Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
Kenny Rogers Children’s Center will host its annual 'Kow Pasture Klassic' fundraiser on Saturday at Schindler’s Tavern in New Hamburg.
The event features a golf-style game with tennis balls and improvised clubs, food & drinks, and a silent auction open to both players and spectators.
Green Bear Project will host its fifth annual child abuse prevention event on April 25 at Cape County Park South.
The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and offers educational activities for families by local groups (such as the library and Girl Scouts).
Jackson's annual Park Day clean-up event is set for Saturday, April 25 when volunteers meet at Pavilion No. 1 at 9 a.m.—T-shirts and refreshments will be provided for participants of all ages.
River Radio announced that general manager Mike Renick (26 years of service, including six as GM) will step down; he praised the impact of local media while the company works to name his successor.
The Historic Preservation Commission will host a free walking tour and presentation at Old Lorimier Cemetery (established 1808) on May 4 at 5:30 p.m. to highlight notable figures and educate the community about local history.
Southeast Missouri State University will host its first Game Jam event April 24-26 at Dempster Hall, where students and aspiring developers will create video games and showcase their work with prizes on Sunday (registration is free).
Three Rivers College has opened a new greenhouse for its agriculture program to offer hands-on learning and support local community projects, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by students, faculty and community members in Poplar Bluff.
After Malden R-1 cut its band program due to an $800,000 shortfall, students rallied with a petition and support from local artists; the district announced a Monday band program in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club to offer music opportunities next school year.
Cape Girardeau County ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Commissioner J.
Ronald (Judge) Fischer, who served from 1968 to 1988. The order, issued on April 20, remains in effect through dusk on April 24.
SEMO MS Community will hold a Walk for a Cure on Saturday, Apr.
25 at 9 a.m. at Capaha Park Shelter #1 in Cape Girardeau — the event includes a symbolic lap around Capaha Pond with games, snacks and a raffle to fund multiple sclerosis research.
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.
Jurassic Quest
1 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticketed event — Experience a thrilling dinosaur adventure suitable for all ages.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of college baseball with the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles taking on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
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