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Cape Girardeau
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A fundraiser supporting local veterans will be held on April 10 at Kokopelli Golf Club. The Denim and Diamonds event features doors opening at 6 p.m., live music from the A1C Band at 7 p.m., table decorating contests, snacks, and a yard sign recognition program. Fox 23
- ➤ Lutheran Family and Children’s Services received a $10,000 grant from the Procter & Gamble Fund to improve home safety for about 90 families in the region. Caseworkers are assessing needs to help create safer living conditions for local families. Fox 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jurassic Quest, a traveling dinosaur exhibit, will offer life-sized dinosaurs, fossil digs, and interactive activities for families from May 1 to May 3 in Cape Girardeau (tickets are expected to sell out) and (attendees can ride dinosaurs, enjoy crafts, and meet baby dinosaurs). Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University will host Future Teacher Day on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Cape Girardeau campus to offer high school students hands-on activities, campus tours and sessions with faculty (including admissions and financial aid information) to explore teaching careers. Fox 23
- ➤ District officials urge voters to review Proposition K.I.D.S.—which proposes a $0.41 tax increase to raise $52.5 million for rebuilding Perryville High School after last spring’s tornado—ahead of the April 7 election; voters will also choose board members on election day. Fox 23
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Morehead State Eagles vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of collegiate baseball action with the Morehead State Eagles facing off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
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Legally Blonde The Musical
2-6 p.m. — Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience the vibrant and playful journey of Legally Blonde live on stage.
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Stitch & Listen Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Cape Girardeau Public Library — Registration appreciated — Stitch and listen to your favorite audiobooks with fellow fiber arts lovers.
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Jurassic Quest: Cape Girardeau
1 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wonder of life-sized dinosaurs in an interactive setting for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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