Dan Woods talks with Dr. Dana Branson, Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology. Dr. Branson shares about the Social Work program and career opportunities for graduates.

This October marks 40 years since the passage of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), the primary federal funding source dedicated to supporting emergency shelters and services for victims of domestic violence and their families. October is also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Leslie Washington recently talked with us about the efforts being made to help those in dangerous situations.

Nestled in the heart of Cape Girardeau, South Side Farms stands as a beacon of hope in a food desert, dedicated to transforming lives through access to fresh, nutritious produce.Founded eight years ago by Jimmy Wilferth, the farm emerged from an encounter with a young student facing hunger during school breaks. This moment ignited a mission to ensure that no one would go hungry in an area where healthy food options were scarce.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cape Girardeau's water treatment plant has been a vital aspect of the city's infrastructure since its first water system was established in 1894.