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Final paddlewheeler stop of season Friday in Cape Girardeau
By Jeff Long ~ Southeast Missourian
Despite low water levels on the Mississippi River, VisitCape spokesman Josh Thompson said American Queen paddle-wheeler is still tentatively scheduled to dock during the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 22, at Cape Girardeau's Riverfront Park. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, the observed river level at the Port of Cape Girardeau was 5.38 feet, according...1
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    Cape Girardeau teacher appointed to state advisory council
    A Cape Central High School teacher has been appointed to the Missouri Advisory Council for the Certification of Educators. According to a news release from Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS),...
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    Oktoberfest returning to Jackson
    Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest returns for a 10th year next month as the county seat municipality celebrates autumn and the season of harvest in German style Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7. Hours...
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    SEMO English professor's new novel tackles grief, loss
    Southeast Missouri State University English professor James Brubaker will launch his latest novel next week. "We Are Ghost Lit", Brubaker's second novel, centers around themes of loss and grief. The...
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    Mary Ann Castillo: Move over, Momma — Bon Bon's calls dibs on Wednesday
    The "perfect storms" in life serve as great reminders to savor moments when the "stars" seem to effortlessly align in our favor. That's my melodramatic take on how things fell apart then quickly fell...
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    Road to Tower Rock closed because of construction3
    Water levels at Tower Rock are low enough once again for visitors to walk to the popular landmark in the Mississippi River. However, the road to Tower Rock, County Road 460, is closed by Perry...
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    Christmas store opens in Cape Girardeau County (9/18/23)
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