Daily
Cape Girardeau
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation held a groundbreaking ceremony at Shawnee Park Sports Complex for a new Youth Outdoor Sports Complex funded by a 2018 tax that features five youth-sized softball and baseball fields and two adjacent football and soccer fields. The facility will open in 2026 and host recreational and travel leagues, tournaments and field rentals. Fox 23
- ➤ A dedication marker for Cheryl Anne Scherer is scheduled for Aug.16 at 11 a.m. in front of Rhodes Convenience store in Scott City — Scherer went missing on April 17 and the investigation into her case continues. Family, friends, and the public are invited to join in remembering her. Fox 23
- ➤ A 6-inch water main break at the intersection of Bloomfield and Spring roads has closed the road — crews are repairing the pressurized line to avoid a boil water advisory. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The water main break at the intersection of Bloomfield and Spring roads was repaired — Bloomfield Rd is now open as crews maintained pressure on the 6-inch line to avoid a boil water advisory. Fox 23
- ➤ If voters approve a charter amendment on August 5, Cape Girardeau will raise water rates by 10% in the first year, 15% in the next two years, and 5% in the fourth year—funding improvements to the water system for 99% of residential customers. City officials warn that if the amendment fails, the system will continue to deteriorate and may push for water conservation measures or privatization. Fox 23
-
Craft Activity for All Ages
2-3 p.m. — Riverside Regional Library — Free entry — Be creative with craft activities suitable for everyone at the Benton Branch.
-
Toddler Hour
2-3 p.m. — Oran Branch Library — Free entry — Come get colorful with stories and crafts for ages 0-5.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
~ Jimi Hendrix
About Daily Cape Girardeau
Welcome to the Daily Cape Girardeau, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Cape Girardeau, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Cape Girardeau, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Cape Girardeau.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Cape Girardeau and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Cape Girardeau
A free Cape Girardeau community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailycapegirardeau.com/sitemap