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Man reportedly shot in Cape
(Local News ~ 09/07/21)
A man was shot in Cape Girardeau at about 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, according to a witness at the scene. The incident occurred at a residence on the corner of North Park Avenue and Themis Street. The witness said a man was shot once and suffered what appeared to be a non-life-threatening wound in his torso...
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Southeast Missouri State University ranked among Missouri's 'best employers'
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Forbes Magazine has released its 2021 list of the best employers in Missouri, and Southeast Missouri State University has been ranked No. 8 on the magazine's "top 10" list. The list, released in late August in conjunction with the market research firm Statista, was based on an overall survey of 80,000 American workers at businesses with at least 500 employees. The survey was conducted between October 2020 and June of this year and produced rankings of the best employers in every state...
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United Way of Southeast Missouri shifts campaign kickoff emphasis
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
There are many worthy charitable organizations in Southeast Missouri. Each of them plays an integral role in making our region one of the best places in the nation to live, work and raise a family. I've been involved with one of those organizations, the United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO), for most of my adult life, dating back to the early 1980s. ...
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The city at our fingertips: Cape city, county find uses for geospatial technology
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
What do decreasing crop yields, an 1854 outbreak of smallpox and missing street signs have in common? They're all problems that could be solved, in part, with geographic information systems (GIS). GIS has existed since the early 1990s, according to Teresa Heifner, GIS coordinator for the City of Cape Girardeau, and the study and use of GIS and geospatial technology has increased exponentially in the last few decades, especially in Southeast Missouri...
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Stars and Stripes Museum to mark 160th anniversary with event in Cape
(Local News ~ 09/07/21)
The Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, will be celebrating the military newspaper's 160th anniversary this year with its second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and dinner and silent auction on Nov. 6 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau...
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Cape woman to launch 'Women of Armor' podcast next week
(Local News ~ 09/07/21)
Jenny Goncher grew up in Cape Girardeau, went to California 20 years ago to work for Young America's Foundation at the Ronald Reagan ranch, later returning to Southeast Missouri as a consultant specializing in helping women build their business brands...
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Missouri secretary of state: Ban help for absentee ballot mistakes
(State News ~ 09/07/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is urging the General Assembly to prohibit local election workers from helping absentee voters correct mistakes, a move that would mean some votes aren't counted. "We would like to see legislation that does not allow for curing of absentee ballots," Deputy Secretary of State Trish Vincent told the House Elections Committee recently. "Curing" is a common term for fixing errors...
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Codefi announces winners of 2021 1ST50K competition
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Codefi, the digital economy cooperative headquartered in Cape Girardeau, announced winners of its 2021 1ST50K startup competition last week, adding four more companies to the list of entrepreneurial firms that have received funding through the annual competition...
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The Importance of Fellowship: Behind the scenes at church picnics
(09/07/21)
With long, sunny days and an abundance of free time, summer is the perfect season to slow down, breathe and enjoy the simplicity of existence. Summer is also the season to appreciate the company of those around us, and for many churches in Southeast Missouri, summer is the time for hosting community picnics. Here, three churches show what it takes to host their summer picnics...
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Medicare's Other Vaccines
(09/07/21)
In a world dominated by COVID-19 headlines, it can be difficult to remember there are other illnesses that can make us sick. Everything we had before is still around, it just does not make the news. So, how does Medicare cover vaccines and immunizations?...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2021. There are 115 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 7, 1977, the Panama Canal treaties, calling for the U.S. to eventually turn over control of the waterway to Panama, were signed in Washington by President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos (toh-REE'-hohs)...
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Sponsored: Is the Medicare donut hole really closed?
(Insiders Advice ~ 09/07/21)
You may have heard that the coverage gap for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, commonly known as the donut hole, closed in 2020. While it’s true that recent changes should reduce costs for many beneficiaries, the coverage gap still exists, and costs for some prescriptions may increase in the gap...
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Prayer 9/7/21
(Prayer ~ 09/07/21)
O Jesus, we sing praises to you, our Lord and King of kings. Amen.
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No, Afghanistan is not the end of American power
(Column ~ 09/07/21)
It's hard to imagine more humiliating images than what we've seen in Afghanistan in recent weeks, from the hasty evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to the chaotic scenes outside the airport. Our surrender to a band of AK-47-bearing guerrillas after 20 years has, understandably, occasioned autumnal thoughts about American power...
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Speak Out 9/7/21
(Speak Out ~ 09/07/21)
The U.S. went into Afghanistan without an end game in mind. It was clear from the beginning that great minds were not at work. No surprise then that 20 years and too much life and wealth lost later, the only ones who "won" were the corporations selling the armaments. They are assuredly off looking for their next source of profits right now...
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Celebrating the Difference Makers in Southeast Missouri
(Editorial ~ 09/07/21)
There's no shortage of hard news in the world, but there are also individuals doing good work in their community, industry and schools worth celebrating. B Magazine, our regional business magazine, recently announced its list of Difference Makers for this year. It's an impressive group of 14 individuals, with some names you'll recognize and others you may not but who are quietly doing wonderful things in Southeast Missouri...
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Israel searches for 6 Palestinians after rare prison break
(International News ~ 09/07/21)
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israel launched a massive manhunt in the country's north and the occupied West Bank early Monday after six Palestinian prisoners tunneled out of their cell and escaped from a high-security facility in the biggest prison break of its kind in decades...
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Guinea's new junta leaders seek to tighten grip on power
(International News ~ 09/07/21)
CONAKRY, Guinea -- Guinea's new military leaders sought to tighten their grip on power Monday after overthrowing President Alpha Conde, ordering the soldiers from his presidential guard to now join the junta forces and barring government officials from leaving the country...
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Ex-Marine held without bond in shooting of Florida family
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A former Marine sharpshooter accused of invading the home of apparent strangers in Florida and fatally shooting a woman, her 3-month-old baby and two others was ordered held without bail during his first court appearance Monday...
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Taliban say they took Panjshir, last holdout Afghan province
(International News ~ 09/07/21)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Taliban said Monday they seized the last province not in their control after their blitz through Afghanistan last month, overrunning forces who had opposed their takeover. Thousands of Taliban fighters charged into eight districts of Panjshir province overnight, according to witnesses from the area who spoke on condition of anonymity because they feared for their safety. ...
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First responders nationwide resist COVID-19 vaccine mandates
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
March 11, 2021. It was supposed to be a turning point in the coronavirus pandemic for Erin Tokley, a longtime Philadelphia police officer, Baptist minister and 47-year-old father of three. It was supposed to be the day of his vaccine appointment. Instead it was the date of his funeral...
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Justice Department says will 'protect' abortion seekers under new Texas law
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department would "protect those seeking to obtain or provide reproductive health services" under a federal law known as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act...
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Lawmakers: Ida damage shows need for infrastructure upgrades
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
WASHINGTON -- Shaken by haunting images of surging rivers, flooded roads and subways and other damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, lawmakers from both parties are vowing to upgrade the nation's aging infrastructure network. As the deadly storm moved from the Gulf Coast through the Northeast, members of Congress said the deluge offered irrefutable evidence that power lines, roads, bridges and other infrastructure are deteriorating even as storms and other extreme weather are strengthening. ...
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Shortages of supplies, workers will delay Gulf Coast rebuilding
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
Joe Sobol, owner of Big Easy Construction in New Orleans, has bad news for homeowners who've been calling about roofs damaged by Hurricane Ida or to get an update on renovations that were scheduled before the storm ripped through the area. The job will cost a lot more than usual -- and take much longer, too...
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Biden directs federal aid to NY, NJ after deadly flooding
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. -- President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations Monday greenlighting federal aid for people in six New Jersey counties and five New York counties affected by devastating flooding last week from the remnants of Hurricane Ida...
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Wesley Steffen
(Obituary ~ 09/07/21)
Wesley James Steffen, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at The Lutheran Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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James Mize
(Obituary ~ 09/07/21)
James Kevin Mize, 61, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at his home. He was born June 23, 1960, in Cape Girardeau to Billy E. and Ethel J. Criddle Mize. He graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1978. He and Carol Ann Brantley were married July 28, 2001, in Oak Ridge...
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Edward Beussink
(Obituary ~ 09/07/21)
Edward "Ed" Zeno Beussink, 84, of Jackson entered into eternal rest Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at his home. He was born Easter Saturday, March 27, 1937, in Glennon, Missouri, to Henry and Mary VanderMierden Beussink. He married Rose Mary Wubker on Oct. 18, 1958, in Leopold, Missouri...
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RoseMary Arnzen
(Obituary ~ 09/07/21)
LEOPOLD, Mo. — RoseMary Arnzen, 90, of Leopold passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at StoneBridge in Marble Hill, Missouri. Born on Oct. 1, 1930, at Laflin, Missouri, she was the only daughter of Robert and Ida Elfrink Landewe. She married Henry George "Junior" Arnzen on Aug. 8, 1953, at St. John Catholic Church in Leopold. He preceded her in death June 27, 2009...
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City receives business license applications for marketing firm, reiki service, food truck
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Three business license applications were filed last week with the City of Cape Girardeau's customer service office. They were filed by: n Austin Bollinger of Cape Girardeau, who owns B&B Media LLC, a marketing firm offering website and graphic design services, at 338 Broadway, Suite 601, in Cape Girardeau...
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Building permit issued for new Scooter's project
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
The City of Cape Girardeau's development services office issued one commercial building permit last week. The permit was issued to Boulder Construction LCC to build a Scooter's Coffee drive-through kiosk at 2404 William St. in Cape Girardeau at an estimated construction cost of $350,000...
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Cape chamber to host women's networking event, First Friday Coffee and ribbon-cutting this week
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
A Women's Network Morning Coffee, hosted by the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for 7 to 8 a.m. Thursday in the lobby of the Marquette Tower, 338 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. Complimentary coffee and a light breakfast will be available. Although there is no fee, anyone planning to attend is asked to register through the events section of the chamber's website, www.capechamber.com, to assure an ample supply of food and beverage is available...
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Cape schools receive donations; blood donors get free haircuts
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Buzzi Unicem cement plant in Cape Girardeau donated 2,500 face masks and 240 tubs of disinfecting wipes last week to the Cape Girardeau School District to help the district manage health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Buzzi Unicem continues to be a valued partner to our school district," superintendent Neil Glass said. "They also made a very generous donation last year, which helped us keep our students and staff members safe."...
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Nurse pratitioner Weinhold joins EBO MD
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Nurse practitioner Gena Weinhold has joined the EBO MD primary care locations in Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Before joining EBO MD, Weinhold was a primary care provider at the Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Cape Girardeau, where she managed patients' chronic diseases and treated their acute conditions. She has experience in the areas of diabetes care and endocrinology. She has also practiced in urgent care settings in Cape Girardeau and Perryville, Missouri...
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Three Rivers College seeks nominations for alumni awards
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is accepting nominations for its 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award and its Alumni Star Award. The college's Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed on Three Rivers alumni and is given to former students and graduates of the college who have attained significant achievements and respect among their peers...
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Arrowleaf buys Cairo location, invests in community
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Arrowleaf has completed purchase of a satellite office in Cairo, Illinois, which the social services agency says represents a long-term investment in both Cairo and Alexander County. "We've been providing services to Alexander County for decades and have maintained an outpatient facility for the last five years," said Sherrie Crabb, CEO of Arrowleaf, which was formerly known as the Family Counseling Center. ...
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The Digital Foundry receives national LGBT certification
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
The Digital Foundry, a brand marketing company based in Cape Girardeau, was recently certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce's supplier diversity initiative. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the certifying body for LGBT-owned and operated businesses...
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Perryville firm lands forest service contract
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Franklin Contracting Co. of Perryville, Missouri, was awarded a federal contract in late August in the amount of $28,044 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The contract is for work on the Shawnee National Forest administration and recreation building roof...
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New program promotes biofuel infrastructure
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has announced the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program, also known as BIIP, to promote the distribution and use of biofuels in Missouri. Funds will be awarded through the program to fuel retailers, distributors, terminal companies and fleet operators that disperse or have plans to store or disperse ethanol fuel blends of E15 or higher or biodiesel blends of B6 or higher...
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SEMO establishes Blakemore initiative for family businesses
(Business ~ 09/07/21)
A new program focused on the development and support of family businesses has been established at Southeast Missouri State University. The Blakemore Family Business Initiative, announced by the university last week, was created through an endowment established by Southeast alumnus J. David Blakemore of Campbell, Missouri...
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Officials: South Lake Tahoe residents can return as wildfire threat eases
(National News ~ 09/07/21)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe could begin returning to their homes after evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings Sunday afternoon as crews made progress against a massive wildfire. The orders that sent 22,000 people in and around the resort fleeing last week were reduced to warnings as the fire virtually stalled a few scant few miles from the forest areas straddling the California-Nevada border...
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Out of the past: Sept. 7
(Out of the Past ~ 09/07/21)
Gov. Mel Carnahan announced yesterday that Cape Girardeau will receive an added $738,585 in federal and state money to expand the flood buyout program; this will give residents living in the Meadowbrook Drive neighborhood an opportunity to sell their homes and relocate to higher ground...
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John Fronabarger still productive at 94
(Submitted Story ~ 09/07/21)
Just a follow-up to your story posted on September 12, 2016 about John Fronabarger celebrating his 89th birthday 5 years ago. He is STILL extremely productive at Pacific Scientific on his 94th birthday (Sept. 8th). Over his incredible career, he has contributed over 40 technical publications dating back to Nov. 4, 1954 and 40 patents with several current ones pending approval!...
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Martha Clarke
(Obituary ~ 09/07/21)
MOUNDS, Ill. — Martha Ellen "Ellie" Nixon Clarke, 63, of Mounds passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Sept. 30, 1957, to William and Judith Chrestman White in Cairo. Martha married Thomas L. Nixon on April 15, 1978. He preceded her in death Aug. 4, 2000. She married Mark Clarke on Jan. 2, 2016, and he survives...
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Voices for Children/CASA Cancels Red Shoe BBQ
(Submitted Story ~ 09/07/21)
The challenges of the pandemic have really shown us that even the most carefully planned events must shift during these uncertain times. To ensure that we help keep the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, CASA kids, friends, supporters, and community, we have made the very difficult decision to CANCEL this year’s Red Shoe Bar B Que event scheduled for September 11th. ...
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