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1708 South Jamison • Kirksville, MO • 63501   •   (660) 665-1922

History

May 1963                       A Steering Committee was formed to establish a YMCA
                                        in Kirksville. Later that summer a Founders Campaign
                                        was concluded.

March 10, 1964             The Kirksville Family YMCA opened its doors at 613 N. 
                                         Franklin.

 June 1982                     The YMCA leases the Racquetball Club on North Elson.

 January 1983               The Facility was destroyed by fire.

November 16, 1983     The YMCA kicks off their $800,000 Capital Campaign to
                                         build the existing Facility.
 

August 4, 1986     Hollister Inc. donates 14.5 acres of land to the YMCA.
                                Adair County Family YMCA opens new doors in 1986.

 

July 14, 1992            Kirksville Savings & Loan, First National Bank of Kirksville, Bank of Kirksville and Community Federal Savings and Loan forgave the YMCA’s debt of an excess of $156,800.

December, 2006          New gym floor installed.

January, 2008           Strategic Planning Process initiated to explore facility needs/renovations/expansions.

June, 2008                YMCA purchases new weight room equipment and installs                        
                                    air conditioning in an effort to improve the facility.