Mayor Zac Burden has issued a proclamation recognizing Red Ribbon Week in Kirksville from October 23-31, 2026.

Red Ribbon Week offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles. Businesses, government, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious institutions, schools, and other community-based organizations will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in drug prevention activities.

The 2026 Red Ribbon Week theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free,” emphasizes that choosing to live drug-free is an act of leadership and courage, and that everyday decisions can positively influence peers, families, and communities.

See what resources are available locally through the Adair County Health Department by visiting its website at Adair.lphamo.org.