Whether it’s coloring, doodling, writing or singing, we’ve all got an artsy side. If you haven’t gotten in touch with your creativity recently, or even if you have, Southeast’s River Campus Summer Arts Festival presents an opportunity to celebrate all things artistic – and it might inspire a masterpiece of your own. It all takes ... Read More
With its rolling river, charming downtown and friendly, welcoming citizens, Cape provides the perfect place to escape it all. Even if you live here, taking a weekend staycation offers the same relaxing benefits. The first step in planning any vacation is figuring out what to do. And we’ve got you covered. This weekend itinerary runs ... Read More
It’s baseball season! And this year, there’s extra anticipation in Cape Girardeau. We’ve got a brand-new team set to take the Capaha field for the first time on June 4, 2019. The Cape Catfish are part of the Prospect League – a wood bat organization with 12 teams throughout the Midwest. The Cape Catfish are a Cape Girardeau original; ... Read More
More than 150 years ago, the air around Cape Girardeau rang with cannon fire as the Civil War made its way into Southeast Missouri. If you follow this blog, you may have heard of the Battle of Cape Girardeau. And nearly every American is familiar with Gettysburg, Shiloh and Bull Run. But in the annals ... Read More
Anyone who has driven just a few miles outside of town knows Cape Girardeau County is home to some of the greenest fields in the state. Fertile soil abounds in this area, thanks in part to its close proximity to the Mississippi River. Southeast Missouri is known to produce top-quality corn, soybeans, wheat and more. ... Read More
On Friday nights in the summer, Cape Girardeau community members gather in Ivers Square near the Common Pleas Courthouse, laughing with familiar neighbors and greeting new ones. Musicians in the gazebo accompany crickets with blues, country, pop and almost any other genre you can think of, depending on the night. It’s sometimes high energy, sometimes ... Read More
Did you ever watch white smoke trail across the sky and wonder what your house looked like from above? Or imagine who was on the plane and where they were heading? Since the Wright brothers’ Kitty Hawk flight, humans have been fascinated with aviation. And the Cape Girardeau Air Festival on May 18 and 19 ... Read More
Whether you’ve been in Cape Girardeau for decades or only a few days, you’ve probably spent a little time beside the Mississippi River – watching waves ripple as barges flow past. But how well do you know Cape’s favorite waterway? Test your river knowledge now. Question 1 True or false: The name Mississippi means “big ... Read More
On a breezy, sunny day, you’ll find all sorts of people at Capaha Park – fishermen, joggers, kids swinging at the playground. It’s a connection point for the community – and has been for nearly 100 years. The park’s history starts with the SEMO District Fair. The event has a slightly rocky history, being shut ... Read More
If you’ve thumbed through a collection of vintage comic books, chances are you’ve stumbled across something Southeast Missouri native Roy Thomas had a hand in writing – although you probably didn’t realize it. When it comes to comics, Roy serves as Southeast Missouri’s shining star. In fact, he’s a shining star nationwide for his contributions ... Read More
