City of Cape Girardeau

An Evening of Storytelling: Come join us at 7 p.m. on May 17 at the Bedell Performance Hall for "An Evening of Storytelling with Regina Carpenter and Jim May." Regina's diverse repertoire of stories are "warm and magnetic, with lessons that are never far from the surface," while Jim "tells stories in the fine tradition of Mark Twain and Will Rogers." Storytelling Tickets [PHOTO CREDIT: Teresa Connel/Cape Girardeau CVB]

City Parks: Visit cityofcape.org/parks to find a park for you to enjoy. Each has their own special character and amenities including shelters, playgrounds, sporting fields, and more. [PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOFF]

May is National Bike Month: During the month of May, plan an outing with your family and friends to enjoy Cape Girardeau's more than 16 miles of bicycle lanes and our recreational trails. For maps and safety information, visit cityofcape.org/ridethecity.

Cape Girardeau Parks: Visit cityofcape.org/parks to find a park for you to enjoy. Each has their own special character and amenities including shelters, playgrounds, sporting fields, and more.

Patriotic Community: Cape Girardeau County Parks, in cooperation with VFW Post 3838, fly 450 flags every Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day and many bear the name of a Cape Girardeau County veteran. Visit Cape Girardeau County online and on Facebook. [PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOFF]

Broadway Business Opportunity: We want you to be a part of the excitement on Broadway by locating your business or organization in downtown Cape Girardeau. We know that planning, information and guidance is critical to your decision. Get assistance from Old Town Cape, a Main Street accredited organization. Find loan and more information at oldtowncape.org.

Responsive Government: Public input is on the forefront of planning and policymaking for the City of Cape Girardeau Municipal Government. In 2012, the public responded to a citizen and business survey and multiple recreation planning projects including the Capaha Park planning project. Through that process, many residents told us stories about family trips to the park featuring Dinky the train pictured above. [PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOFF]

Proud Home of the Cape Central Tigers: Cape Girardeau Public School students are full of school pride. Two National Merit Semifinalists were recently announced at CHS. Learn more about our public school system at www.capetigers.com. [PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOFF]

May is Building Safety Month: Follow our City Blog (blog.cityofcapegirardeau.org) and Facebook accounts for more on what you can do to keep your home safe. More information

Downtown Murals: This popular tourist attraction includes an 1,100 foot mural down the length of our Mississippi River floodwall in addition to classic murals peppering the downtown landscape like the Coca-Cola mural pictured above. Learn more on our Visitor's Bureau website. [PHOTO CREDIT: STEINHOFF]

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PLAY CAPE: Fun for All Ages

Leagues, events, and more fun for everyone. DOWNLOAD the program guide or pick one up at City facilities. Upload photos of you enjoying our parks and recreation activities for a chance to win prizes.

USA Veterans Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

The Parks & Recreation Foundation is accepting donations on behalf of USA Veterans. Download the fireworks donation form and send it to us.

City Council Meeting and Capital Improvements

Find full City Council agendas with support documentation and specifically the adopted Capital Improvements Plan from the March 18, 2013 meeting: cityofcape.org/citycouncil.

Free, Automatic Utility Payment

Pay your city water, sewer and trash bills automatically for free every month by completing this form. Pay now onlineor see other payment options.

Municipal Court Closures, Pay Fines Now Online

Visit our secure municipal court fine payment site.

Yard Waste: Wednesday Special Collection & Drop Off Service to the compost drop off containers at the Recycling Center Facility has resumed. Wednesday special collection service of compost bags, bundled limbs and brush will resume May 22. Wednesday special collection for non-yard waste items is still available by calling Public Works at 573-339-6351. More information