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In today's newsletter:

  • How a longtime Pagliai's Pizza employee just earned countywide recognition
  • Kirksville woman faces multiple charges after search of Crest Trail home
  • What a new 128-acre prairie addition means for nearby nature lovers

Also on today's calendar: Kirksville Livestock LLC and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adair County SB40's September 2026 Spotlight Award Recipient: Nathan Cox (kirksvilledailyexpress.com) — A Kirksville resident, Nathan Cox, has been honored with Adair County SB40's September Outstanding Employee Spotlight Award for his decade of work and inclusion at Pagliai's Pizza. Local residents can nominate kids, teens, volunteers, and workers year-round for future Spotlight Awards, with overall winners to be chosen in January 2027 and details available on SB40's website or by phone.
   

• Criminal charges issued for Kirksville woman for drug and weapon offenses (centralmoinfo.com) — A Kirksville woman faces multiple drug and weapon charges after a July search of her Crest Trail home reportedly uncovered drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and a stolen handgun. Residents should note that her initial court appearance is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, as the case proceeds through Adair County's legal system.
   

• MDC receives new land addition to Morris Prairie Conservation Area (mo.gov) — From Kirksville, conservation officials have announced a 128-acre addition to the Morris Prairie Conservation Area, funded by a donation from the Anesi family. The new tract will be restored to native grassland and is expected to open to the public in spring 2027, expanding outdoor and wildlife habitat opportunities for residents across northern Missouri.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 29
  • Youth Program (9-19)
    Adair County Public Library, 1 Library Ln, Kirksville
    4:00 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Introduction to Mahjong (16+)
    Adair County Public Library
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Author Event: Katy Schamberger
    Adair County Public Library
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Server in Kirksville. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Kirksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Trenton Rotary discusses Missouri Day Parade and service projects (kttn.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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