City of Cape Girardeau

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.

Assistant Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Hasheider received recognition of his recent retirement during the Nov. 4 City Council meeting.

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.