from October 2, 2023, through December 8, 2023, at the Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (215 S. Elson St.) Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, or by calling 660.665.9855 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Only the child’s legal guardian may apply. Please provide proof of guardianship, SNAP benefits and number, and names and ages of children in the household (can be obtained through the Adair County Family Services Office in Kirksville).
Adopt-A-Child is sponsored by the Kirksville Firefighters Local 2952, 93.7 FM KTUF, and the Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri! For more information, contact Teresa at the Kirksville Fire Department at 660.665.3734!
Consider helping the Kirksville Kiwanis Halloween Costume Drive
Now through October 15th, the Kirksville Kiwanis Club is collecting gently used, or new, costumes, props, and spooky accessories for children in grades K-8. Items may be dropped off at the Adair County Family YMCA or the Adair County Public Library. These costumes are for children in need who wouldn’t otherwise have a costume and are distributed on the honor system. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and no paperwork or income verification is needed.
Collected items will be made available for children to pick up at the Adair County Public Library on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Questions? Please contact kirksvillekiwanis@gmail.com.
Cooking safety starts with YOU
Did you know that cooking is the leading cause of home fires? Nearly half of all home fires involve cooking equipment. Cooking is also the leading cause of home fire injuries.
The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2023 is “Cooking Safety Starts With You! Pay Attention To Fire Prevention.” The Kirksville Fire Department will be sharing important information during Fire Prevention Week, which is October 8 to 14, 2023.
To learn more about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, visit www.fpw.org. Additional Fire Prevention Week resources for children, caregivers, and educators can be found at www.sparky.org and www.sparkyschoolhouse.org.
Follow the Kirksville Fire Department online at facebook.com/KirksvilleFire.
October calendar of events
Kirksville High School Homecoming, October 6
Make sure you head downtown for the parade, which begins at 4:00 pm. Then head over to Spainhower Field to watch the Tigers host Mexico at 7:00 pm.
Beatlemania, October 6, 7:00 pm @ Baldwin Auditorium
Truman’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series continues with some Liverpool lads. Beatlemania will return to Baldwin Auditorium Oct. 6 with a performance by Liverpool Legends. Members of this internationally acclaimed Beatles tribute band were handpicked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison. For more information, visit lyceum.truman.edu or call 660.785.4133.
3rd annual Oktoberfest, October 7, 5:00 to 10:00 pm @ Sip Downtown
Enjoy live music from Matt Kennedy and the Busted String Band, biergarten, yard games, Kurbside Kitchen food truck, MV Photos mobile trailer, Chariton Valley Farms mobile trailer, and more! There will also be a barmaid competition, beard competition and stein strength competition. Make it a great time in downtown Kirksville.
Friday the 13th Halloween Movie Night, October 13, 6:30 pm @ The Adair County Public Library
Head to the library for a special showing of Disney’s Halloween Town. There will be snacks and plenty of fun. And if you want to wear a costume, go right ahead.
Annular solar eclipse, October 14, 10:00 am
An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the star. The eclipse should start just after 10:00 Central.
Remember, please wear some kind of protective eyewear because looking directly into the eclipse can cause damage to your eyes.
A.T. Still University Founder’s Day 5K, October 14, 9:00 am @ Thompson Campus Center
Celebrate ATSU’s Founder’s Day by running or walking. There are awards for the fastest runners and prizes available via post-race drawings for all participants. For more info or to register, head to https://bit.ly/48EZdfA.
United Way Charity Poker Tournament, October 18, 5:30 pm @ Dukum Inn
The United Way Charity Poker Tournament offers $850 in cash prizes to winners. Registration lasts from 5:30 to 6:15, with the first hand happening at 6:30.
Truman State Homecoming, October 21
Bulldogs rejoice with this year’s homecoming festivities. The parade will happen downtown starting at 9:00 am. Head over to Stokes Stadium at 2:00 pm to catch the Bulldogs in action against William Jewell.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s, October 22, 8:30 am @ Stokes Stadium
This annual event raises money to further care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Registration starts at 8:30, the opening ceremony is at 9:30 and the walk begins at 9:45. For more info, visit https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2023/MO-GreaterMissouri?fr_id=16665&pg=entry.
Curtain Call Theatre Company presents Bram Stoker’s Dracula, October 26, 27, 28 and 31 @ 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Continue in spooky season with the most well-known vampire tale. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available at the Hy-Vee service desk or at the door.
October meeting schedule
October 2: City Council, 6:00 pm @ City Hall
October 3: Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission, 12:00 pm @ Kirksville Aquatic Center
October 4: Tourism Board, 8:00 am @ Economic Development Alliance Building
October 4: Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission, 4:00 pm @ City Hall
October 9: City Council Study Session, 6:00 pm @ City Hall
October 10: Airport and Transportation Commission, 12:00 pm @ Kirksville Aquatic Center
October 11: Planning and Zoning Commission, 6:00 pm @ City Hall
October 16: City Council, 6:00 pm @ City Hall
For information from and regarding the City of Kirksville, head to KirksvilleCity.com