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Treat others the way you want to be treated. That was the Boatmen's Way, and with nine First Missouri State Bank employees who got their start at Boatmen's, it's how they build their bank community, too. And it shows: of the original 12 employees who started with First Missouri State Bank when Steve Taylor and Jay Knudtson founded it in 2002, 10 still work there. And they're proud of that...

We’re now at the end of June and some time has passed since we were all asked to stay at home. You’ve had more than a little time to look around and lots of time to think. Maybe you were presented with the challenge of working from home and you loved it, or maybe it didn’t quite work out the way you planned. ...

Fashion is such a fun and exciting way to show personal expression. For me, people watching often involves paying attention to what people are wearing. What colors are they wearing? What jewelry? Shoes? I’ve always loved seeing everyone showcasing their personal style and taste on their own unique canvas like a beautiful piece of art. ...

Colic is when an infant is crying relentlessly for no apparent reason. This crying is hard on everyone in the family and can occur at any hour of the day. A commonly overlooked reason is the baby has some muscle or joint pain causing the restlessness...

We Americans love our fireworks, and many celebrations start earlier than the Fourth of July. However, pets often do not share our same excitement for the shimmering lights in the sky. Independence Day is the No. 1 time of year pets go missing, become injured, or even killed. Equally, the population of local shelters increases dramatically during this time. I recommend preparing now, so your entire family can enjoy a safe and happy holiday...

Yes, that is a famous quote from the legendary film “The Godfather,” but it also applies to everything I do. I think working on commercial projects is great fun. It requires a different thought process than what I use in home design. A common misconception is that all interior design centers on “making the place look pretty.” In fact, 70% of what we recommend in commercial design updates focuses on functionality. ...

My mother always told me that most people are good and that given the chance, they will show you their goodness. This advice has stuck with me, and recently, God decided to show us this truth in vibrant technicolor as only He can. This story starts in March with a call for masks to help with COVID-19 efforts. ...

Do they really work? Who should use them? These are questions we are asked every day in our office about blue light lenses. First off, let’s define “blue light.” If you remember back when we learned of visible light, or ROY G BIV if you will, there were longer wavelengths — think red — and shorter wavelengths — think blue. ...

Most springs in our area have the same routine: people have been inside longing for warmer days when the flowers are in bloom, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the yard needs tending. The first sign of spring sends us running to the hardware store to purchase various items to liven up our spaces both inside and out...

With all of the wonderful ways to enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, it’s also easy to forget to inspect your pets for ticks and other parasites. Contact with a tick’s blood could transmit infection to both you and your pet. That infection can lead to dangerous, even fatal conditions, like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, to name a few...

My view of the world has mostly consisted of what is going on outside my living room window. As I was gazing out my window, I was lost in thoughts of the spring things I was missing — the loss of activities, time with family and friends, and sitting in church. To break these thoughts, I decided to go for a brief (solo) car ride...

What if we told you: a local nonprofit foundation has raised $3.4 million in the last few years? What if we told you during that time, a group of local technology companies has attracted nearly $22 million in private equity investments and created more than 200 new jobs, and some of those jobs were filled by the 150 adult software programmers that received locally-developed, hands-on training? And what if we told you more than 1,000 fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders in the region have participated in a youth coding league teaching them coding and other analytical skills and is on its way to being a national program?. ...

In 1972, beagle breeders and professionally-trained dog handlers Bill and Cecile Busch opened Busch's Kennel, one of the first boarding facilities in Cape Girardeau. In 2019, Stacy Busch-Heisserer and her husband, Chris Heisserer, took over the kennel from Busch-Heisserer's parents. They have added on, building a new office complete with luxury cat condominiums, the only ones like them in this area...

McDonald Company, Inc. has been a staple of Cape Girardeau construction since 1946. The ready-mix company is a family business, locally owned and operated for four generations and renowned for their dependability as well as the quality of the concrete they deliver. From backyard DIYs to homes, streets and bridges, McDonald Concrete can accommodate all projects...

The mission of Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET is to foster a strong economic environment resulting in the retention, expansion, creation and attraction of jobs and new investment in the area. MAGNET serves as the lead organization for area economic development efforts. The organization was established in 1992 as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization...

With the member directory listed on the Cape Chamber's public website at capechamber.com, opportunities to be featured on the Chamber's social media accounts and the Chamber referring your business, we do the networking for you so you can focus on your business and what you do best...

"Our customers have come to rely on our consistency, next-day delivery and nationwide service," says Tyra Reppert Johnson, president. "Since my father, Jerry Reppert, founded this business in 1969, we have grown to more than ink pens and paper clips."...

In 1966, Rental Land began as an equipment rental company. They offered one punch bowl, two candelabras and a card table for rent. Today, the equipment side is gone, but Rental Land Special Events has grown exponentially, offering several hundred thousand items to rent for your wedding, anniversary, holiday party, birthday party or carnival...

When the School Sisters of Notre Dame established St. Mary's High School in 1925, eight students attended. Nearly a century and a few name changes later, Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau has grown to an enrollment of more than 500. Since 2005, it has annually been ranked among the Catholic Education Honor Roll's "Top 5% of Catholic High Schools" in the nation...

Being the leader in commercial and industrial roofing takes experience. Riverside Roofing has been that leader in Southeast Missouri for sometime with 196 years of combined experience, providing high-quality, long-lasting systems throughout the region...

With a close eye on the needs of the Cape Girardeau Public School District, Foundation Director Amy McDonald works collaboratively with her executive board, district administration and community supporters to provide both extras and essentials to support district success...

Cape Kil was founded in 1949 by Dr. Charles E. Knote, a Purdue graduate and Board Certified entomologist who researched and developed Cape Kil's solution to local pest control problems. In 1963, Charles discovered a unique method to control brown recluse spiders and in 1983 invented the Mouse Maj-Ik-Box system that eliminates mice on structures' exteriors...

The way young people absorb information and connect to curriculum and each other has been modified by technology. At the Foundation, we're constantly seeking ways to collaborate with educators to help facilitate real learning. Without compromising standards or core education principles, we are working to help bridge the gap between the traditional classroom and the realities of today's world. With your help, we're keeping our classrooms relevant and our students engaged...

You might know Dr. Greg Pursley, DC, owner of PC Wellness Centers, as #TheSingingChiropractor. It's the moniker given to him by someone who heard him play a show at the casino, where he often plays acoustic guitar and sings. Since it brings together his two passions, he decided to claim it as his own...

A single word defines Connection Point Church: authentic. Being real is a trait that personifies Pastor Chris Vaught and his staff as they lead with genuine care and love for people, community and, most importantly, Jesus. It's that love for Christ that drives them to reach into this region's various neighborhoods to help unconditionally. ...

Ramsey Branch, the area's first 55+ active adult community, is expanding into the next phase. Currently, Phase 1 is 80% built, including several custom homes being constructed. Homes range in price from $175,000 to around $250,000, depending on features...

Downtown is the heart and soul of Cape Girardeau and home to hundreds of unique restaurants, boutiques, museums and more! Over the last several years, our rich history, historic buildings and heritage have been beautifully coupled with innovative technology and modern amenities allowing start-ups and mom-and-pop businesses the perfect environment to grow and thrive...

Honesty, integrity and family -- those related by blood and those not related by blood -- are the pillars of business at Roy's Tire & Auto in Jackson. The growth of the business speaks to the respect and trust the Southeast Missouri community places in owner Roy White and his employees: what began as a four-bay garage with five employees in 2003 has grown into a 10-bay garage with 15 full-time employees in 2020. ...

Kasten has been focused on building family memories since 1895. From brick and stone for a new home, a fireplace or stove to keep your family warm over the winter, or creating a summer backyard getaway with a pool, hot tub and landscaping, Kasten can create something beautiful that will last for generations...

We believe in entrepreneurs. We believe in the value of local businesses, which create jobs and support the community. That's why we're proud to help business owners succeed. Whether a business is just starting out or is ready to scale, we work to find the right solutions...

At the beginning of 2020, no one could have imagined the situation we would be facing by the end of the first quarter. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived as an invisible threat that has disrupted our lives as we knew them just a few short months ago. The only thing certain at this particular moment is uncertainty itself. From a financial standpoint, these are the moments for which a retirement plan is so important...

Johannes Auto Sales has been serving you, our customers, since 1963 and now offers Tri-State U-Wrench & Save, the area's first Self-Service Salvage Yard. Our business is based on providing customers with clean, quality parts at reasonable prices while always being ready to adapt to your automotive needs. ...

Recently named "Best Assisted Living Facility" in Cape Girardeau by Senior Advisor, the Lutheran Home has a long history of serving those in need in the area as a not-for-profit facility. With one of the highest staff-to-patient ratios in the area and a five-star rating, residents receive personal care in a home-like environment...

For those in the public service sector looking to finance a new project, First State Community Bank's (FSCB) tax-exempt government lending options could be the solution you need to help provide for your community. First State Community Bank has completed more than 180 tax-exempt financings for their governmental clients. ...

Spencer Fane LLP, a full-service law firm, expanded to Southeast Missouri in 2016. In addition to four experienced local attorneys, the Cape Girardeau presence provides Southeast Missourians with access to more than 300 lawyers in 21 practice groups. The firm's services range from complex civil litigation, corporate and health law, to complex environmental, agriculture, labor and employment matters, to estate planning, bankruptcy and restructuring...

In 1989, Dan Todt and his wife Dianna started Southeast Fabricating Inc. with three other employees. The business now has 16 full-time employees. In May 2019, Southeast Fabricating celebrated its 30th anniversary. The company has established a reputation that is as strong as the steel in the products they sell. "We've never had an outside salesperson," Dan says. "Our business has grown on its own reputation."...

Protecting your home from all manners of bugs is the best method of staying pest-free, and protecting your home from termites just got a lot easier. Advanced Pest Control is celebrating 40 years in business and has a termite protection discount program of up to 50% off for existing customers. Can you say "Membership has its perks?"...

We don't realize the amount of time we spend at our countertops, but they are an integral part of our days: they're where we prepare meals for the people we love, where get ready for each day and where we prepare for a night of sleep to refresh for whatever is next. So much of our time spent around this feature of our homes calls for countertops that are both beautiful and functional...

You can walk in or make same-day appointments to see our doctors. Because we want to help your family get better. Practicing medicine since 2014, Dr. Gast attended medical school at A.T. Still University's College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. During his residency, he was the chief resident of internal medicine...

Service. It's in our name, and it's what sets us apart from our competitors. Plaza Tire Service is built on a foundation of excellent service in a quick manner. We offer a "4 Tires, 1 Hour" guarantee, ensuring our customers can get back on the road as quickly as possible...

Although the mortgage process can be overwhelming, Montgomery Bank is here to help you every step of the way. Together, Monica Waldon and Tina McRaven, mortgage originators at Montgomery Bank, have more than 40 years of experience in the mortgage industry and look forward to working with new customers to help make the dream of owning a new home come true...

Arnold Insurance Company is looking for stories of people who need financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a video shared on the company’s Facebook page, Arnold Insurance president and CEO Marc Harris outlined the campaign and why it’s important for the company to help those in need...

We are living in uncertain times. Thus, it’s important to boost your immune system now to reduce the risk of viral or bacterial issues. These steps are always important, even after life gets back to normal: 1. Breathe. Oxygen is the most important element to the human body and is needed by every single cell. In stressful times, we tend to breathe shallowly, which reduces the amount of oxygen available to our cells...

Your vision is our business and providing information on possible changes to be aware of in their earliest stages can prove to be quite beneficial. With digital device use on the rise, especially in children and young adults, we are experiencing an increase in the prevalence of myopia in the general population. ...

Gabriele Ruggieri is worried about his family members in Italy, but there’s little he can do from more than 5,000 miles away. So he cooks. His friends and neighbors in Cape Girardeau are like family to him, too. And he loves to take care of them at his riverfront restaurant, Gabriel’s Food + Wine, usually recommending an exquisite bottle of wine to go with a favorite recipe from southern Italy. ...

Burgers with imagination each Wednesday in downtown Cape (418 Broadway) for drive-up and delivery – 10 am to 4 pm. FAMILY FUN. This Wednesday’s featured burgers – The Shiznet. The Red Devil. Saddle Up. These are just a few of the options at Kenny’s Flippin’ Burgers food trailer...

Spring is finally here! I love spring — the flowers, warm weather and new beginnings, the chance to get outside, and of course, weddings. The tumultuous weather and recent viruses have put a bit of a damper on the excitement, but I’ve decided not to let these things derail the excitement of the new season. ...

It is interesting how we view health. We tend to think "it won't happen to me" or "I won't be a statistic" until something happens to our health, and then all of a sudden we will do anything to regain it. I recommend focusing on three things to maintain health: flexibility, muscle tone/balance and nutrition. ...

Michael Naughton, MD, medical oncologist, wanted to join a high-quality, community-focused hospital that was poised for continued growth in the world of cancer. It was this desire that brought him to Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau. ...

Spring is one of the most enjoyable seasons for pet lovers and our furry best friends. It’s time to get outside, after all! These are a few things to keep in mind when enjoying the great outdoors with your pet: 1. Protect your pet from fleas, ticks and heartworm disease...