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Children take Itty Bitty Hip Hop and the Kinder Dance class at On Cue Performing Arts Studio in downtown Cape Girardeau on Monday, Spet. 19, 2016.

The East Perry Community Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 in Altenburg, Missouri.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The Best Years Active Living Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau.

Henry H. Gerecke served as chief of the Cape Girardeau Police Department from 1974-1981. Take a look back at his time as chief of police.

The Discovery Playhouse held the grand opening of the second floor exhibits on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.

The 39th annual River Tales Classic Car Show took place on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Labor Day provided the last splash of the season Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 at Cape Splash.

People take in the final day of the SEMO District Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

A Day on the River is presented Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 by the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.

The SEMO District Fair continues on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The SEMO District Fair continues on a rainy Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. The Oak Ridge Boys perform in the grandstand that night.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The SEMO District Fair continues on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

A dedication service for Mid America Teen Challenge's new prayer tower was held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.

The Race of the Century, a 3400-mile journey from Atlantic City to San Diego on 100-year-old motorcycles, stops Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

The SEMO District Fair continues Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae performs in the grandstand.

The SEMO District Fair continues Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

Day two of the SEMO District Fair included a rabbit and poultry dress-up contest and the Heartland Barrel Racing Extravaganza.

Supporters and friends of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri gather Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Katy O'Ferrell's Publick House in Cape Girardeau.

A new sculpture is unveiled Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 honoring police officers, firefighters and paramedics at the Cape River Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau. The stainless steel sculpture, "Esprit de Corps," was crafted by Chris Wubbena.

The 2016 Perryville Pin-up Contest was held on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Perryville, Missouri.

The Charles L. Hutson Auction to benefit Old Town Cape Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau.

The SEMO District Fair Parade proceeds Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 from Capaha Park to Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

Volunteers help with projects in Cape Girardeau and Jackson Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 as part of the United Way Days of Caring.

The 2016 Business Today Newsmakers awards reception Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at First Midwest Bank in Cape Girardeau.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Oak Ridge Baptist Church presented its second annual Labor Day car show Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 in Oak Ridge.

People flocked to the annual Benton Neighbor Days on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

Art lovers take in the grand opening reception for the 4th annual Members Exhibit at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri in its new location at 16 North Spanish Street in downtown Cape Girardeau on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.

Southeast Missourian photographers pick their favorite photos from the month of August.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Progress continues at the Marquette Tower on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. Outside, with Broadway closed between Spanish and Fountain streets, workers from Midwest Painting and Wallcovering clean and paint the exterior windows. Inside, new tile is laid on the first floor, where the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau will soon call home. On the fifth and sixth floors, new ceilings are being installed, to be followed soon with glass walls throughout. Much of the work is expected to be completed in a matter of weeks. Developer Jeff Maurer expects the offices to be occupied by October or November.

Paige Birk has stayed close to her family's Century Farm for most of her life.

The American Queen made a stop in downtown Cape Girardeau on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.

View photos of Scott City Elementary School's new pre-K class.

The Flourish Women's Summit took place on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Over 150 people have been killed and more than 360 injured after a 6.1-magnitude quake hit central Italy early Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

The Chrome Queens riding group met up on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.

The 24th annual Cape BBQ Fest on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The Gypsy Sun Caravan took place on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Jackson City Park.

Students at Southeast Missouri State University move in Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 at Towers Complex.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Nu fraternity houses are seen Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 in the new Greek Village at Southeast Missouri State University.

Southeast Missourian photographers choose their favorite photos from the month of July 2016.

The opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo took place on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster and Jason Kander, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, appear Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at the Cape Girardeau County Democratic Party's annual banquet in Cape Girardeau.

Local local theater company, Acting Out! held a dress rehearsal at the Osage Centre on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, for their performance of 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare(Abridged)[Revised].

Here are some scenes from the first day of classes at Cape Girardeau schools over the years.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Photography: Laura Simon Stylist: Brandon Whitaker Models: Terra Bennett, Claire Rankin and Leslie Shain Hair: Tabitha Mueller and Carrie McClard of Belladona Salon and Spa Makeup: Alicia Baugh and Stefani Ralls of Belladona Salon and Spa Shot on location at Fox Run Stables in Cape Girardeau

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Youth day camp Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 at Rolling Hills Farm and Equine near Gordonville.

A group of employees from Missouri Dry Dock and Repair Co. move several towboat propellers after repairing them Wednesday, July 28, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

The Stop Needless Acts of Violence Please (SNAP) prayer march Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

The annual parish picnic on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Mo.

Meet the 2016 high school valedictorians from area schools.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

An evening storm caused cancellations of most of the attractions during opening day of the 108th Homecomers in Jackson, Tuesday, July 26, 2015. Homecomers runs through Saturday in uptown Jackson.

Jimmie Miller is the owner of Broken and Redeemed Studio, a faith-based hip-hop dance studio in Cape Girardeau.

Members of area law enforcement agencies join Southeast Missouri State University football players for a flag-football game Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Houck Stadium. The Cops and Hawks Bowl was a fundraiser for the family members of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Students play their fiddles during Southeast Missouri State University Music Academy's Exploring American Fiddle Styles class taught by Steve Schaffner at the River Campus on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Most of the students have been playing for 2-3 years and are in the Academy's Suzuki Program. The students will perform this Friday at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

The Rev'n Rods & Heartland Music Tour stops at Arena Park Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

The inaugural Cape Championship Wrestling event Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Osage Centre.

The New Hamburg Parish Picnic sponsored by St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in New Hamburg, Missouri.

A glimpse of Kelso C-7 School in New Hamburg as seen on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The Kelso C-7 School District is hoping to build a new elementary school building due to structural issues with the current building.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

People use old-time printing presses to create works of art at Catapult Creative House in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

The American Queen makes a stop along the riverfront in downtown Cape Girardeau on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department presents Parks and Rec Day Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Osage Centre.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Crowds gather in downtown Cape Girardeau for Great American Fourth of July featuring the Spirit of America award, naturalization ceremony and a firework display on the riverfront Monday, July 4, 2016.

The Fourth of July celebration Monday, July 4, 2016 at Jackson City Park.

Nineteen-year-old Mike Miller competes in area lawnmower races and helps race awareness for autism.

The third annual Great River Freedom Rally & Ride on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Lawless Harley-Davidson in Scott City. The event included an attempt to break a Guinness Book of World Records for the most Harley-Davidsons to cross over the Mississippi River.

Southeast Missourian photographers choose their favorite photos from the month of June 2016.

Romance-inspired bridal wear featured in the 2016 issue of iDO magazine. Models: Lydia Learue and Evan Webb; Paige Foeste and Spencer Goodman Hair and makeup by Shelby Allee of PLUSH Salon in Cape Girardeau Flowers provided by Dana McDowell of Clementine in Cape Girardeau Shot on location at The Water's Edge in Gordonville

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.