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Kirksville Police Department bids farewell to Officer Ray Jagger after 15 years
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri police officer received his last call on Wednesday. After 15 years with the Kirksville Police Department (KPD), Officer Ray Jagger has retired. Kirksville Police Chief Scott Williamson presented Officer Jagger with a plaque during a reception last Friday. He joined the department on...
Fairfield County – Scholarship Honoring Fallen Hero Awarded to Washington High School Senior
Kirksville, May 12, 2024 – In a poignant tribute to the memory of Kirksville Police Chief Steven Eric Disario, a scholarship established in his honor has been awarded to a deserving student at Washington High School. Chief Disario, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on May 12, 2017, continues to be remembered for his bravery and selflessness.
Blue Demons compete at Centerville
The Blue Demons Track and Field team traveled to Centerville last week to compete. During the 100-meter dash, Parker Hemann ran 12.18 and secured the 10th position. Beau Buckingham ran a 23.86 200-meter dash and placed sixth. The Blue Demons ran the 4x100 meter relay in 53.69, placing seventh. Guy Sample ran the 400-meter dash in 1:04.52, placing 12th. However, the Blue Demons performed well in the 4x200 meter relay and won it with a time of 1:34.87. In the 800-meter dash, Ethan Stalzer placed first with a time of 2:01.13, and Eric Dersheids placed ninth with a time of 2:23.27. The Blue Demons also participated in the 4x800 meter relay and placed fifth with a time of 9:52.95.
Disabled American Veterans marks over a century of aid, seeks more local volunteers
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — In the immediate aftermath of World War I, the U.S. government was unprepared for the number of wounded soldiers coming back to the country. Men were missing limbs, they were blind or deaf, and many were greatly affected by the extensive use of chemical weapons. It...
Maryville highschool girls soccer trounces Kirksville; Bishop LeBlond pushes out Benton
(CAMERON, Mo.) No. 1 Maryville defeated No. 4 Kirksville by a score of 7-2 in the semifinal of the Class 2 District 8 Tournament in the earlier game on Thursday. In the other semifinal game, No. 2 Bishop LeBlond came back from a 3-1 deficit in regular time to take down No 3 Benton by a score of 4-3 with a free kick in overtime.
Final Results from Rathbun Lake in Moravia as Highland Riverside
(Moravia, IA) – At The Preserve on Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Highland Riverside was able to earn a victory as a team after shooting 350 overall in first. New London was right behind in second overall as a team with a 363 while Louisa-Muscatine with a 389. Coming in fourth was Martensdale St. Mary’s with a 412 and Nodaway Valley earned a fifth-place spot with a 436. In seventh it was BGM with 478 and Wapello in sixth at 504.
Active weather for start of week for Heartland, severe weather likely Tuesday afternoon
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. and OTTUMWA, Iowa — After not seeing severe weather impact the area last week, we look to be seeing some at the start of this week. Scattered showers and storms are possible throughout Monday for the Heartland, but the overall severe weather outlook for those is low.
Northeast Missouri woman seriously injured in Friday evening Putnam County crash
PUTNAM COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening in Putnam County. It happened around 6:45 p.m. on Highway 129, four miles northeast of Unionville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an SUV driven by Kamron S. Mendenhall, 38, of Unionville,...
Bright young minds gear up for Truman State's Joseph Baldwin Academy summer sessions
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University started offering the Joseph Baldwin Academy in 1985. It's a program for local seventh, eighth and ninth graders to get a taste of what college is like. 39 years later, staff members are preparing for two busy summer sessions full of some of the brightest young learners the area has to offer.
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