At the Jan. 10 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, fellow member Ramey Weichelt (right) led the club in producing braided dog toys as a community service project for the Adair County Humane Society (ACHS). Weichelt is pictured with fellow Rotarian Salvation Army Lt. Chris Clarke, who provided the tee shirts used in the project. Weichelt gave a short history of the ACHS, the recipient of the two dozen dog toys made today. ACHS started as a service project conducted by Girl Scout Cadette Troop 166 of Kirksville in 1971. ACHS was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1972.
The United Way of Northeast Missouri (UWNEMO) held their Campaign Kickoff & Cork Pull on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the White Oak Barn in Kirksville. Luminaries from throughout the local area attended the event, which included a buffet of free food, raffles and giveaways.
The Kirksville City Council held a meeting on Monday, June 5, where the council voted on six action items on the agenda. All action items were approved. The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 19 at 6 p.m.