Web Resources for the City of Kirksville, Missouri

"The City of Kirksville promotes a high quality of life through democratic, customer-oriented local government practices and citizen services which protect life and property, enhance safe and efficient infrastructure, and provide economic development, environmental, recreation, and related services not readily available through the private or nonprofit sector."
        --Mission Statement, City of Kirksville

Although the literal translation of Kirksville is "village of churches," Kirksville was named after the city's first postmaster, Jesse Kirk, in 1841. With a population of more than 17,000 people, Kirksville offers a safe and friendly environment. Although small, Kirksville offers many opportunities for recreation that might spark the interest of college students. There are 7 Public Parks, a 6-Field Baseball/Softball Complex, 4 Public Tennis Courts, and 2 Community Recreation Facilities. The Kirksville Aquatic Center is open year-round, featuring an indoor 6-lane pool and an outdoor pool and water park including a double-loop slide. There is also a hike/bike trail currently running through Kirksville that will eventually run 22 miles. At nearby Thousand Hills State Park, fishing, boating, outdoor picnics/parties, swimming, lodging, and dining are all available. For those students who would prefer to stay inside, the new Downtown Cinema 8 features new releases and an arcade. You could also have fun at Leisure World, which features bowling, roller skating, pool tables, and arcade/novelty games. Kirksville is also home to many restaurants guaranteed to suit anyone's tastes, as well as many bars and a dance club for the 21 and over crowd. With all there is to do in Kirksville, as well as on campus, you'll never be bored!

For more information about Kirksville, please visit these sites:

Visitor's Guide - A visitor's guide put together by the Truman State University Public Relations Office

Kirksville Job Opportunities - Current Kirksville job openings including Truman State University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Northeast Regional Medical Center, area school districts, City of Kirksville, and more...

Kirksville Area Realtors - Links to area real estate agencies

City of Kirksville's Official Web Site - Learn about all the official departments, calendar of area events, community profile and more...

New Resident Information - Are you moving to Kirksville or moving off-campus? Here's everything you need to know!

Kirksville Chamber of Commerce - Community profile, calendar of events, quality of life, and more...

Kirksville Community Profile - Statistical and Demographical information

Kirksville Area Child Care Providers - Help in finding licensed and unlicensed full-time childcare

Kirksville Area Schools - A list of the area's public school districts