Going Public
Covering everything from education and politics to conservation efforts and health/science, nothing is off-limits on KRCU's Going Public. This locally-produced program provides a space for officials and community members to speak on the latest news in - and issues facing - the southeast Missouri region.
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The Cape Girardeau Public Library recently announced that the Missouri Library Association has awarded it the prestigious Library of the Year Award. This honor recognizes the library’s 'outstanding service to the community, commitment to intellectual freedom, and dedication to expanding access to information and resources for all residents'.
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Dan Woods talks with Dr. Rich Flotron, Director of Public Safety at Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Flotron, shares about his career in law enforcement and his return to SEMO.
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On this episode of 'Going Public,' we speak with Leslie Washington, who shares information about the upcoming Community Fellowship Memorial Balloon Release at Capaha Park Sept. 21st, and discusses the progress of the Cape Girardeau Gun Violence Task Force at recent meetings.
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Dan Woods talks with Meredith Knopp, President and CEO of the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Meredith shares about her career with the St. Louis Area Foodbank and work with veterans.
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Dan Woods talks with Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Maxine shares about her career with Build-A-Bear, as well as her mentoring of women and minority entrepreneurs.
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Dan Woods talks with Elizabeth Shelton, Executive Director of United Way of Southeast Missouri. Elizabeth shares about the organization, its programming, and upcoming 70th birthday.
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Dan Woods talks with Shad Burner, new CEO of SEMO REDI. Shad shares about the organization, how he got to be CEO, and plans for the future.
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Recently, we spoke with a local representative of 'Moms Demand Action' Leslie Washington, about the upcoming national event 'Wear Orange Weekend', the recent shooting at a high school graduation in Cape Girardeau, and statistics of gun violence across the state.
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In Missouri, students' FASFA submissions are down nearly 32 percent from the last academic year. But, it's not too late—the June 1st Access Missouri deadline is approaching, and help is still available at MOFAFSA.org.
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On Wednesday, (Feb. 21), Rep. John Voss, a Republican representing Cape Girardeau Co. in the 147th District, introduced HB 2777, which aims to establish clear qualification standards for Missouri Coroners, and would ensure that individuals in these roles are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for the job.