Cape Girardeau
Community Spotlight: First Call for Help, Denise Wimp
Through the 1980s, it was hard to know where to go for social services in this town. What if I’m about to lose my house? What should I do if I can’t pay for food […]
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Cape Girardeau
Local Mystery: Bunnies at Fire Station 4
Early one morning at Fire Station 4 on Kurre Lane, several Cape Girardeau firefighters woke up to two rabbit figurines in front of the station. No one had any idea who brought them or where […]
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Sidewalk Work Along Independence Begins April 8
Contracted sidewalk work along a portion of Independence Street in Cape Girardeau is slated to begin on Monday, April 8. During the approximately three-month project, drivers will encounter occasional lane shifts while sidewalks are constructed. […]
Cape Girardeau
Spring Cleaning: How We Can Help
In addition to weekly trash and recycling pickup, Cape Girardeau Public Works offers other services for items that might be on your spring cleaning list. Wednesday Special Pickups for large, bulky items are available once […]
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Cape Serves – Katie Hill
A long and winding road led Katie Hill to her role as Cape Girardeau Public Library Director. In high school, Hill planned to study history in college and pursue a career in law or politics. […]
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Cape Serves – Casey Brunke
Engineers do not just sit silently behind their computers all day. Assistant Public Works Director Casey Brunke does so much more in her career. Many are unfamiliar with the wide range of services the City […]
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Cape Serves – Kyle Schott
It all started with showing up to a meeting. That is how Kyle Schott’s interest in Catholic Charities transformed into his career. Schott is currently the Regional Director of Catholic Charities for Southern Missouri (CCSOMO). […]
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Cape Serves – Amanda McKinney
You can always count on a warm welcome from Administrative Secretary Amanda McKinney when you come by City Hall. McKinney has been the smiling face in our reception area for almost five years, and she […]
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Cape Serves – Kirby Ray
Rock on, Cape Girardeau! Real Rock 99.3‘s Kirby Ray sat down with us to discuss his successful career in the radio industry and why Cape Girardeau holds a special place in his heart. ? Brenna Shea, City […]
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Cape Serves – Christian Freeman, EDGE Program
“Finding employment is like giving someone self-worth,” said Community Caring Council’s EDGE Coordinator, Christian Freeman. Freeman has worked with nonprofits and employment services for over a decade. A passion for finding others employment along with […]