The following information was released on August 14, 2018 by the Adair County Commission. Adair County’s current drought conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires. While some of these fires are acts of nature, many are caused by open burning or the careless burning of trash, yard waste, and scrap.  In order to reduce the…

On July 18, 2018, Elected Officials from Adair County went to Jefferson City to participate in “Government Day” hosted by State Auditor Nicole Galloway, CPA.  Multiple speakers from the Missouri Ethics Commission and the State Auditor’s Office presented information to a statewide group of local officials focusing on ethics, internal controls, fraud audits, legislative updates,…

On Monday May 13, 2019, the Adair County Opioid Coalition hosted the 2019 Opioid Summit. The annual summit is an informative event for physicians, health care professionals, law enforcement, government officials and the general public in order to discuss opioids and their misuse. Local Adair County Officials that attended the event were from left to…

On June 26, 2018 several Adair County Elected Official spent the day in Jefferson City participating in “Government Day” hosted by State Senator Brian Munzlinger (District 18). The day included speakers from the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the Missouri Department of Revenue, the State Treasurer’s Office and the State Attorney General’s Office. These governmental agencies provided information to Adair…

The City of Kirksville recently lowered the water level at Hazel Creek Lake to help kill off an invasive plant that has caused problems for visitors who use the lake for recreation purposes. On April 17, 2018, while water levels were extremely low, Adair County Road and Bridge personnel took time to replace deteriorating drainage tubes…

The Adair County Clerk’s Office facilitated two Election Day Poll Worker Training Classes in preparation for the upcoming April 3, 2018 Municipal Election. The classes where conducted at the Adair County Annex Building on March 21 and March 22, 2018. The Clerk’s Office provides training for all poll workers prior to each election. Poll workers…

Tuesday February 20, 2018 was the annual “Kirksville Day” at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri. Adair County Commissioners took the opportunity to meet with Nate Walker-District 3 Representative, and Craig Redmon-District 4 Representative, to discuss proposed legislation that would affect residents of Adair County. Pictured from left to right Mark Thompson-2nd District Commissioner,…

Columbia, Missouri, February 6-8, 2019 – Mark Shahan-Presiding Commissioner, Bill King-1st District Commissioner, and Mark Thompson-2nd District Commissioner attended the 2019 County Commissioners Association of Missouri (CCAM) meeting. The County Commissioners Association of Missouri (CCAM) along with the Missouri Commissioners Association conducts training throughout the year over a variety of content and at various locations.…

Several employees were recognized for their outstanding service to Adair County during the Annual Christmas Luncheon. The service recognition awards were presented to those employees who have contributed more than 5, 10, 15, and 20 years to the County. Additionally, the 2017 Gary Jones Employee Recognition Award was presented to one Adair County employee that…

Kirksville, Missouri, November 29, 2017 – Adair County Commissioner’s presented a check, on behalf of Adair County, to representatives of Adair County’s Soil and Water Conservation District. The $1,000 check presented to the Adair County Soil and Water Conservation District will be used, by the District, to promote the cost-share and loan- interest share programs…