City of Cape Girardeau

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.

Your tax dollars at work. A glance at our weekly workload in service to you in this whimsical infographic.

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.

Improving neighborhoods is one of Council's top five strategic goals and the subject of our next One Cape Virtual Learning series webinars.

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.

Supplies are limited. Vaccines are availability according to the state's plan.

Anticipate slick roads and facility/service/program changes.

This five-member City advisory board is responsible for hearing and deciding requests for variances from the City’s zoning regulations. Learn more....

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).

Missourians will qualify for vaccination based on the priority phases at covidvaccine.mo.gov, anticipating a limited initial supply.

Monday's trash/recycling route will run on Tuesday. Tuesday's trash/recycling route will run on Wednesday. All other routes remain the same

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.

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.

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.

“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.”

Get those cans to the curb EARLY the week of THANKSGIVING. Set an alarm, mark your calendar!

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.

WATER TESTED SAFE..... ORIGINAL.... 350 affected households should NOT consume water from their taps before boiling and cooling first.

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.

Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing

The new online incident reporting system is an effort to offer citizens a method for safely and immediately filing reports.

Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will be delivered between March 12-20.

Check out which streets will receive concrete work:

We’re excited to restore this historic building and re-imagine the future of City services!

Join us for a public meeting regarding future Independence Street improvements on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

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. 

It takes a lot of hard work and dedicated people to keep Cape Girardeau running smoothly

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.

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.

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.

The grant allows the Department to hire one more firefighter per shift.

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.

Join us anytime for either of these open house public meetings about TTF-6 and help prioritize projects.

Cape Girardeau is now a Purple Heart City along the Purple Heart Trail.

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.

Asphalt overlay and concrete street repair are two of the ways the City of Cape Girardeau works to maintain streets and alleyways.

Due to global changes.

Input from the proposed Independence Street improvements public meeting and online survey is now available.

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Please review project information and provide feedback.

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.

Note: This survey closed on Nov. 1. Thanks for your input!

Workshop on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m., Police Department Community Room

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.

Sprigg St Bridge is Project of the Year for ASCE St. Louis Section

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.

Cape Girardeau Named 36th Best Small City to Start a Business According to WalletHub.com

Street repair ranks among our top priorities. Read more about what to expect in 2018.

SportsPlex named a Top 10 Indoor Sports Facility in the Midwest and Outstanding Courts and Recreation Facility of the Year

Improving traffic flow and safety

Cape Park info

Info about new police app

City Council Information

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live and raise their children in safe communities where they can achieve their full potential.

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.