Samantha Rinehart
NewsNovember 23, 2015
Zoning may scuttle man's plans for historic Pike LodgeFrom schoolhouse to frat house to simply "house," the building at 2815 S. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau has a storied history. What lies in store for its future, however, remains uncertain. It served as a rural, two-room schoolhouse for Marquette School from 1924 to...
NewsNovember 22, 2015
Cape County associate commissioner Herbst to run for re-electionThe first time he ran for Cape Girardeau County associate commissioner, Charlie Herbst said he promised the voters it would be "a full-time job for me." Since he was elected in 2012, Herbst said he's kept his word. He hopes to extend that promise for another four y...
NewsNovember 20, 2015
Sidewalk-plan meeting draws crowd as stakeholders consider design ideasA follow-up public meeting Thursday to discuss a downtown sidewalk replacement plan enjoyed equal success to the initial meeting held in September. The room at the Broadway Federal building at 339 Broadway filled quickly with city leaders, residents and downtown bu...
NewsNovember 19, 2015
Cape County associate commissioner to run againThe last few years have been busy ones for Cape Girardeau County. From snow storms and tornadoes to making plans for a new courthouse, county commissioners have been juggling quite a few projects. Associate Commissioner Paul Koeper said he just wants to see the pro...
NewsNovember 18, 2015
Final total for Cape city council candidates is fourOf the three Cape Girardeau ward seats `on the April ballot, only one features a contested race. Tuesday was the final day of the candidate filing period. While six potential candidates expressed interest in running and picked up nominating petitions, the city said...
NewsNovember 17, 2015
Council, staff discuss new police station, firehouse improvementsThe next year will be a busy one for Cape Girardeau's public safety departments. The Cape Girardeau City Council and city staff members gathered Monday for a special study session, held before the regularly scheduled council meeting. Public safety was the main focu...NewsNovember 17, 2015
City council begins process to repeal Green Advisory BoardThe Cape Girardeau City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the Girardeau Goes Green Advisory Board. The board was approved by the council in 2009 to study city operations from an environmental point of view and offer guidance o...NewsNovember 16, 2015
Cape council to discuss fire, safety issuesThe Cape Girardeau City Council will meet a little earlier than usual Monday. Council members and staff will gather at 3 p.m. for a special study session to discuss public safety. The meeting was recommended to bring everyone on the same page about fire and safety ...
NewsNovember 15, 2015
Visitors bureau stays busy promoting CapeLeaders in Cape Girardeau say the start of projects such as the new conference center and indoor sports complex mark the beginning of another leap forward for the city. Keeping up with the city each step of the way is the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bure...
NewsNovember 13, 2015
Salvation Army seeking donations for Thanksgiving mealThanksgiving Day is less than two weeks away, and the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau still is in need of donations to prepare for its annual meal. The local not-for-profit agency has been hosting the lunchtime meal that feeds thousands in the community since 1983...Advertisement
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