John Moore
Operations DirectorJohn is a proud 2006 Alum of Southeast Missouri State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication – Radio option, with a minor in Management. He has been a life-long listener of KRCU Public Radio, but began his radio career as a student DJ on Rage 103.7 KDMC-LP in 2003.
In the fall of 2006, he was the production assistant intern at KRCU Public Radio, helping edit and produce the first few episodes of “Almost Yesterday.” Since his graduation, he has held various roles in radio throughout Southeast Missouri. He has played piano, organ, and accordion throughout his life and began his time at Southeast playing in the Golden Eagles Marching Band and Southeast Lab Jazz Band. He continues to play piano when he has the chance, and his favorite music is in the Alternative Folk and Rock genres, as well as Jazz.
His favorite programs on KRCU include “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me”, “This American Life”, “Fresh Air”, “Snap Judgment”, “American Routes”, “Live from Here”, “Your Folk Connection”, “Hidden Brain” and the new show, “It’s Been a Minute.” John is married to Christy, an artist and high school art teacher, and they live in Cape with their cats, Adrian and Marvin. Any given weekend, you can find him and his wife hiking, biking, gardening, traveling or playing music.
Contact John:
(573) 651-5070
jpmoore@semo.edu
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On this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with guitarist Mark Tonelli. He previews his upcoming 'Underground Jazz' show on March 21st at Scout Hall in Downtown Cape Girardeau. The show is at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7. -
On this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with guitarist Mark Tonelli. He previews his upcoming 'Underground Jazz' show on March 21st at Scout Hall in Downtown Cape Girardeau. The show is at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7.
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According to a recent update from Liberty Utilities Central, as of Friday, March 13th at 12:45 pm, natural gas service has been restored to all customers in Jackson, Fruitland, and Gordonville who were at home to receive utility crews, and are returning to standard operating conditions. Permanent repairs to the North Cape Girardeau pipeline have also been completed. -
In 2025, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank faced unique challenges, including tornadoes and a government shutdown affecting SNAP. They distributed over 14 million pounds of food, equating to 12.3 million meals, and served an average of 80,000 individuals monthly. Despite a 30% increase in their food budget for 2026, they received 664,000 fewer pounds from the USDA's TEFAP program. The food bank operates 300 mobile food pantries annually, each serving 200 families, and relies heavily on 4,500 volunteers. They also source produce from local farmers and retail rescue programs. The food bank encourages volunteering, donations, and social media sharing to support their efforts. -
In 2025, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank faced unique challenges, including tornadoes and a government shutdown affecting SNAP. They distributed over 14 million pounds of food, equating to 12.3 million meals, and served an average of 80,000 individuals monthly. Despite a 30% increase in their food budget for 2026, they received 664,000 fewer pounds from the USDA's TEFAP program. The food bank operates 300 mobile food pantries annually, each serving 200 families, and relies heavily on 4,500 volunteers. They also source produce from local farmers and retail rescue programs. The food bank encourages volunteering, donations, and social media sharing to support their efforts.
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In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with trumpeter Jay Webb, who is playing at two upcoming performances in Cape Girardeau, Feb. 13th and 14th. The first will be as the guest musician at the 'Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival Concert' on Fri. Feb. 13th at 7:30 pm at the River Campus. The second performance is at Scout Hall, as part of the 'Underground Jazz' Series, Sat. Feb. 14th at 7:30 pm. -
In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with trumpeter Jay Webb, who is playing at two upcoming performances in Cape Girardeau, Feb. 13th and 14th. The first will be as the guest musician at the 'Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival Concert' on Fri. Feb. 13th at 7:30 pm at the River Campus. The second performance is at Scout Hall, as part of the 'Underground Jazz' Series, Sat. Feb. 14th at 7:30 pm.
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Going Public: United Way of Southeast MO Opens 2026-28 Grant Application, Addressing Needs in RegionOn this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with Elizabeth Shelton, the Executive Director of the United Way of Southeast Missouri. She talks about the many challenges facing community programs in the region, after a year of funding uncertainties, economic challenges, and natural disasters. -
Going Public: United Way of Southeast MO Opens 2026-28 Grant Application, Addressing Needs in RegionOn this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with Elizabeth Shelton, the Executive Director of the United Way of Southeast Missouri. She talks about the many challenges facing community programs in the region, after a year of funding uncertainties, economic challenges, and natural disasters.
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Travel remains hazardous across the region, especially along secondary roads. Exceptionally cold air temperatures and moderate west winds will continue to lead to dangerously cold wind chill values through early Tuesday morning. Warming Centers are available throughout the region. SEMO campuses reopen, and classes resume on Tuesday.
