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Kiwanis Jeep Show
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User-submitted story by Chris Adkisson
Monday, September 18, 2023

The Cape Kiwanis club will have a fun Jeep show Saturday 9/23 with the proceeds to help fund the annual scholarship program for local graduating seniors. Should be a fun event whether you have a Jeep to show off or not.
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