Kirksville Connection for September 2023
Check out the Whiskey & Turkey Festival
Don’t miss Main Street Kirksville’s Whiskey & Turkey Festival on Saturday, September 9. All of the fun will be located on South Elson Street in Downtown Kirksville. The festival starts at 5:00 pm with music, turkey legs and plenty of drink options. Missouri’s own Travis Gibson takes the stage at 7:00 pm. All the fun keeps going until 10:00 pm. This event is a fun twist on Kirksville history. The legend goes that Jesse Kirk served a meal of turkey and whiskey to the key people who ended up naming the City after him.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off for City residents will be Saturday, September 16, 2023, between 9:00 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. The City will not accept products, waste, or items that cannot be identified. Positive and negative battery terminals must be covered with masking tape. If they are not taped, they will not be accepted. Only lithium, alkaline, mercuric oxide and silver oxide batteries (button, AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, etc.) are accepted. Batteries from computers, cars, or phones are not accepted.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291.
Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival
One of the biggest arts and craft fairs in the region returns for the 48th installment on September 16. The Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival hits Downtown Kirksville from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There’s a wide variety of art on display and for sale, along with plenty of food options around the square. For Truman students who will have family in town for Family Day, Red Barn is a great way to spend some time together experiencing a longstanding Kirksville tradition.
Follow the City of Kirksville on social media
We know you’re on a bunch of different social media apps. Luckily, we’re on a bunch of them too. Whether Facebook, Instagram, or even the thing they call X now, you can see official City of Kirksville communications.
To see the full list of different options to follow, head here: linktr.ee/cityofkirksville.
In need of great volunteers?
Are you a part of a local non-profit looking for volunteers for upcoming projects? The Truman State University SERVE Center is a student-led service team dedicated to helping students and organizations connect with local Kirksville non-profits! In its history, the SERVE Center has partnered with more than 130 community agencies located in the Kirksville community and run events such as the BIG Event every year. If you are interested in having student volunteers at your site, please connect with them at serve@truman.edu.
Fall brush pick up in October
Save the date for the City’s Fall Brush and Limb Pick Up next month. The Fall Brush and Limb Pick Up is scheduled for October 2 to 6, 2023.
This is the perfect time to remove dead branches and smaller dead trees from your yard. City crews will begin picking up tree limbs and large brush on Monday, October 2, 2023. Although the work is expected to take the entire week, to guarantee pickup, your brush must be placed curbside by 7:00 am on Monday. This includes limbs that are no longer than 10 feet in length, and/or no wider than 18 inches in diameter.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291.
September events schedule
Labor Day Bass Tournament, September 2 @ Forest Lake
The Thousand Hills Bass Club is hosting this fishing tournament on Labor Day Weekend. For info on registration, rules, or anything else, contact Anthony Gordon at 660-341-3675.
Guided hike of the Redbud Trail, September 2, 10:00 am @ Thousand Hills State Park
The forest of Thousand Hills is a never-ending story where every plant, animal, and even person has a part to play. Join park staff to uncover more of this story. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring water and bug spray. Meet at the Redbud Trailhead on Big Loop Trail Road, across from the playground.
Country Dance, September 8, 8:00 pm @ Kirksville Moose Lodge
Kirksville Parks and Recreation is partnering with NEMO Country Dance Club and the Kirksville Loyal Order of Moose Lodge to bring you the 2023 Country Fall Dance. The event will take place at the Kirksville Moose Lodge from 8-11pm on Friday, September 8, with live music performed by The Silverado Band. The Dance is just $5 per person, and all proceeds will be donated to NEMO Connect.
Truman State football vs South Dakota Mines, September 9, 12:00 pm @ Stokes Stadium
It’s Bulldogs vs Hardrockers for Truman’s 2023 home opener. Check out some great local football.
The Mighty Pines, September 9, 7:00 pm @ Baldwin Auditorium
Truman’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series kicks off for 2023-24 with a performance from the soul-inspired rock band that features several Truman graduates. For more info, visit lyceum.truman.edu.
3rd annual Ranch & Rodeo Barrel Race, September 16, 3:00 pm @ NEMO Fairgrounds
Kirksville Firefighters Local 2952 is hosting this rodeo event, with proceeds going to the Kirksville Firefighters Community Outreach Fund and the Adam Bruner Memorial Scholarship. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/local2952.
Adair County YMCA Paint Party Run, September 23, 9:00 am @ Adair County YMCA
All ages are welcome for this event. No times, no one to beat, just walk or run and have fun. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/AdairCountyYMCA.
13th annual FLATS Trail Half Marathon, September 30, 8:30 am @ Thousand Hills State Park
The point-to-point course takes runners 13.1 gorgeous and challenging miles from the Thousand Hills State Park Marina along the shores of Forest Lake to the finish line, and post-race celebration, at beautiful Jackson Stables. All proceeds from the FLATS Trail Half Marathon are donated to the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) for the construction and maintenance of trails in Adair County. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yckef9a8.
September meeting schedule
September 4: Labor Day, City offices closed.
September 5: Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission, 12:00 pm @ Kirksville Aquatic Center.
September 6: Tourism Advisory Board, 8:00 am @ Economic Development Alliance Building.
September 7: City Council Study Session, 4:00 pm @ City Hall.
September 12: Airport and Transportation Commission, 12:00 pm @ Kirksville Aquatic Center.
September 13: Planning and Zoning Commission, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
September 18: City Council, 6:00 pm @ City Hall.
September 21: Watershed Management Commission, 5:30 pm @ Economic Development Alliance Building.