Another 'best'

Several lists have been published recently that give national recognition to communities and institutions in Cape Girardeau County. It's always good to be recognized in such a positive way. A few months ago, Jackson ranked No. 59 on a Money magazine list of 100 best places to live. Getting picked for these "best of" lists recognizes all this area has to offer.

Last week, Money magazine listed Cape Girardeau as one of the top 25 retirement communities in the nation. The listing was featured on the CNNMoney.com website, which is a popular source of information regarding stock markets throughout the business week.

Cape Girardeau ranked No. 24 on the list, sharing the limelight with large cities like Philadelphia, Louisville and Providence, R.I., as well as upscale retirement areas like Palm Springs, Calif.

The selections of best retirement communities was made from more than 1,800 contenders based on tax rates, recreation, weather, medical care and the arts.

It's easy to see, with all the amenities of a much larger city packed into its city limits, how Cape Girardeau rose to be in the top 25.

And it's nice to get formal recognition for something most of us already know: This is a great place to live.