Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

The Salvation Army announced that Major Brendon Robertson became the new Corps Community Center administrator on July 1 and brought years of experience to serve Cape Girardeau’s community.

He replaced Captains Stephen and Lily Reinier following their reassignment.

Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation is hosting a potluck and dance at A.C.

Brase Arena on Thursday, Aug. 27. Guests can enjoy a main course served at 5 p.m. and dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. with a $10 admission fee.

The Salvation Army welcomed Maj.

Brendon Robertson as the new Corps Community Center administrator on July 1 at 701 Good Hope St. He brings nearly 30+ years of experience from Australia and the US to boost mission programs for Cape Girardeau and southeast Missouri communities.

Tickets for shows on SEMO River Campus are now available; the season starts with Highs and Lows: Chapa and Jarrett in Recital on Sept.

1, followed by plays and concerts through December. Purchase tickets online or at the box office (518 S. Fountain Street, M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m.).

School-based therapist JoJo Conner of Community Counseling Center (402 S.

Silver Springs Rd.) says students in southeast Missouri may face back-to-school anxiety as classes start the week of Aug. 24 and urges parents to connect with school counselors for support.

Southeast Missouri State University kicked off the new school year and football season on Saturday at the Cape Riverfront Market, where the football team, cheerleaders, dance team and bands performed, and Rowdy the Redhawk made an appearance while community members enjoyed vendor displays and interactive inflatables.

MoDOT said that delayed construction on Interstate 55 near Scott City will wrap up Tuesday, Sept.

1, easing heavy traffic for drivers. A year-long paving project will begin mid-September with overnight work to keep daytime travel smooth.

The city joined forces with nonprofit PORCH in a three-year partnership to use federal dollars to transform vacant properties into affordable housing on the south side.

Construction on recent acquisitions will begin in coming months.