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Rhodes Convenience Stores announces leadership transition

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Rhodes Convenience Stores has announced that Robert Cisneros will assume the role of President of PAJCO Holdings, Inc., PAJCO DBA as Rhodes Convenience Stores, Imo’s Pizza restaurants, and Riverbend Fuels effective April 1, 2026.   Robert will succeed Brent Anderson who will transition to a Board Member–only role, where he will […]

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Welcome spring at MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center this March

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Shake off the winter blues with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center will host many events this March, including:   Nature Center at Night – Marvelous Morels March 6 from 5-7:30 p.m.: Learn how to identify true morels versus their look-alikes and discover the habitats

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Discover the power of nutrition this March during National Nutrition Month

St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.   During March, individuals and families are encouraged to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.   This year’s theme, “Discover the

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Callery Pear trees begin to bloom: registration opens March 16 for 2026 ‘Buyback’ event 

ST. LOUIS— The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will host a Callery pear “buyback” program at 23 locations around the state on April 21. On this date, citizens

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Jefferson College to unveil transformed fine arts center

HILLSBORO, MO – Marking 50 years since its theater’s original construction, Jefferson College will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newly renovated Fine Arts Building on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.   The event, themed “Golden Opportunity,” invites the community to experience a facility reimagined for the next half-century of creativity. The extensive

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Girl Scout earns Silver Award during American Heart Month by launching Heart Health website

ST. LOUIS, MO – In honor of American Heart Month this February, local Girl Scout Nadia Snee is helping families take charge of their heart health. Nadia has earned the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award for creating an educational website designed to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention for people of all ages. Heart

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Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC joins Saint Francis Pain Management Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC to Pain Management Center. Valerie graduated from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO in 2025. She is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.     The Pain Management Center at Saint Francis Medical Center helps people suffering from acute

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Leslie Evans-Hedge, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C joins Cape Neurology Specialists

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Leslie Evans-Hedge, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C to Cape Neurology Specialists. Leslie graduated from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO in 2015. Leslie is an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner.     Cape Neurology Specialists offers a full spectrum of neurological services, including inpatient and outpatient

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Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences to host Spring Preview Day

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Prospective students interested in a career in health care are invited to the Spring Preview Day at Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences.     The annual event slated for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, gives high school students and anyone looking for a new career

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