AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/cape-girardeau-mo 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/cape-girardeau-mo https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 10 May 2024 02:52:13 -0500 Getting Started Mayor Stacy Kinder While we face large challenges ahead in our city and region, there are a lot of dedicated people working to https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-may-12-2022-31365765-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-may-12-2022-31365765-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cape Girardeau, Mo. – For many adults, summertime as a child meant freedom. It was a time of relaxation, and a break from the daily school grind https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-cape-nature-center-to-host-grand-adventure-camps-this-summer-31366864-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-cape-nature-center-to-host-grand-adventure-camps-this-summer-31366864-cape-girardeau-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-enlightening-evening-with-fireflies-at-cape-nature-center-on-june-11-31377092-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-enlightening-evening-with-fireflies-at-cape-nature-center-on-june-11-31377092-cape-girardeau-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-host-family-fishing-program-at-cape-nature-center-cape-county-park-north-on-june-3-2022-31377464-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-host-family-fishing-program-at-cape-nature-center-cape-county-park-north-on-june-3-2022-31377464-cape-girardeau-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-shellebrate-missouri-turtles-virtually-inperson-on-june-4-2022-31377469-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-to-shellebrate-missouri-turtles-virtually-inperson-on-june-4-2022-31377469-cape-girardeau-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 MDC’s ongoing bear research indicates Missouri is home to around 800 black bears, and that population is growing by 8% each year. CAPE https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-encourages-public-to-be-bear-aware-this-summer-31382961-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-encourages-public-to-be-bear-aware-this-summer-31382961-cape-girardeau-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Perry (Perryville) at Broadway to Close for Stormwater Improvements Perry Avenue will be closed at Broadway next to Capaha Park on June 15 and will https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-june-13-2022-31386936-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-june-13-2022-31386936-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Fireworks Sales, Use & Safety The most important things you need to know about fireworks are the safety precautions and facts: -The City https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-june-23-2022-31393752-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-june-23-2022-31393752-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/stay-cool-with-mdc-virtual-events-this-summer-31396274-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/stay-cool-with-mdc-virtual-events-this-summer-31396274-cape-girardeau-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Cape Nature Center sends program registration reminders and updates to those who sign up by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-to-draw-colorful-stippled-darters-on-july-9-at-mdc-cape-nature-center-31394953-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-to-draw-colorful-stippled-darters-on-july-9-at-mdc-cape-nature-center-31394953-cape-girardeau-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Running Late Tuesday 7/26 - Trash/Recycling It's going to be a late day for our solid waste crew. With fewer than normal on-duty, the routes could https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-july-26-2022-31416413-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-july-26-2022-31416413-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Regional Mail Delays - Utility Bill Reminders Your mail distribution center in St. Louis was impacted by yesterday's historic flash flooding, and the https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-july-27-2022-31417258-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-july-27-2022-31417258-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Firefighter Fridays Start Aug. 5! It’s HOT outside! Come meet some of the coolest City employees there are - Cape Girardeau firefighters! https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-august-3-2022-31423824-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-august-3-2022-31423824-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Non-livestock, open class exhibit entries accepted in the Arena Building and 4H Exhibit Hall 5:00 pm to 7:00 https://www.americantowns.com/news/southeast-missouri-district-fair-2022-31433230-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/southeast-missouri-district-fair-2022-31433230-cape-girardeau-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Firefighter Friday at Red Star Aug. 19 We're heading to Red Star this week for FIREFIGHTER FRIDAY! We will be outside in the area of North Main and https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-august-18-2022-31434945-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-cape-girardeau-news-august-18-2022-31434945-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500