If there’s one thing Missouri is known for, it’s barbecue – melt-in-your-mouth meat with flavorful sauces and dry rubs. Barbecue is definitely one of Cape Girardeau’s favorite foods, with a variety of restaurants throughout town serving their signature flavors. And two more barbecue places have just entered the scene: Bandana’s BBQ and Mary Jane bourbon ... Read More
From classic Victorian homes to a modern cable-stayed bridge across the Mississippi River, Cape boasts stunning architecture throughout the community. We can’t cover all 47 structures on the National Register of Historic Places in one blog, so here are a few must-sees. Begin your tour in the 19th century, with a stop at Old ... Read More
For many students and their guardians, getting ready for a new school year is far from fun, with a long list of supplies like notebooks, colored pencils and rulers, plus clothes and backpacks. Multiply that by several kids, and back-to-school shopping might get overwhelming. The key to a successful shopping trip is finding the ... Read More
Back in the 1940s, Highway 61 was lined with eye-catching, colorful plants and shrubs – including roses. A drive down the flower-lined road inspired Cape’s most common moniker: City of Roses. There aren’t any roses on Highway 61 now, but Cape Girardeau still has a lot of flora around the city. Today, the most prominent ... Read More
For most kids, summer is the most exciting time of year: hanging out with friends, no homework and more television than books. Unfortunately, elementary students lose about 25% of what they learned the previous year during summer break, according to a Northwest Evaluation Association study. The old saying proves true: If you don’t use it, ... Read More
From the Conservation Nature Center to a wide range of museums to sports tournaments, there’s plenty going on inside to keep you engaged without having to brave the Missouri heat and humidity. It’s been known to get pretty hot around here. The National Weather Service places Cape’s highest temperature at 107 degrees Fahrenheit on June ... Read More
Waterslides are ready, wooded trails are lush and local parks are beckoning you to head outdoors and bask in the sunshine. In Cape Girardeau, the main source of outdoor fun is the Parks and Recreation Department. And since July is National Park and Recreation Month, it’s the perfect time to honor all their hard work ... Read More
Nothing is more relaxing than kicking back in the night air and stargazing at a sky full of glittering diamonds. Unless you’re watching a movie that transports you into a world of laughter or suspense, where the hero overcomes every obstacle and good is guaranteed to win. Or maybe it’s an evening catching up with ... Read More
As a midwestern town in the heart of the U.S., Cape Girardeau celebrates all things American – Old Glory, Lady Liberty and the eagle. So the Fourth of July is a big deal here. We barbecue and wave sparklers in the backyard, but we also use Independence Day as a reason for the community to ... Read More
Almost every Wednesday night during the summer, a group of approximately 50 musicians tune their instruments, take the stage at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater and continue more than a century of community concert tradition. For all things Municipal Band, Dr. Dan Cotner serves as the local expert – and with good reason. He played trombone in ... Read More
