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Well known Cape businessman passes away

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, July 29th, 2011, 10:48am
Well known Cape businessman passes away

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A well known and successful Cape Girardeau businessman has lost his battle with cancer.

"With great sadness, we at Plaza Tire Service have said good bye to Founder Vernon “Pee Wee” Rhodes.  Surrounded by family, Pee Wee passed away at his Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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Homecomers Celebration on Friday night

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 8:26am

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - The 103rd Annual Homecomers Celebration will feature the final talent show competition and a band Friday night.

Events include:

  • 6 p.m. - Rides open
  • 6:30 p.m. - Talent show, final competition
  • 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Cabin Fever Band
  • 10 p.m. - Attendance drawing, American Legion

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Beautiful day in Cape Girardeau

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 10:00am
Beautiful day in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - One of our photogs, Rochelle Steffen took this picture of the bridge on Thursday.

What are some of your favorite memories on the Mississippi River?

Send us pictures from your community to cNews and we might feature them and the story on your county site.

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Mo. DHSS: Tips on bug repellent

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Sunday, July 3rd, 2011, 10:00am

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has posted a video about tips on preventing tick and mosquito bites this summer.

For more information on staying healthy, you can visit DHSS's website.

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River Heritage Passport Days in Cape Girardeau

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Friday, July 1st, 2011, 4:13pm
River Heritage Passport Days in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The River Heritage Passport Days will be Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4.

Visitors to Passport Days will have a passport stamped at each historic site they visit. If you get your passport stamped at three sites you're eligible to win a prize.

The historic sites include:

  • Cape River Heritage Museum
  • Fort D Living History Event
  • Glenn House
  • Old St. Vincent's Church
  • Red House Interpretive Center

Passport Days will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.

For more information you can go to Visit Cape's website.

 

 

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The clock turns 25

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Monday, June 27th, 2011, 11:36am
The clock turns 25

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Old Town Cape and the Special Business District will host a birthday party for the clock on Tuesday, June 28.

There will be music, hotdogs and birthday cake at the celebration.

It will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will take place on Themis Street.

For more information you can visit Old Town Cape's website.

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Municipal pool now open

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Sunday, June 26th, 2011, 10:00am
Municipal pool now open

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The city of Cape Girardeau announced the Central Municipal pool opened June 22.

The city said renovations to the pool include a new pool deck surface, new diving boards, a renovated bath house with new fixtures and partitions, a family changing room and a central entry corridor.

“The renovations are looking fantastic,” said Patrick Watson, Aquatics Supervisor.

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