Kiwanis, police recognized with regional honors

The Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau and the Cape Girardeau Police Department also were recognized with region awards Jan. 21 at the annual "Night of Inspirational Stars" awards banquet for Special Olympics Missouri.

The Kiwanis Club was recognized as the Outstanding Business/Organization of the Year in the Southeast Area, and the Cape Girardeau Police Department was the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

The Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau was recognized for offering assistance of any kind and inviting area athletes to speak at its meetings. They have offered financial support for the athletes in the Southeast Area for years.

Members of the Cape Girardeau Police Department, under the direction of Lt. Buddy Davis, are present at many events but most noticeably at the spring games, where they carry in the torch and spend hours presenting medals and working the awards stands.