Inside Kirksville

From creating programs to coaching youth sports, Luke Callaghan has been a fixture of the Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department. Still, some may wonder how an Englishman wound up in Kirksville.  On this month's episode of Inside Kirksville, learn how a chance opportunity brought Callaghan across the pond, how he found a new home in Kirksville, and how his love of coaching continues to gi...

City of Kirksville staff are underway planning for next year's budget. With services, projects, equipment and more, the City has many interests to cover with a finite amount of resources.  Hear from Finance Director Lacy King on how priorities are decided, how funds determine where dollars go, and why it's crucial to plan far in advance when it comes to spending. 

Kirksville Street Maintenance Superintendent Steve Taylor joins this month's show to talk about how his crew works to repair roads. From how streets are selected for repair to the science behind asphalt mix, this month's episode covers it all when it comes to roads. 

It has been a year of excitement at Kirksville Regional Airport. The new terminal is open to passengers, and a new air service destination is starting soon. Airport Director Jeff Lafountain joins the show to talk about those subjects, along with a look behind the scenes at what a day is like at the airport. 

It's an exciting time in Kirksville. Between hosting the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games a few weeks ago and the Red, White and Blue Festival happening in a few weeks, many events are happening in the city. This month's episode features Tourism Director Sharon Swehla, talking about the many ways she works to attract visitors to Kirksville and the effect they have on the loca...

Spring is finally here, and it's a great time to be outside. Hear from Kirksville Parks and Recreation Director Robin Harden about the upcoming programs and public spaces available for residents to enjoy. 

The Police & Fire Facilities Sales Tax proposal will be on the Municipal Election ballot on April 7. That proposal would fund a new police station and two new fire stations in Kirksville. In this episode, hear from Police Chief Scott Williamson and Fire Chief Jon Cook on the history of their departments, how they operate, what services they provide, and what challenges their current facilities...

You've flushed a toilet thousands of times in your life. You've run a sink or shower plenty more times. Have you ever thought about where that water goes once it leaves your home? Join host Austin Miller, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Tim Reed and Public Works Director Adam Dorrell for a discussion on how sewage is treated and returned to the environment as clean water.