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Spirit of Democracy event honors military, raises funds for Stars and Stripes museum
(Local News ~ 11/18/19)
Nearly 500 people gathered to honor military veterans and the Stars and Stripes National Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the inaugural Spirit of Democracy celebration Saturday at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum, which is devoted to preserving the history of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper...
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Rural Routes: Chickens, small-town life come home to roost in Chaffee, Missouri
(Local News ~ 11/18/19)
Jimmy Garrett looked on as Randy Horrell entered the pen and set about wrangling a few chickens into a bin. He said he wasn't entirely sure how Horrell had come to learn the chickens were for sale; there weren't any signs up. He speculated the business had come through word-of-mouth. Chaffee is, after all, a small town. And, he added, his mother, Lottie, would not hesitate to strike up a conversation with a stranger about the pleasures of raising her eclectic little collection of chickens...
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Subscriber exclusive — Business Notebook: Business lessons from Spain
(Business ~ 11/18/19)
I had the good fortune of spending 10 days in Spain earlier this month, learning about that nation's rich history, fascinating culture and delicious food (I gained five pounds during the trip despite averaging more than 10,000 steps each day). My wife, Kathy, and I were part of a Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association tour group that visited Madrid, Cordoba, Toledo, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona. ...
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Former Missourian editor has new global assignment
(Business ~ 11/18/19)
Melissa Miller had a passport, but rarely used it. "I had never been out of the United States except for the Caribbean, which I don't really count," she said as she gazed over the twilight skyline of Barcelona, Spain, during an interview with the Missourian last week. "So it was a little crazy to take a job in a country and continent I had never been to."...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/18/19)
Today is Monday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2019. There are 43 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 18, 1987, the congressional Iran-Contra committees issued their final report, saying President Ronald Reagan bore "ultimate responsibility" for wrongdoing by his aides...
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Sponsored: SHOP LOCAL: Cape Public Schools Foundation helps feed local students
(Shop Local ~ 11/18/19)
At Thanksgiving, many are grateful giving. With that heartfelt spirit, you may wish to donate your time serving meals or your money to an organization that feeds those less fortunate. Your kindness is needed to feed the children of the Cape Girardeau community...
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Prayer 11-18-19
(Prayer ~ 11/18/19)
O God, may we always strive to follow your teachings and will for our lives. Amen.
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Christmas music to kick off the season of cheer
(Editorial ~ 11/18/19)
There's no shortage of Christmas music in the coming weeks. Here are a few events scheduled at the River Campus: n The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra and University Choir and Choral Union will perform Poulenc's Gloria at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. There also will music billed as "festive symphonic works to help usher in the Thanksgiving and holiday season."...
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Speak Out 11-18-19
(Speak Out ~ 11/18/19)
It is amazing the lengths the Democrats will go to because of their hate for President Trump. After their Russian collusion theory bombed. After millions and millions of taxpayer money was spent, they now are on their impeachment march. They are doing this hoping, just hoping it will cripple the Trump 2020 reelection bid. Little do they realize this is energizing his reelection more than millions in advertising ads could ever accomplish...
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The Democrats' election interference projection
(Column ~ 11/18/19)
You know what doesn't pass the smell test in the Democrats' sham impeachment crusade? Their main beef is that President Donald Trump abused his power to interfere with a presidential election (2020), yet that's all they have been doing for the last three years...
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Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry
(National News ~ 11/18/19)
WASHINGTON -- Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly. Pushing back against accusations from the president the process has been stacked against him, Pelosi said Trump is welcome to appear or answer questions in writing, if he chooses...
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White House urgently ramps up push for drug cost legislation
(National News ~ 11/18/19)
WASHINGTON -- The White House is ramping up its push to get a bill through Congress curbing prescription drug costs, feeling a new urgency as the impeachment investigation advances amid the 2020 election campaign. The effort has progressed beyond anything in years, said President Donald Trump's domestic policy adviser. "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront these issues in a nonideological fashion," adviser Joe Grogan told reporters...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 11/18/19
(Local News ~ 11/18/19)
Jackson Board of Aldermen 6 p.m. today City Hall 101 Court St. Approval of minutes n Minutes of regular meeting of 11/4/19 Financial affairs n City collector's report (action) n City clerk's and treasurer's report (action) Action items Power, Light and Water Committee...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 11/18/19
(Local News ~ 11/18/19)
Cape Girardeau City Council City Hall 401 Independence St. 5 p.m. today Study session Presentation n 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence proclamation n Small Business Saturday proclamation Communications/reports n City Council n Staff Items for discussion...
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Regina Zoellner
(Obituary ~ 11/18/19)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Regina C. "Jean" Zoellner, 95, of Perryville died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Independence Care Center of Perry County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville...
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Betty Sprengel
(Obituary ~ 11/18/19)
Betty I. Sprengel, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Douglas Breite officiating. Burial will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...
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Harold Schnurbusch
(Obituary ~ 11/18/19)
Harold A. Schnurbusch, 91, of Cape Girardeau, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, just hours shy of his 92nd birthday. After a year journey with progressive kidney failure, his spirit was released to the Lord. May he live the everlasting life in heaven which has been prepared for him...
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Mary Knott
(Obituary ~ 11/18/19)
Mary Lea Knott, 62, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Jackson, died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Memorial visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Burial will follow at a later date in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson...
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Jesse Eaker
(Obituary ~ 11/18/19)
Jesse Glen Eaker, 93, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Ratliff Care Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Roy Jones officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park, with full military honors...
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Out of the past: Nov. 18
(Out of the Past ~ 11/18/19)
CAIRO, Ill. -- A teachers' strike in Cairo public schools enters its second day; 73 teachers in the district's four schools are on strike, wanting a 7% pay increase; the action forces the cancellation of classes for 1,048 students. Cape Girardeau's Convention and Visitors Bureau plans to cash in on the fame of native son Rush Limbaugh III; beginning early next year, excursion buses will travel by some of the locations of Limbaugh's youth; tourists will pass by Southeast Hospital where Limbaugh was born, his boyhood house at 412 Sunset, the local barbershop on Broadway near Houck Stadium where he shined shoes, and radio station KGMO, where the conservative broadcaster and author got his start.. ...
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Janet Weibrecht
(Obituary ~ 11/18/19)
Janet Ann Weibrecht, 71, of Perryville, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Services are private. Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville is in charge of arrangements.
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