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Meet the Experts: The benefits of playing pickleball with Jeff Brune, vice-president of The Pickleball Factory (7/13/24)The Pickleball FactoryGet ready for The Pickleball Factory, the go-to pickleball place opening in Cape Girardeau in late summer to early fall. The name gives a nod to the fact the Thorngate building where it will be housed used to be a factory. The 34,000-square-foot facility dedicated solely to pickleball will have 14 climate-controlled, fenced-in, USA Pickleball-approved cushion courts made from 10 layers of acrylic and cushioned technology to best support players’ backs, hips and knees. ...
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Check Out the Downtown Cape Arts Scene - Kelly Downes (7/11/24)By Amanda Flinn ~ B MagazineChicago native and Arts Council of Southeast Missouri director Kelly Downes had an understanding of Cape Girardeau as a fly-over zone — a place passed on the way to a big city, but not necessarily a destination town. At least, not if you were looking for a vibrant arts scene. Which she was...
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Transform Your Legacy: How thoughtful philanthropy can shape the future of the region (7/9/24)By Trudy Lee ~ Southeast Council on PhilanthropyDiscover how thoughtful philanthropy can transform your legacy and shape Southeast Missouri's future. Learn about impactful giving strategies, from cash donations to legacy gifts, and ensure your values live on.
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Meet the Experts: Enjoy music in the park with Scott Vangilder, Jackson Municipal Band director (7/9/24)Jackson Municipal BandFor the past 104 years since its formation in 1920, the Jackson Municipal Band has been a summer tradition for the people of Jackson and surrounding areas. Yet, the music they play is new every week: Director Scott Vangilder selects a variety of music for each concert, ranging from Broadway tunes to John Philip Sousa marches to chart-topping pop and rock ‘n’ roll hits, so there’s something for everyone...
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Help Prevent Suicide Among Youths (7/9/24)By: Janese Neher, PhD, PE, LPC, CCTP Owner, Counseling for ChangeSuicide can be prevented, so why is it occurring at an epidemic rate, as declared by the Center of Disease Control? The availability of cutting-edge suicide education and counseling is needed to all individuals trying to resolve their emotional and physical pain, and to people in their communities, so they have the knowledge to help those in need...
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SADI launches driving program to bridge transportation gap for disabled community (7/6/24)By Alyssa Lunsford ~ B MagazineThe SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI) is launching a new driving school aimed at providing specialized driving education for individuals with disabilities. According to Donna Thompson, SADI's executive director, this school will address a significant gap in local resources. The program aims to empower autistic individuals and those with physical disabilities and other special needs by offering tailored driving instruction and support. The school plans to open later this year...
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Meet the Experts: How to choose olive oil with the most health benefits with Georgia and Todd Lowman, owners of Water & William Olive Oil Co. (7/5/24)Water & William Olive Oil Co.Georgia and Todd Lowman, owners of Water & William Olive Oil Co., believe you are what you eat. That’s why they opened Water & William Olive Oil Co. in the historic River & Rails building in downtown Cape Girardeau in December 2022, to bring the health benefits of quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars to Southeast Missouri...
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Meet the Experts: Tips for getting your best sleep from Patrick Furniture Owners Pat Young and Mike Young and Fourth-Generation Mallory Ansberry (7/5/24)Patrick FurnitureIn true family business fashion, Patrick Furniture has offered hometown service to the Southeast Missouri region since Peyton “Pat” Patrick founded the business in Cape Girardeau in 1946. “We have a huge connection going back four generations to this community, from our Grandpa Pat, then to our parents Tim and Carolyn,” says Patrick Furniture Owner Mike Young...
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The Right Time to Move: First residents of 55+ active adult community Ramsay’s Run share experience of downsizing (7/5/24)The Chateau GirardeauLiving outside of city limits, Charles and Judy Wiles had a lot of property to maintain. As the owners and developers of acreage including a tree farm and three ponds, they were responsible for the roads and landscaping. And they no longer wanted to spend their time taking care of it...
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Peripheral neuropathy: The silent train wreck (6/27/24)By: Dr. Aaron Andrews, D.C. ~ PC Medical CentersPeripheral neuropathy is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, causing symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness and weakness, primarily in the hands and feet. Most people don’t know how severe of a condition peripheral neuropathy is...
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MRV Banks celebrates state-wide growth (6/21/24)B MagazineMRV Banks was one of the fastest growing banks in Missouri in 2023. Over the past few years, the financial institution has doubled their number of employees and opened branches in Festus and St. Charles, allowing them to provide service for customers in new markets and create employment opportunities...
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Edge Realty wins national, local awards (6/19/24)B MagazineReal estate publisher Real Trends ranked Edge Realty as the 153rd largest independent residential real estate brokerage in the nation for residential sales volume in 2023. In addition, Edge Realty ranked No. 1 in sales and transaction volume in the local REALTOR association Southeast Missouri REALTORS for the 19th consecutive year, selling nearly as much real estate as the next seven companies combined, according to MARIS MLS. ...
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Tips to make traveling with pets easier (6/18/24)By: Brian K. Heuring, DVM Cape Small Animal Clinic and Bootheel Animal ClinicTravel season is upon us, with even more destinations that are now pet-friendly. Before you travel with your furry family member, there are a few things to consider: First, ask yourself if travel is the best thing to do for the pet, fellow travelers, and people or pets you are visiting. Keep in mind if the answer is no, there are many reputable boarding facilities and pet-sitters who may require up-to-date vaccines before your pet’s stay...
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The Lutheran Home takes on new challenges, celebrates achievements (6/18/24)B MagazineFor five years, the Lutheran Home has received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, making it the highest-rated skilled health center in the area. In addition, the Lutheran Home has been named one of the Top 10 Nursing Homes in the state of Missouri by Newsweek Magazine and their research partner, Statista...
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Kasten offers new services to customers in 2024 (6/17/24)B MagazineIn addition to hot tubs, hearth and masonry, KASTEN is known as the premier provider of swimming pools: above-ground, in-ground and everything in-between. After several years of customer requests, KASTEN has expanded their service department for 2024 to include the installation of the pools they sell and the addition of servicing of pools in the community. These services include pool openings and closings, pool liner replacements and scheduled pool maintenance...
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Pre-Planning Final Wishes with Ford & Sons is the Smart, Compassionate Decision (6/16/24)B MagazineArranging the details of your funeral and cemetery services can be a difficult step to take. No one likes to think about these things, but having a plan in place is a smart and compassionate choice for you and your family. Pre-planning allows your loved ones to celebrate your life without the added stress of planning during an already-difficult time...
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The emergence of battery powered lawn care equipment (6/15/24)B MagazineNot long ago, the mention of Spring suggested the smell of fresh cut grass, but also all that gasoline and mixed oil used in lawn equipment to cut that grass. Today, more homeowners are replacing their dated, gas guzzling string and hedge trimmers with battery powered options that offer the same power and performance. Brands like Stihl, EGO, Milwaukee, Craftsman and Dewalt produce battery powered equipment with high performance that requires little to no maintenance...
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Enjoy the view at Cape Girardeau’s newest hotel (6/14/24)B MagazineNestled in the heart of Cape Girardeau, The Riverview hotel offers 69 rooms to business and leisure travelers. Overlooking the mighty Mississippi River, guests enjoy stunning views and plenty of dining options. The Riverview is an ideal hotel for hosting business conferences, meetings or conventions, as there is access to Century Casino’s event center and a smaller meeting room, The Delta Room, on the first floor of the hotel...
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The Chateau Girardeau celebrates milestone year, welcomes new CEO (6/13/24)B MagazineProgressing through decades and growing with the culture of a new world, while keeping true to the values that were established from the start is not an easy task. In July 2024, The Chateau Girardeau will celebrate its milestone 45th anniversary, and their vision has remained the same. They strive to be a premier, progressive regional leader in the provision of senior independent living and housing with high-quality health and wellness services...
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SE MO REDI expands partners for regional development (6/12/24)B MagazineDuring 2023, Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SE MO REDI) doubled its number of partners involved in regional development. With this network of over 30 dedicated private and public organizations, SE MO REDI is well-positioned to further the economic development of Southeast Missouri...
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Building Stronger Communities: The impact of volunteer boards on local charities (6/11/24)By Trudy LeeCharitable organizations and the communities they serve enjoy a unique relationship. Successful charities have a tremendous impact on their communities, and this success is primarily due to the community volunteers who give of their time to serve on boards and committees. A recent conversation with Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO), Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), and Saint Francis Foundation sheds light on this special partnership, and how each of us can make a difference by getting involved. ...
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Mondi drives innovation, community growth with sustainable packaging solutions (6/10/24)B MagazineThere is a great chance you’ve used a product with packaging produced in Jackson, Missouri. Packaging for pet food, snacks, home and personal care are manufactured at the two Mondi Jackson plants. Established in 1990, Mondi Jackson employs over 400 team members who produce a broad range of high-quality flexible packaging products focused on innovation and sustainability. ...
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Avoid pesky mosquitoes, ticks and outdoor pests with Bug Zero (6/7/24)B MagazineLiving in the heartland has many benefits. However, mosquitoes and ticks certainly aren’t one of them. Bug Zero can treat the exterior of your home, so you don’t have to worry about sprays or candles to enjoy an evening in your backyard. Bug Zero treats your backyard areas during peak outdoor pest pressure months, targeting plant foliage, shaded areas and roof edges where pesky outdoor pests frequent. ...
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New inclusive driving program, SADI Drive Ability, coming soon (6/7/24)B MagazineSEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI) will open a new, inclusive driving school called SADI Drive Ability for individuals who want to learn to drive. Typical teens who want to get their permit and practice driving, individuals with physical disabilities, individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury and stroke, and individuals with developmental disabilities including autism will be able to attend the school. ...
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Hometown service at Auto Tire and Parts NAPA (6/6/24)B MagazineAuto Tire and Parts NAPA has earned the name “the parts professionals since 1909.” They are the most experienced parts experts, so you can get the right part the first time, coupled with hometown personal service. The company carries a wide selection of parts for all your vehicles. You may know they have auto and truck parts, but they also have heavy duty, farm and ATV parts, along with paint and body shop supplies, tools and equipment, and machine shop services...
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Robinson Companies, Inc. ranks among top 50 contractors, according to Associated Builders and Contractors (6/6/24)B MagazineRobinson Construction ranked No. 39 on the Associated Builders and Contractors Top 150 General Contractors, and No. 81 on the Top 250 Performers in 2023. The company was also featured on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Regional top lists in four regions throughout the U.S...
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Americare, parent company of Capetown and Auburn Creek, named to Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report (6/5/24)B MagazineAmericare Senior Living, the parent company of Capetown and Auburn Creek, has been named to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Senior Living ratings. To be recognized as one of the Best Senior Living communities, individual locations had to earn a specific final weighted score tabulated in the independent methodology developed by the U.S. News health data analytics team...
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Find the opportunity with your retirement plan (6/4/24)By Brock M. Alspaugh, CRPC CEO/Financial Adviser ~ Alspaugh Wealth ManagementWhen it comes to your retirement plan at work, we don’t usually talk about opportunity because most plans are very similar in structure. However, if you have worked for a company for several years and leave that job, you may have an opportunity to move your funds...
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Advance Performance Chiropractic individualizes treatment (6/4/24)B MagazineAdvance Performance Chiropractic combines physical therapy and chiropractic practices to give patients the quickest path to wellness. They offer traditional chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, IASTM (scraping), DOT physicals, performance enhancement analysis for athletes, sports and work physicals, among other services. With every service, Advance Performance Chiropractic prides themselves on listening to patients first, then creating the best plan for that individual...
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Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce introduces event series (6/3/24)Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of CommerceThe Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced a Signature Events series that is sure to engage community members. The 2024 Annual Dinner on March 22 helped kick off this series, which promises a year filled with growth, networking and community engagement...
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Is it time to outsource your payroll? (6/1/24)B MagazinePayroll can be one of the most complex areas of a business to understand and balance with other responsibilities. It can be time-consuming and complicated. And if you’re spending too much time wrapped up in payroll, you’re not able to properly plan, strategize or run your company...
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To Roth or Not to Roth? (5/28/24)By Brock M. Alspaugh, CRPC CEO/Financial Adviser ~ Alspaugh Wealth ManagementThat is the question more and more people are asking. Like most things in life, the answer depends on the situation. However, the benefits of the Roth IRA are some of the best the government has donned on the American saver. Let’s first take a look at historical tax rates. ...
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First Missouri State Bank Offers Solutions for Business Banking (5/25/24)B MagazineWhen businesses partner with First Missouri State Bank for their financial needs, they will have little to no fees. With First Missouri State Bank’s Business Online, services include ACH/Payroll, which allows businesses to make payroll, vendor payments and accept payments from customers quickly and efficiently...
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Game-Changing Solutions: Transforming sports injury recovery for peak performance (5/24/24)By Dr. Gregory Pursley, D.C.In the world of sports, injuries are inevitable, especially if you are a weekend warrior or middle-aged athlete. Whether a sprained ankle, torn ligament, or muscle strain, athletes constantly push their bodies to the limit, often resulting in pain and setbacks. But what if there were smarter, more effective ways to treat these injuries?...
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Award-winning Riverside Roofing provides quality service (5/23/24)B MagazineRiverside Roofing knows a leaky roof is not something to ignore. When it comes to this important asset, you only want the most experienced company to protect your business and investment. With 9 years in business, Riverside Roofing is the commercial roofing company to call. ...
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Montgomery Bank offers small business free checking (5/23/24)B MagazineMontgomery Bank knows every business and individual’s banking needs are different. That’s why they offer Small Business Free Checking, a fee-free account designed specifically for small businesses. By fee-free, Montgomery Bank really means it. With Small Business Free Checking, account owners receive free deposit slips, free online statements and five free mobile deposits every month, among other perks. ...
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Delta Companies, Inc. celebrates 100 years (5/23/24)Delta Companies, Inc. celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2023, a century after founder Edward Regenhardt and his sons William and Ted incorporated as the Regenhardt Construction Company. The company has experienced periods of explosive growth followed by periods of consolidation and stabilization throughout the past 100 years, from their first project mixing and hauling concrete for the Poplar Bluff, Mo., city streets in 1923, to converting from a predominantly concrete construction company into a vertically-integrated company during the 1960s, to specializing in hot mix asphalt and aggregates in the 1990s.. ...
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First State Community Bank offers Hometown Banking with Modern Tech Convenience (5/23/24)First State Community Bank (FSCB) believes in staying true to the roots that have helped it grow to 55+ branches across Missouri. However, they also know their investment in technology is pivotal in meeting the demands and behaviors of their customers and serving their communities best...
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Commitment to community, excellence in engineering (5/23/24)Strickland Engineering has gone above and beyond for more than 45 years. Why? They care tremendously about the community and continue to make it a safe and welcoming place. Located in Jackson, Missouri, Strickland Engineering excels at helping clients overcome a variety of mechanical, structural, electrical, civil and industrial engineering challenges, in addition to offering surveying services...
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Team Sergio Continues to blossom (5/23/24)Spring is officially here, and Team Sergio is continuing to bloom. They have moved to Edge Realty and are excited to continue growing our community. Team Sergio also gained a few new faces in 2024: Kate and Teddy Ivie, Leigh Ludolph and Paris Johnson. ...
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PC Medical Centers restores hope for nerve health (5/23/24)B MagazinePeripheral neuropathy is the progressive degeneration of the nerves in the body that make you move and feel. Living with peripheral neuropathy presents a myriad of challenges that extend beyond physical discomfort. The constant tingling, numbness and pain can disrupt daily activities, making even the simplest tasks seem daunting...
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Tomlin Insurance Group offers 40 years of expertise in Medicare (5/23/24)Tomlin Insurance Group, an award-winning insurance broker in Jackson, Missouri, offers a wide range of life and health products in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Tomlin Insurance Group specializes in Medicare-related products, including supplements such as “Medigap” policies, Advantage plans and prescription drug plans...
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GearHeads offers digital car assessments, loaner vehicles, shuttles to serve customers (5/23/24)GearHeads, one of the few woman-owned complete automotive repair facilities in the region, has been locally-owned and operated for more than 13 years. GearHeads understands vehicles are an investment and works with customers’ budgets to prioritize services that need to be completed immediately and those that can wait...
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Reppert’s serves Southeast Missouri’s office supply needs for 55 years (5/23/24)Reppert’s Office Supply has served this region for decades. The store opened in 1969 in Anna, Illinois, and expanded to include locations in Sparta and Carmi, Illinois. Now, they have five locations, after acquiring Mid-South Office Supply and Heartland Office Supply in Sikeston, Missouri...
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Tee’ED Off offers top-of-line technology for golfers of all skill levels (5/23/24)Bringing the most up-to-date technology in the golf industry to Southeast Missouri, Tee’ED Off is a one-of-a-kind facility in Jackson with a custom-built simulator featuring the newest Foresight (Falcon) overhead launch monitor, three JC Video hi-speed cameras and K-Vest 3D swing analysis software...
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Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce sets goals for 2024 (5/23/24)In 2023, the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce saw an increase in participation in Chamber programming, including at Business After Hours; Leadership and Development; the Business Breakfast, which has an attendance of more than 150 members monthly; and Women’s Impact Network (WIN), which has an average attendance of more than 170...
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United Way of SEMO changes lives (5/22/24)For nearly 70 years, United Way of Southeast Missouri has invested millions of dollars into changing lives. Rarely does just one problem put a family in need of help, and rarely can just one organization return a family to self-sufficiency. We have progressed from a fundraising organization helping people in crisis to a powerful network investing in programs that change the circumstances and behaviors that lead to crisis. The collective power of United Way is what changes lives...
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A year of continued growth for First Midwest Bank (5/21/24)B MagazineWith the opening of its 19th location in Springfield, Missouri, and the addition of new products such as Money Map – a free money management tool for consumers – 2023 was a year of continued growth for First Midwest Bank. Chartered in 1964 with the vision of hiring local people to take local deposits and make local loans, First Midwest Bank and its affiliate offer multiple full-service branch locations throughout the Ozarks and Southeast Missouri, including the communities of Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Sikeston, Jackson, Cape Girardeau and Columbia.. ...
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How to Safely Remove a Tick From Your Pet’s Body (5/21/24)By: Dr. Loni Patke, Veterinarian at Cape Small Animal ClinicWith all of the wonderful ways to enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, it’s also easy to forget to inspect your pets for ticks and other parasites. Contact with a tick’s blood could transmit infection to both you and your pet. That infection can lead to dangerous, even fatal conditions, like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, to name a few...
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Seventh annual Dancing with Show Me Stars to feature new silent auction (5/18/24)Nathan GladdenThe seventh annual Dancing with Show Me Stars will feature a silent auction for the first time in the event’s history. The “Heroes vs. Villains”-themed gala will start at 7 p.m. June 29 with doors opening at the Show Me Center at 6 p.m. The event is organized by the Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO). Their fundraising goal for this year is $125,000.