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Animal Control
For information about Kirksville’s animal control ordinance, contact the Police Department via dispatch at (660) 665-5621.
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Business License Information
For information about establishing a business in Kirksville, contact the
Business License Clerk
City Hall, 201 S. Franklin
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 627-1251
More information may be viewed on the Business License Information page.
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To Obtain a Missouri Drivers License
License Bureau
Department of Revenue Office
112 East Washington Street
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-0292
You must have a valid Missouri Drivers License within 30 days of establishing residence in the state. To obtain a Missouri Drivers License you must first pass a vision and written test (if you have a valid license from another state). The Department of Revenue Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 11:30am and from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. You will need to show Proof of Lawful Presence, Proof of Identity and Proof of Residency. Visit http://dor.mo.gov/mvdl/drivers/ for more information.
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Electricity
To establish electricity at a residence or business in Kirksville, contact Ameren UE at 1-800-552-7583. Be prepared to tell them the address where you want service, and the date you want it connected. A deposit may be required. A program is also available to let you pay one level rate for service throughout the year. Ask for information on Ameren UE’s Budget Billing program.
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Employment Opportunities
Missouri Career Source is the official Workforce Resource website for the State of Missouri.
Find these resources at www.missouricareersource.com:
Job Seekers:
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Access to thousands of Missouri jobs, with job matches based on skills as well as job titles
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Job Market Search feature to find openings by title, skill set, field of study, or zip code
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Personal Homepage to store searches, position descriptions, and communication with businesses
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On-line Unemployment Insurance claim reporting (available in Missouri Career Centers)
Businesses:
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No-cost access to Missouri's largest hiring pool and broadest variety of skill sets
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Streamlined 5-Step Job Posting process, with increased control over your ability to ensure qualified matches
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Ranking of candidates for more precise match to business needs
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Individual Home Page with consolidated list of all job postings, searches, and communication
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Gas Service
To establish natural gas service at a residence or business in Kirksville, contact Atmos Energy customer service at 1-888-824-3434 or 1-888-286-6700. Be prepared to tell them the address where you want service, the date you want it connected, your social security number, and the names of your co-habitants. Also see the Atmos Energy website on line at www.atmosenergy.com A budget billing plan is available.
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Public Schools
Information about the Kirksville R-3 School District is available by visiting the Kirksville R-3 School District Homepage.
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Renter's Information
General information about real estate and rental housing is available by contacting the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce or the "Kirksville Daily Express" Classified Section or the "Rent Kirksville" web site.
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Trash & Recycling Services
This service is established automatically by the city when residential water service is established. The cost is $6.50 per month which will be charged on the city water/sewer bills. You may dispose of one bag or can of trash, up to 33 gallons or 40 pounds, per week. If you wish to dispose of more than these limits, you must purchase stickers (at $1.00 each) to be placed on each extra bag. Stickers are available from the trash service, at City Hall, or at several retail locations in Kirksville. Kirksville’s recycling program allows newspaper, plastic, metal cans, chipboard, mixed paper, and corrugated cardboard to be placed curbside weekly for collection. There is no limit to the amount of recycled items, and no charge for their collection.
More detailed information may be found on the Trash & Recycling programs page.
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Telephone Services
Telephone:
AT&T (800) 288-2020
CableOne (660) 665-7066
Cable Services:
CableOne Cable Television
402 North Main Street
(660) 665-5444
CableONE Homepage (enter 63501 for the Kirksville zip code)
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U.S. Post Office
USPS
210 East Jefferson Street
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-6077
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Water/Sewer Service
Each customer must establish water/sewer service in person at City Hall, 201 S. Franklin Street. A water/sewer deposit is required at the time of application for service along with showing proof of proper identification. The following are the minimum water/sewer deposits:
Residential Property Owner - $60.00
Residential Tenant - $180.00
Commercial - Based on type of business and historical usage
Deposits are not transferable from one customer to another. Water service is connected by appointment only. The resident, landlord or realtor must be present at the service address at the time of appointment to connect water service. Appointments are required to be made at least one-half day in advance.
Water service connections will be done during regular customer service hours only: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, excluding holidays.
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