Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
🏘️ Community
Southeast Missouri Food Bank received a $16,000 donation to support hunger relief programs after MFA Oil raised $100,000 for Feeding Missouri at a charity golf scramble and concert in Columbia (per a news release).
A resident at the Missouri Veterans Home celebrated his 100th birthday today with family, staff, and fellow residents.
He is known for his warm greetings, coffee visits, and regular bingo + fishing trips that brighten daily life.
🎭 Culture
The Cape Girardeau Public Library will host its 2026 Fall Book Sale from Aug.
20 to 23 offering various books, CDs and DVDs at special prices. The event includes discount hours on Aug. 6 and staggered pricing on Aug. 21, 22 and 23 while Friends members can get early access.
📰 Lifestyle
On Monday, South Carolina teen Ian Aitken stopped in Cape Girardeau after 75 consecutive days paddling the Mississippi River on his foldable kayak (he crafted a tarp-and-hula-hoop skirt to keep water out) and he plans to finish his more than 100-day journey in September.
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