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The new owner of the BP filling station on Manchester Road told the Kirkwood City Council on May 16 that he wants to “start fresh,” addressing concerns about liquor sales

Just days after Kirkwood City Attorney John Hessel retired and received a fond farewell for his many years of municipal service, he found himself back on duty at Kirkwood City

A large crowd attended a Kirkwood City Council meeting on Feb. 1, determined to share their opinions at a pubic hearing on a request by St. Peter Catholic School. Proponents

Helen Adams passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Daily Item on 2024-02-08.

Kirkwood voters will once again weigh in on a proposed new transportation development district. If approved, the district would generate funds through a half-cent on the dollar sales tax.

Gary Adams passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Daily Item on 2023-10-26.

"It wouldn’t have mattered if any of us were there, they knew they were voting for it before one person even entered that chamber," said Kathy Wilson, who lives nearby.

The swap, negotiated by Mayor Tim Lowery’s administration, would give McBride Homes 32 acres of undeveloped field and trees in Koch Park to build 108 new two-story houses there.

"It wouldn’t have mattered if any of us were there, they knew they were voting for it before one person even entered that chamber," said Kathy Wilson, who lives nearby.

It’s considering a plan to give McBride Homes 32 acres of Koch Park to build 108 new two-story houses there.