Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

The Cape Girardeau community has rallied to support Robin Balogh, a local nurse and teacher battling a rare lymphoma.

A fundraiser will be held at Chick-fil-A on April 16 and T-shirt sales will start on April 21 to aid her fight.

The community gathers today at a send-off event hosted by VFW Post 3838—The Wake Foundation to honor veterans for their service and sacrifice.

Fire departments from Bell City, Advance and Bloomfield responded to an out-of-control field fire at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday that engulfed an outbuilding and nearby brush in Advance — officials later reminded residents to exercise caution during dry, windy conditions until rain returns.

Cape Girardeau police arrested a man for indecent exposure at 9 a.m. on March 27 in the 700 block of Clark Avenue and he is now held pending formal charges.

Perryville High School students will return to class on April 2 after a tornado nearly three weeks ago damaged their main building.

Classes will be held at various campus facilities (Old Senior High School, middle school, elementary school, career center) while the cafeteria remains accessible (all areas have tested negative for asbestos).

City officials announced Thursday, March 27 that contractors will reopen the Cape Rock/Lexington intersection on Monday, March 31—a detour will be in effect and work replacing the curb, gutter, and sidewalks along Lexington between Perryville and Sherwood will continue through summer.

On March 24, the Cape Girardeau County Commission held its first meeting in the renovated 1908 courthouse after moving from its longtime space at the County Administration Building.

The commissioners approved the courthouse chambers — they also addressed issues like recent storm cleanup, a university report, vehicle pricing and sheriff’s equipment funding.

Breakfast with the Bunny

9 AM – 12 PM — Discovery Playhouse — $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 Museums for All — Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for all ages.

Men of Courage

BECOME AN INFORMED ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS. Join us for Men of Courage on April 9 at 7:30 AM at the Arena Building. This empowering event, hosted by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, features renowned speaker Obbie West and is designed to inspire men to become informed role models in the fight to end sexual assault. Free and open to all men—RSVP required.

Men of Courage

BECOME AN INFORMED ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS. Join us for Men of Courage on April 9 at 7:30 AM at the Arena Building. This empowering event, hosted by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, features renowned speaker Obbie West and is designed to inspire men to become informed role models in the fight to end sexual assault. Free and open to all men—RSVP required.