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Garza Achieves Certified Professional Services Marketer Designation Kelly Garza, Marketing Manager for Robinson Construction Company in Perryville, MO, earned the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) in March 2024. She joins 1,000-plus professionals who are currently CPSMs that have been certified by the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), which advocates for, educates, and…

Cross Trails Medical Center names Rick Francis as new CEO Cross Trails Medical Center has named Rick Francis as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. Cross Trails Medical Center has offices in Cape Girardeau, Advance, Marble Hill, and Perryville. The organization provides medical, dental, and mental health care services. Francis is currently…

Venture Philanthropy Meets Venture Capital: Codefi Launches New Co-Investment Funds Pioneering Hybrid Model Blends Seed Funding and Venture Philanthropy to Catalyze Startup Growth in Smaller Metropolitan Areas and Rural Communities Across Southern Missouri [Springfield, MO]: Codefi, a leading venture and tech-based development organization, today launched a groundbreaking regional venture investment solution – Innovate SOMO Funds.…

Mental Health Awareness Month We are turning our community green for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Will you help us? Start thinking about how you can ”get your green on” at your business. We can help! Business sponsorships are available that include yard signs, feather banners, and MHA Month t-shirts for your staff. Wearing…

Open House – Options for Women, Help for Families Options for Women, Help for Families is an inter-denominational, faith-based not-for-profit organization committed to serving pregnant women and families in need. Our vision is to see life valued and families strengthened. We recently purchased a new building allowing us to expand services and would like to…

Cape Jaycees Golf Tournament Cape Jaycees golf tournament helps provide fund for our annual Toybox. That’s provides Christmas gifts/clothing/etc., for at-risk kids in the Cape Girardeau area.

MUSIC ON THE RIVER Music on the River is a fundraiser for KRCU Public Radio. The event will take place under the stars and tents at River Campus Park on Saturday, May 4th from 5:30 – 9 p.m. The evening includes dinner, open bar and dancing to the music of Sam + Jess, The SEMO…

MoDOT to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Route K Corridor in Cape Girardeau County  The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18 to discuss plans to improve the Route K corridor in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The meeting will be held at Notre Dame High School,…

Mercy Hospital Southeast Welcomes New Cardiologist Mercy Southeast welcomes a new cardiologist, Raphael Ngengwe, MD, who will be serving the Cape Girardeau community. Dr. Ngengwe specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. As an electrophysiologist, Dr. Ngengwe treats issues related to the heart’s electrical system, which controls the rhythm of the heart. Examples of these conditions include atrial…

Preusser Named Community Bank President at First Midwest Bank The Board of Directors of First Midwest Bank announced that David Preusser has been named the Community Bank President for the Jackson market. Preusser has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years, with extensive knowledge in credit analysis and commercial lending. He will…