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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: 02/22/2021
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: 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: 02/10/2021
Winter Weather February 2021
Anticipate slick roads and facility/service/program changes.
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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: 12/19/2019
2019 Employees of the Year
Congratulations to everyone who was named Employee of the Year for 2019 and everyone else who were also nominated by their peers. Here’s a little bit about the awarded employees from each city department/division. 
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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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