Air show

It's good to see the air show back in Cape Girardeau.

The city announced last month that the Cape Girardeau Air Festival will return after a two-year absence.

The event will take place June 28 and 29.

Currently on the schedule are the Aerostars Aerobatic Team, a group of planes that perform tricks in a tight formation and perform close pass-bys; Kent Pietsch, a pilot who performs an aerial comedy act and does tricks in a plane sponsored by the Jelly Belly Co.; Bill Leff, a pilot who performs an aerobatic routine and uses pyrotechnics at night in a T-6 Texan; Randy Ball, who performs in a MiG-17F fighter jet; and pilot Mike Rinker, who will fly an aerobatic SU-26 plane. The Arizona Commemorative Air Force Mitchell B-25 Bomber, "Maid in the Shade," also will be part of the show, and will offer rides in the week leading up to the show and on the Sunday after the show. Several other acts and attractions may be added as the show nears.

The air show is always a family friendly event for all ages. We hope you will have the opportunity to head to the festival.

The Great Race

Speaking of entertaining events coming in late June, don't forget about the Great Race coming up June 25. Thousands are expected to attend the event, as more than 100 vintage cars parade through downtown.

Several businesses are making preparations for the event. It should be a lot of fun.