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335 students attended the 19th Annual Mo. Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Day March 28

335 students attended the 19th Annual Mo. Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Day March 28

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Farm Bureau held their Youth Leadership Day recently in Jefferson City.

At Youth Leadership Day, students gain an understanding of the importance of becoming informed and involved citizens. Additionally they focus upon the agricultural and rural issues that impact our state.

The 19th Annual Missouri Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Day, March 28, attracted 335 students and chaperons from 55 counties. The action-packed day began early for many of the groups as they traveled from across the state to Jefferson City. Following a brief orientation at the MFB Home Office, they boarded buses to the Capitol. Chaperons arranged appointments for groups to meet with their respective elected officials. Students interacted with members of the General Assembly and got a firsthand look at the activities surrounding a day at the Capitol.

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

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12th Annual Community Benefit Wine Festival April 12

12th Annual Community Benefit Wine Festival April 12

FRUITLAND, MO (KFVS) - The 12th Annual Community Benefit Wine Festival will be Friday, April 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The benefit will be at the Bavarian Halle, Fruitland ext 105 from I-55. It will cost $35 in advance and $40 at the door. That price includes an elegant wine glass, wine samples, heavy hor d'oeuvres donated by many local restaurants, live music by The Bittersweet Band.

For more information, you can contact Larry Essner at 573-339-6512 or lessner@cccntr.com.

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Commercial Open House in Cape Girardeau April 18

Commercial Open House in Cape Girardeau April 18

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The 2013 Downtown Commercial Open House will be April 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There is no charge for the event and you can start at the property of your choice to see what downtown has to offer. Some properties include:

  • 625 Broadway
  • 605 Broadway
  • 300 Broadway - Reception area (Formerly The Royal N'Orleans), additional information, resources and refreshments available
  • 137 North Main
  • 135 North Main
  • 132 North Main
  • 107 North Main
  • 117 Independence

For more information, you can contact Old Town Cape at 573-334-8085 or click here to visit them online.

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Jacque Sue Waller 2nd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk June 1

Jacque Sue Waller 2nd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk June 1

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The 2nd Annual Jacque Waller 5K and 1 Mile Family Walk will be Saturday, June 1 at Shawnee Park Concession Stand in Cape Girardeau.

The start time will be 8:30 a.m. at the 5K or 9 a.m. for the 1 mile Family Walk.

The early packet pick up will be on May 31 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Missouri Running Company. The same day registration will be from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at Shawnee Park.

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Holocaust survivor to speak at Cape Central

Holocaust survivor to speak at Cape Central

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Holocaust survivor Rachel Miller will speak to the Cape Central High School Red Dagger production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" on Saturday, April 13.

Miller lives in St. Louis and will present, from a child's point of view, that very difficult time in our world's history.

The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. prior to the play and admission is included in the cost of the ticket for "The Diary of Anne Frank" performance.

Cape Girardeau Public Schools says this is the inaugural Red Dagger drama production in the new Richard D. Kinder Performance Hall. You can support Red Dagger and be part of the extraordinary, historical and moving event.

"The Diary of Anne Frank will be April 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets for students are $5 and $7 for adults. The tickets will be available at the door. The presentation will be Saturday, April 13 only at 6 p.m.

'Messy Morning' at the Show Me Center

'Messy Morning' at the Show Me Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - More than 1,000 people showed up at the Show-Me-Center Saturday for the 6th Annual Messy Morning. This event features over 30 different activities to support the development of the young child.

The event has been put together to promote the importance play activities in the overall development of our youth and gives parents and caregivers ideas they can implement at home.

This year will benefit from the additional support of the Autism Center and related programs.

Some of the activities planned include face painting, small animals to see and pet, planting seedlings, blow painting, hand/foot print painting, music together classes, clean car wash, rainbow slime, bubble art, etc.

Canned food items were contributed to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank in lieu of admission.