downtown development

Downtown Cape Girardeau has everything from food to nightlife and even a view of the Mississippi River. But now the floodwall is getting an upgrade, at least as far as looks go. A team of local artists has started painting a mural project on the floodwall that represents the history of Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau city development officials have issued a request for proposals from developers for three blighted properties in the city’s downtown. If…