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Cape Girardeau
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SEMO homecoming weekend is underway as Cape Girardeau Police and SEMO Public Safety work together to keep events safe with a parade set for 9:30 a.m. and a football game rescheduled to noon due to forecast storms. Officials are monitoring social media (for potential threats) and extra patrols are deployed (for after-game activities). KFVS12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cardinal Biologicals announced a $2.74-million expansion to add a water-based lab at its Cape Girardeau site and create new jobs + it will also extend operations to Joplin and Springfield. The company, founded in 1988 and based locally since 2019, will attend the MEDICA Fair in November + it is known for research that turns birth placentas into skin patches and studies antibodies made when people work with mice. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University welcomed its 19th president, Dr. Brad Hodson, in a ceremony on October 17 at the Cape Girardeau Show Me Center where educators, students and community leaders gathered to mark the inauguration. He expressed a vision for a modern educational model - one that meets the current needs of students and the economy. Fox 23
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Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Football Game
1-2:30 p.m. — Houck Stadium — Catch the exciting football match as the SEMO Redhawks take on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.
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Missouri State Bears vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Show Me Center — Cost not specified — Experience an exciting women's basketball matchup between the Missouri State Lady Bears and the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
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The Doubted Live with Unknown And Sailing & Eternal Embers
9 PM - 1 AM — Rude Dog Pub — Check for admission details — Experience a night of music from local talents on the banks of the Mississippi.
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Crowder Concert with Zach Williams
1-8:30 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of uplifting music with Crowder and Zach Williams in concert.
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Wome
The Zonta Club of Cape is proud to host the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon, a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of women in our community. This luncheon brings together influential leaders, community advocates, and supporters to honor the achievements and contributions of remarkable women who have made a significant impact in various fields.
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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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