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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cape Girardeau
More than $40,000 has already been raised for the Cape Girardeau Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Capaha Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the Walk starts at 9 a.m. Registration is free, and participants are encouraged to form teams, fundraise, and walk in memory…
The Crystal Care Club
Be ready before the cold hits! Schedule your fall HVAC maintenance with Crystal Heating & Cooling to help prevent unexpected breakdowns, improve efficiency, and extend the life of your system. For year-round peace of mind, join the Crystal Care Club and receive two planned maintenance visits each year, priority service, repair discounts, maintenance reminders, inspection…
Crowned in Pink: Honoring our Pink Queens
Crowned in Pink is a community campaign created by Crown Hospice Cape Girardeau to honor and celebrate women whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Throughout September, community members are invited to nominate their Pink Queen—a woman currently fighting breast cancer, a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, loved one, or someone whose memory continues to…
What Makes an Industrial Park “Platinum Ready” and Why Does it Matter
When looking at an industrial park, it’s easy to see just open ground and access roads. In economic development, however, a master-planned industrial site is a region’s most powerful job creator and tax-based anchor. Modern companies investing millions in new facilities focus on one priority: speed to market. They cannot afford to spend a year…
The Best Years Active Living Expo Returns Sept. 16
The Best Years Senior Active Living Expo Returns Sept. 16 The Best Years Senior Active Living Expo returns Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Presented by The Lutheran Home and the Southeast Missourian, this free community event connects older adults and their families with…
UWSEMO’s 39th Annual Golf Tournament
Tee up for a great day of golf and an even greater impact! Join United Way of Southeast Missouri for our 39th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October 9, at Cape Girardeau Country Club. Gather your team for a fun day on the course while supporting UWSEMO’s network of funded partners and the programs making…
Back to School (Adult Edition)
Even if your classroom days are long behind you, late August has a way of resetting the entire community. Yellow buses are back on the road, Friday night football lights are turning on, and the energy across town shifts almost overnight. You don’t have to be a student to feel the rhythm of a new…
Join the FOOD Challenge for Hunger Action Month!
See how many squares your business can complete this September! The Hunger Action Month FOOD Challenge is a fun way to engage your team while helping neighbors facing hunger across Southeast Missouri. Businesses that complete 4 squares in a row or all 4 corners will be entered into a prize drawing, while those that complete…
Candlewood Suites: Under New Management
Recently we have had a business upgrade and we are now under new management. Our long term stay rates have been cut. Rooms have been upgraded. Best of all – our staff is freshly trained and ready to make your stay great. We have beautiful suites ready for your enjoyment. Each has a studio sized…
Travel Presentation – South Africa Safari with National Geographic Journeys
Join 1st Class Travel for a special South Africa Safari Travel Presentation on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00 PM! 🦁🌍 Learn about our 2027 locally escorted National Geographic Journeys adventure, featuring unforgettable safari experiences, Cape Town, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, the Cape Winelands, and more. Attend in person at the 1st Class Travel office in…