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Published date: 02/22/2023
City and Police Citizen Academies
Get involved with one of our citizen academies!
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Published date: 02/02/2023
Find Activities in Play Cape!
We hope you enjoy this Winter/Spring 2022-2023 edition of PLAY CAPE! It is our privilege to provide this publication for you to ensure you get the most out of your Parks and Recreation Department offerings.
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Published date: 01/17/2023
Get Involved in 2023!
Miss the volunteer fair? Find opportunities online to make Cape Girardeau and even better place to live, work, and play!
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Published date: 01/13/2023
Proposed Recreational Marijuana Tax
Only recreational marijuana shoppers would pay the tax to benefit priority programs set by the community and Council every year.
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Published date: 01/05/2023
Day of Service - Opportunities, Closure & Impacts
Community to host volunteer fair. Offices closed Jan. 16 to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Monday/Tuesday curbside services one day late that week.
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Published date: 11/20/2022
New Year's Schedules
Monday and Tuesday, Trash and Recycling, one day late thru Jan. 4.
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Published date: 11/16/2022
Open House for Intersection Project
View exhibits of the proposed improvements and ask questions or comment. The project design professionals and City staff will be in attendance to answer any questions you have.
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Published date: 11/01/2022
Mayor's Memo November 2022
How the Cape city government, along with other organizations, is involved in both proactive and reactive crime prevention will dictate whether we see notable improvements of crime issues in our streets and neighborhoods.
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Published date: 10/19/2022
Water Boil Advisory for 99 Homes EXPIRED
99 Homes are no longer under an extended boil advisory from an Oct. 19 main break in Northwest Cape
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Published date: 10/11/2022
Find Your New Council Ward - New Map Posted
Find the new Council Ward Map here
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Published date: 10/10/2022
Transportation Coalition Seeks Public Comment
A Transportation Conversation is scheduled for October 20, 2022, at the Shawnee Park Center from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
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Published date: 09/09/2022
Feasibility Study Release, Marina Plan Docked
Cape Girardeau’s 2022 Community Dock Feasibility Study is complete but there are no plans to move forward with the project. Building a marina would require broader community support, in addition to grants, private investment, and annual maintenance funds to build and operate.
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Published date: 08/05/2022
State of the City 2022
I have heard many times in my first 100 days of office that Cape Girardeau has “a lot of potential”. For something with potential to progress, it must move, having an amount of work applied to it to see the creation of a new kind of energy, and an improved product as a result.
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Published date: 07/28/2022
Weekly Work - By the Numbers
Just 500 city employees make a lot happen each week in service to Cape Girardeau's residents, businesses, and visitors.
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Published date: 07/06/2022
West End Construction Starting Soon
The project will widen the current street, add sidewalks, and improve stormwater drainage between Rose and Bertling streets.
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Published date: 06/29/2022
Mayor on ARPA Investments in Workforce
The City has already opted to use $3.6 of over $8 million from ARPA for sewer repair, fiber installation, ShotSpotter, and public safety health and wellness programs. The Council is considering another $3 million from remaining ARPA funds to improve the retirement plan for public servants.
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Published date: 06/22/2022
Proposed New Ward Boundaries
Ward boundaries in Cape Girardeau will be updated soon to reflect the latest Census data.
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Published date: 06/19/2022
Job Fair June 22
We are often hiring all job types and we offer a remarkable compensation and benefits package including: Competitive Pay Dependable Work Growth Opportunities Paid Retirement Paid Employee Insurance: (Health, Dental, and Life ) Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, and Personal Days MORE: www.cityofcape.org/jobs
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Published date: 06/18/2022
Airport Service Change - Skywest to Contour
Published date: 06/10/2022
Juneteenth Saturday - Doing it Together!
Cape's celebration will be a day filled with fun, information, and music. The highlights will include children's activities, door prizes, food, raffles, and entertainment.
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Published date: 06/08/2022
Mayor Kinder on Upcoming Air Service Decision
While SkyWest has not submitted a formal proposal, the company has offered several informal suggestions of what they might see happen with CGI in the future. At the June 6 city council meeting, Ms Amos informed us that SkyWest told her that day that they would like to rescind their termination notice with the USDoT on June 24, just days before the USDoT June 30 deadline for a new agreement to be reached for air service.
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Published date: 05/25/2022
Current and Upcoming Street Renovation Projects
These street renovation projects were approved by voters through the Transportation Trust Fund.
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Published date: 05/25/2022
Memorial Day 2022
In observance, City Hall and other offices across our departments will be closed Monday. Monday's trash/recycling route will be run on Tuesday. Tuesdays trash/recycling route will be run on Wednesday. All other routes remain the same.
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Published date: 05/24/2022
"Final Rule" Impact on ARP Funding
Examples of government services that may be funded according to the ARP include, but are not limited to: street maintenance and repair; police, fire, and other public safety services; government administration; water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure; and demolition or deconstruction of vacant properties.
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Published date: 05/11/2022
Sprigg Street Improvement Project
Sprigg Street from William Street to Broadway is starting! Lappe Concrete will begin the work to replace the road surface, adding new curb, sidewalk and pavement along the length of the project. Another TTF job getting done in 2022.
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Published date: 05/11/2022
Getting Started - Mayor Stacy Kinder
While we face large challenges ahead in our city and region, there are a lot of dedicated people working to create great ideas and smart plans for the future. How we can best coordinate on all these challenging issues is the question we must answer, to make the most financially efficient and timely progress.
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Published date: 05/07/2022
Historic Walking Tour May 9
The tour of Common Pleas and the Carnegie Library which is once again CIty Hall ill begin at 5:30 p.m. at the north entrance near the fountain
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Published date: 05/06/2022
Hiring Incentive for Police, Fire, CDL
To attract quality candidates for key positions, the City is excited to announce a new hiring incentive. For positions which require specific certifications, such as Police Officer, Firefighter/EMT, and CDL drivers, we are offering a $6,000 certification stipend to be paid over a three-year period.
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Published date: 04/25/2022
Cape to Tackle Dangerous Buildings
The City’s new mayor and staff will soon propose to City Council to use $125,000 from American Rescue Plan funds to almost triple the amount available to demolish unsafe, abandoned buildings.
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Published date: 04/19/2022
Explore Carnegie Library History
In 1922, Cape Girardeau dedicated its first public library, funded by the Carnegie Corporation and located next to the Common Pleas Courthouse on Lorimier Street. Learn more Thursday, April 21st at 6:00 PM
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Published date: 04/06/2022
Arbor Day Tree Planting 2022
The Tree Board planted some trees at Common Pleas to celebrate Arbor Day
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Published date: 04/05/2022
Find Court/Police Administration by Phone or Web During Scheduled Power Outage at Their Facility
WEDNESDAY 4/6 - An electrical repair at the Cape Girardeau city court and police facility will close office doors but they will still serve the public by phone and website.
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Published date: 03/07/2022
Annual State Water Fee to Increase
All City water customers are charged this fee one time every year in the month of May. Most households pay a fee of $2.16, which will increase this year to $3.92 and to $4.80 in 2023. The State of Missouri requires the City to collect the State annual fee from our customers to support the Department of Natural Resources and safe drinking water across the state. Your fee is based on your meter size. Check for the meter size on your bill.
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Published date: 02/23/2022
February 23-25 Service and Facility Impacts
Anticipate slick roadways even as Public Works is salting the streets and afterward. Trash and recycling should run normally. Osage/Shawnee will not open before noon. Most offices will be closed. Thursday trash and recycling routes are anticipated to run as scheduled. Salting streets as normal.
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Published date: 12/30/2021
Council New Location and February Off-Schedule
Council establishes policy and law in the city. They establish, reorganize, abolish, and prescribe the functions of boards, departments, offices, and agencies as they deem necessary. The Council also appoints the City Manager who appoints all but a few (Judge, Attorney, and City Clerk) city employees.
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Published date: 12/16/2021
Trash & Recycling Holiday Schedule
Until 2022... Thursday's trash/recycling route will be run on Wednesday, Friday's routes will be run on Thursday. All other routes remain the same.
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Published date: 12/03/2021
Honoring Ivan LaGrand, Procession Support Encouraged
The community is encouraged to line the procession route in a show of support. The Mayor of Cape Girardeau requested all flags be at half-staff through dusk the day of interment.
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Published date: 11/17/2021
Thursday & Friday Pickup Moved to Wednesday
THANKSGIVING WEEK - No Trash or Recycling Pickup Thursday or Friday.
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Published date: 11/07/2021
Closed Nov. 11 Veterans Day
Administrative offices at various departments including all of City Hall are closed. No curbside service today.
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Published date: 10/19/2021
Avoid Marked Deer Hunt Areas
Hunting will be limited to Nov. 1 - Dec. 5 in a few natural areas on the fringe of city limits which will be clearly marked. Do not enter hunting areas during this period.
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Published date: 09/16/2021
Voters Decide - Use Tax (11/2/21)
This fall we are asking voters to consider keeping important services funded, and to support local businesses, by just paying the same tax rate whether shopping online or off .
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Published date: 08/23/2021
Utility Billing New Office and Hours Oct. 4
The Utility Billing Office will be closed to the public from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 and reopen in a new location in front of the Osage Centre with new hours Oct. 4.
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Published date: 08/12/2021
Priority Street Repair Funding & Projects
"Residents want better, and I don't blame them, I do too,” said Councilman Robbie Guard after this recent presentation on street conditions. The City uses real-time pavement conditions, traffic counts, citizen input, and other data to prioritize street repair funding. While most of the driving surfaces in Cape are in fair or better condition, almost one million square feet are not.
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Published date: 08/10/2021
Be Disaster Ready with CERT - Fall Classes Enrolling Now
YOU are the FIRST RESPONDER!
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Published date: 08/02/2021
Flying Legends Coming to Cape
The 2021 Flying Legends of Victory tour is underway! B25J Bomber Tours & Rides. Reserve at azcaf.org/tour
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Published date: 07/30/2021
Cape City Attorney Honored by Lou Czech Award
Cunningham has served the City of Cape Girardeau for 26 years as City Attorney following decade in private practice. He was presented with the Lou Czech award this past Saturday, July 24, at the Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association (MMAA) business meeting held in Osage Beach.
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Published date: 07/09/2021
Citizen Academy Applications Now Open!
We want you to know the people and programs that run behind the scenes in Cape Girardeau. When you graduate, we hope you'll be eager to start or join a neighborhood group, apply for our advisory boards, or even run for City Council!
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Published date: 07/07/2021
Billing & Permitting Partially Unavailable July 9-12
Several services at City Hall will be unavailable as we improve our accounting, billing, and permitting system. While it is offline from 11 a.m. on July 9 through most of Monday July 12, online and other credit/debit payments to City Hall cannot be accepted.
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Published date: 07/01/2021
July 4th Event, Fireworks, July 5 Closure
Great American 4th of July event includes awards, music, and fireworks. The City of Cape Girardeau will observe Independence Day on Monday, July 5. City Hall and various other administrative and service offices at Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks & Recreation and elsewhere will be closed.
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Published date: 06/29/2021
Campus Area Water Boil Advisory
**TESTED SAFE - use water normally** View map here. Affected properties were notified door-to-door. Parts of the university campus and some nearby homes and businesses have been issued a precautionary boil advisory notice in response to a low pressure incident earlier today. While there is no known issue with the water, customers should boil and cool before consumption until water can be tested and verified safe.
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Published date: 06/24/2021
Wastewater Facility of the Year
Our Wastewater Treatment Facility was recently presented with the 2019 Plant of the Year Award – Large Facility (for facilities with over 5.0 MGD flow). This honor recognizes outstanding treatment plant operation and is presented to only one Missouri facility annually by the Missouri Water Environment Association. The 2019 award would have been presented in the spring of 2020, but was delayed due to COVID. Congratulations to all involved with the successful operations of our Wastewater Plant and thank you to our voters for approving the funding!
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Published date: 06/08/2021
City Supports Business Accelerator
Over 130 startups from 25 states and 17 countries have already applied to move their business to Cape Girardeau through Codefi’s 1ST50K competition.
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Published date: 06/03/2021
WATER TESTED SAFE - North Area - Cape Rock and Nearby
A precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted for 350 addresses on and around West Cape Rock Dr.. Crews went door to door originally and will now remove signage.
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Published date: 05/20/2021
Memorial Day 2021
Monday's trash/recycling route will be run on Tuesday. Tuesdays trash/recycling route will be run on Wednesday. All other routes remain the same.
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Published date: 05/13/2021
Learn more about the Board of Appeals!
Published date: 05/12/2021
Open House for Outgoing City Manager Scott Meyer
Friends, partners, and the public are welcome to attend an open house career celebration for our outgoing City Manager Scott Meyer, Thursday, June 24 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Osage Centre
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Published date: 05/07/2021
Fewer False Alarms, Better Police Resource Use
A new plan to reduce false alarms could refocus some police time back where it belongs – essentially adding the equivalent of another officer (and then some) back to the crime fighting department. Police estimate 2,192 to 3,208 officer-hours are spent on false alarms each year.
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Published date: 04/28/2021
HPC Presentation Coming Monday
Cape Girardeau is fortunate to have a large number of historic resources
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Published date: 04/27/2021
Campus & Nearby - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory
UPDATE - ADVISORY EXPIRED. The water was tested and found safe.
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Published date: 04/20/2021
Welcome Dr. Kenneth Haskin - New City Manager July 1 (UPDATED)
Dr. Kenneth Haskin has over 25 years of progressive, responsible experience in public management as a senior level administrator. His educational background includes graduate of Brinkley High School (Arkansas), Bachelors in Management from Henderson State University (Arkansas), and Master’s in Public Administration from Webster University (Missouri). He is credentialed by the ICMA, an active member of the Arkansas City Managers Association and Texas City Managers Association, involved within the National League of Cities, and a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Board member.
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Published date: 04/19/2021
Boil Advisory Affects 415 Households in North Cape
Published date: 04/19/2021
Citizen Advisory Board Spotlight - Airport
The Airport Advisory Board plays a huge role in effectively communicating the importance of the airport and its services to the community. They review and advise of major airport capital project needs to assist the airport manager in carrying out the airport’s mission: “To provide safe and efficient air transportation service for the local and regional traveling public, whiles offering quality customer service and products to the private, corporate, and military aviation community”. Key areas of involvement include: • Assist with establishment of annual goals and objectives • Review and development of Airport Master Plans • Planning air shows and other special events One of the Board’s most important tasks is recommending an air carrier during the Essential Air Service bid selection process to the City Council. The airport’s EAS contract is open for bid every two years. The Board reviews airline proposals and conducts interviews to develop a selection recommendation for the City Council.
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Published date: 04/14/2021
Floodwall Renovation Series Complete!
**DOWNTOWN behind the Merriwhether Pump Station at Merriwether and Water.** In 2008, the ownership, operation, and maintenance of the flood wall and levee system were transferred to the City of Cape Girardeau. Prior to 2008, the North Main Street and Main Street Levee Improvement Districts operated the system. Productive partnerships among the former Levee Districts, the City, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local property owners and businesses, and the railroad have provided for the continuing success of the Cape Girardeau Flood Protection System. Following remarks today, we will take a commemorative photo with project partners, and you are welcome to walk the floodwall on a self-guided tour. We hope the community is proud of this successful collaboration that has helped us further reduce flood risks for Cape Girardeau.
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Published date: 04/06/2021
Spotlight on Public Works Director Stan Polivick
Stan Polivick has had an impressive career in Public Works and Engineering. We are so proud to have him serving the Cape Girardeau community!
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Published date: 04/01/2021
Spanish Street Improvements
Spanish Street renovations will be similar to Main Street and include new asphalt, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The $1.6 million project funded by casino revenue will be complete late July.
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Published date: 03/29/2021
15 Households on Boil Advisory (Maintenance)
Published date: 03/10/2021
Get a Jump on Spring Cleaning and Stop the Litter!
As we thaw-out from winter, we start to notice more litter, and litter complaints. The City has litter abatement programs, and we encourage everyone to do their fair share, by picking up their property, keeping garbage bagged, carts secure and by helping neighbors or reporting those routinely out of compliance with City ordinances.
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Published date: 03/09/2021
CLEAN & SAFE - Precautionary Water Advisory Affected 30+ Properties
Boil advisories are posted in an abundance of caution until the water can be tested. See your door hanger for details.
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Published date: 03/05/2021
Webinar - Prevention & Policy - Keeping Cape Safe
Former Nuisance Abatement Officer and Council Ward 5 Representative Shannon Truxel and City Manager Scott Meyer will discuss the multitude of city departments, partners, and citizens that come together to keep Cape safe.
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Published date: 02/24/2021
Managed Deer Hunt Fall 2021
There are 100+ managed deer hunts statewide promoting public safety and healthy wildlife. In Cape, only adults with archery devices will be allowed (no guns). Unlike our last plan rejected by voters in 2013, this hunt is restricted to a five-week period in five natural areas at city limits, and State-selected pre-registered hunters.
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Published date: 02/22/2021
What We Do in A Week - 2021
Your tax dollars at work. A glance at our weekly workload in service to you in this whimsical infographic.
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Published date: 02/15/2021
Better Neighborhoods, Better City
Improving neighborhoods is one of Council's top five strategic goals and the subject of our next One Cape Virtual Learning series webinars.
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Published date: 02/14/2021
Limited Bow Hunting to Manage Population
2/15 Council Meeting ONLINE ONLY. A managed deer bow hunt in a few natural areas in northeast Cape has been proposed. Staff researched the issue in 2011, Council passed an ordinance in 2012, but when put to a vote of the people (by a citizen-driven referendum petition) in 2013 it was defeated 1,486 votes to 1,278. The Council is anticipated to pass an ordinance Feb. 15 with input from residents.
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Published date: 02/14/2021
COVID Vaccinations
Supplies are limited. Vaccines are availability according to the state's plan.
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Published date: 01/26/2021
About the Adjustment Board
This five-member City advisory board is responsible for hearing and deciding requests for variances from the City’s zoning regulations. Learn more....
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Published date: 01/26/2021
Council Expands & Extends Alliance Partnership
In addition to 29 years of clean water service, the Council also approved a plan to partner with AWR on infrastructure, geographic information systems, and utility location services (1-800-DIG-RITE).
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Published date: 01/14/2021
Vaccination Schedule
Missourians will qualify for vaccination based on the priority phases at covidvaccine.mo.gov, anticipating a limited initial supply.
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Published date: 01/13/2021
Recognizing MLK and Trash/Recycling Pickup
Monday's trash/recycling route will run on Tuesday. Tuesday's trash/recycling route will run on Wednesday. All other routes remain the same
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Published date: 01/05/2021
Council Recognizes Health Department Director and Other Heroes
From healthcare workers, to social justice warriors, to teachers, family members others, Council took time during the first public meeting of the year to say thanks to some special people and groups.
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Published date: 12/29/2020
Tree Board to Report to Council in Advance of Appointment
The Tree Board staff liaison will report on board activity to the Council at their Jan. 4 meeting. The Board is now open to citizen applicants.
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Published date: 12/15/2020
Holiday Facility and Curbside Pickup Impacts
Before Christmas & New Year's, Thursday's trash/recycling route will be run on Wednesday, Friday's routes will be run on Thursday. All other routes remain the same.
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Published date: 11/22/2020
MISSOURI STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED, CDC WARNS AGAINST GATHERINGS
“If we do not slow the spread of the virus, our health care system will quickly become overwhelmed,” said Missouri Governor Parson. “This creates a major risk not only for COVID-19 patients but anyone requiring health care support, from emergency situations such as car accidents to the treatment of serious health conditions such as cancer.”
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Published date: 11/07/2020
November Holidays - Facility, Trash/Recycling Impacts
Get those cans to the curb EARLY the week of THANKSGIVING. Set an alarm, mark your calendar!
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Published date: 11/06/2020
Praise the Roof
City leaders will celebrate Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m. The project was made possible by voters approving the 2018 Parks, Recreation and Stormwater sales tax. Read more about those projects and future Fort D improvements at cityofcape.org/PRS.
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Published date: 09/18/2020
Court to Reopen to the Public, Cases Rescheduled
Published date: 09/15/2020
WATER TESTED SAFE. Precautionary Boil Advisory EXPIRED - West Cape Rock, Snake Hill, Tanglewood/Village, Cape Hills
WATER TESTED SAFE..... ORIGINAL.... 350 affected households should NOT consume water from their taps before boiling and cooling first.
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Published date: 07/10/2020
Coronavirus Information
MASKS REQUIRED. The City is working closely with the Cape Girardeau County Health Department to monitor the situation. Let’s keep using good hygiene and housekeeping practices and stay tuned to credible sources of health information. Always stay home if you are sick or at-risk.
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Published date: 07/07/2020
Race Relations in Conservative America
Published date: 07/06/2020
City Hall Project & Design
Published date: 07/04/2020
Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
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Published date: 05/15/2020
Police Offer New Online Incident Reporting System
The new online incident reporting system is an effort to offer citizens a method for safely and immediately filing reports.
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Published date: 03/11/2020
2020 Census
Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will be delivered between March 12-20.
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Published date: 03/09/2020
2020 Street Renovations Coming Soon
Check out which streets will receive concrete work:
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Published date: 02/18/2020
Future City Hall Updates - February 2020
We’re excited to restore this historic building and re-imagine the future of City services!
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Published date: 01/14/2020
Public Meeting: Independence St. Additional Details
Join us for a public meeting regarding future Independence Street improvements on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Published date: 12/13/2019
Our Services: What Do We Do in a Week
It takes a lot of hard work and dedicated people to keep Cape Girardeau running smoothly
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Published date: 11/14/2019
Airport Reaches Milestone 10,000 Passenger Boardings
The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport hit an important milestone of over 10,000 commercial flight boardings this year. At that level, the airport can combine federal funds with local tax revenue approved by voters in August, to build a new control tower and terminal for the regional airport.
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Published date: 11/04/2019
Penzel/TreanorHL to Design/Build the New/Old City Hall
Following research, proposals and interviews, City staff has decided to recommend the team of Penzel Construction Company, Inc. and architecture firm, TreanorHL, for the $12 million project to renovate the historic Common Pleas Courthouse and move City Hall back to its former home.
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Published date: 10/28/2019
Mehner Installed as ICMA Midwest Regional Vice President
Deputy City Manager Molly Mehner on Oct. 23. was installed as Midwest Regional Vice President of ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, during the organization’s 105th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Published date: 09/30/2019
Fire Department Receives SAFER Grant
The grant allows the Department to hire one more firefighter per shift.
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Published date: 09/25/2019
Apply Now: City Council Wards 3-5 Up for Election in April 2020
City Council seats in Wards 3, 4 and 5 are up for election in April. Nominating petitions will be available in the City Clerk's Office starting on Sept. 30.
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Published date: 09/13/2019
TTF-6 Street Priority Meetings Sept. 18 & 25, Survey Online
Join us anytime for either of these open house public meetings about TTF-6 and help prioritize projects.
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Published date: 06/14/2019
Purple Heart City Signs Installed
Cape Girardeau is now a Purple Heart City along the Purple Heart Trail.
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Published date: 04/03/2019
Community Caring Council to Buy Old Police Station
The Community Caring Council intends to relocate their headquarters to the building allowing for the strengthening and deepening of all its programs and allowing the organization to help more people in need. The increased space will allow them to specifically expand their housing services by providing supportive day services to unsheltered homeless individuals, including showers, laundry facilities, and enhanced housing case management.
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Published date: 03/27/2019
2019 Street Renovations Coming Soon
Asphalt overlay and concrete street repair are two of the ways the City of Cape Girardeau works to maintain streets and alleyways.
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Published date: 03/04/2019
No Plastic Bags in Green Recycle Carts
Due to global changes.
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Published date: 02/07/2019
Results: Proposed Independence Street Improvements Survey
Input from the proposed Independence Street improvements public meeting and online survey is now available.
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Published date: 01/22/2019
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Published date: 12/11/2018
Survey: Proposed Independence Street Improvements
Please review project information and provide feedback.
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Published date: 11/30/2018
Public Meeting: Proposed Independence Street Improvements
Join us for an open-house style public meeting on Dec. 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall to discuss proposed traffic flow improvements on Independence Street.
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Published date: 10/22/2018
Survey Input Requested on Future Indoor Aquatic Facility in Cape Girardeau
Note: This survey closed on Nov. 1. Thanks for your input!
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Published date: 10/15/2018
Police Launch Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program
Workshop on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m., Police Department Community Room
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Published date: 10/02/2018
Free Public Wi-Fi Available Downtown
A public-private partnership between the City of Cape Girardeau and the Marquette Tech District Foundation led to another awesome way to connect in Cape: Free downtown Wi-Fi.
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Published date: 10/01/2018
Sprigg Street Bridge Named Project of the Year
Sprigg St Bridge is Project of the Year for ASCE St. Louis Section
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Published date: 06/25/2018
Recycling Program Changes, Beginning Immediately
Effective Immediately plastic shopping bags, garbage bags, and newspaper sleeves are no longer accepted in our single-stream recycling (green carts) due to changes in worldwide use of recyclable materials.
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Published date: 04/17/2018
Cape Girardeau Named 36th Best Small City to Start a Business
Cape Girardeau Named 36th Best Small City to Start a Business According to WalletHub.com
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Published date: 03/12/2018
2018 Street Renovations Coming Soon
Street repair ranks among our top priorities. Read more about what to expect in 2018.
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Published date: 03/09/2018
SportsPlex Receives Multiple Accolades
SportsPlex named a Top 10 Indoor Sports Facility in the Midwest and Outstanding Courts and Recreation Facility of the Year
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Published date: 03/07/2018
Traffic Study on Independence Street
Improving traffic flow and safety
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Published date: 07/04/2017
It's a Great Day to Visit Our Parks
Cape Park info
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Published date: 06/07/2017
Police Offers Anonymous Crime Reporting/Tips App
Info about new police app
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Published date: 06/06/2017
City Council Meeting Information
City Council Information
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Purpose Built Cape
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live and raise their children in safe communities where they can achieve their full potential.
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COVID19 - Masks Required, Public Closures
As of the start of business on Friday, July 10, visitors to City facilities are required to wear a mask or face covering inside City-operated buildings.
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Find Your New Council Ward - New Map Posted
Find the new Council Ward Map here
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