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BLUFF CITY THEATER’S “THE LAST FIVE YEARS”
The Last Five Years, a stage musical written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Clark A. Cruikshank, will be presented at Bluff City Theater at 7:30 p.m. July 10-12 and again July 17-19. A 2 p.m. show will be offered on July 13. Ashley gets details about the performance from some of…
July 7
What is epigenetics? Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence. What does that mean in English? Scott Richardson tells us in this edition of “High Tech in the Heartland”.

HOPE HOUSE
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Todd Hastings with Hope House of Quincy as he tries to find a home for expectant mothers who need assistance. The issue, which was not supported by the Quincy Plan Commission, goes before the full Quincy City Council Monday night.
GARDNER CAMP
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Keaton Bartz of Gardner Camp and Matt Bergman of State Street Bank about Gardner Camp. Gardner Camp, founded in 2012, is a not-for-profit, private foundation established by the generosity of the late John Willis “Jack” Gardner, II. Gardner Camp consists of 540 acres of land located in the Mississippi River…
AI AND ALGORYTHMS
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the future. What’s popping up on their feeds. What’s hot and what’s not. And what’s happening for the holiday weekend. Brittany and Ashley have never felt more sorry for St. Ellen, despite that she is getting a diamond for her anniversary.
HANCOCK COUNTY 4-H AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Madeline Davis with Hancock County 4-H gives us an update on what is happening with that organization and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with his latest tales of scams, scoundrels and scalawags.

TAG Program and EFB Coffee Talk
Catherine Meckes from the Community Foundation and Megan Costigan with the Tracy Family Foundation about getting kids involved in philanthropy. Then Ashley and Brittany do a little EFB Coffee Talk about Brittany’s favorite topic: The food and beverage tax.
JULY 1
Filling potholes and where is the food and beverage tax money going? It’s Minutes with the Mayor from Mercantile Bank.

IT’S HANNIBAL CANNIBAL TIME AND PHOENIX, OUR PET OF THE MONTH
Get ready to run at the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation’s Hannibal Cannibal this Saturday. Angie Wilcoxen gives Ashley all the details right before she gets slobbered all over from our Pet of the Month, Phoenix. Herb from the Quincy Humane Society tells us all about this happy boy.

TEENS AND TWEENS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the folks from the Quincy Public Library about all of the great things going on for teens and tweens this summer. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
JUDGE CHRIS PRATT AND GEM CITY CONCERTS
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Circuit Judge Chris Pratt about his upcoming election to keep the seat he was appointed to and then Scott Edlin stops by to give us an update on the Gem City Concert Series.
LUXE SUNDAY SITDOWN FOR JUNE 29
Nate and Kate talk about IV’s to replenish and refuel during this hot Quincy summer. Brought to you by Luxe Health and Wellness Spa.

SPOTTED HOG SEASONINGS & RUBS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Brian Spotts, who has created his own line of seasonings and rubs for grilling and smoking. You can get Spotted Hog seasonings locally as well! Check out a sampling today, Saturday June 28 at Kohl Cash and Carry Showroom. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

THE QUINCY ACCENT
How many people don’t have an inner monologue? In other words, if you don’t talk to yourself, is it because you don’t have anything between your ears? Quincy seems to have a few different accents and they range between “city” and “country.” Do you have a city accent or a country accent?

DOUG ARNSMAN
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany discuss following zoning laws even when sometimes it doesn’t seem like the right thing to do and more chat about the sad situation at Denman Elementary School. Then, Brittany and Ashley talk to Doug Arnsman about bar life in, and around, Quincy, realizing he was gay later in life and how,…

June 27
Summer is here and Muddy River Mornings has what you need to get your weekend rolling. National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal, the Quincy Grand Prix, Blues in the District. Get off the couch and have some fun this weekend.

TERRY ANASTAS BIKE RIDE AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Bob Daly and Holly Cain talk Ashley into riding in the Terry Anastas Bike Ride then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about creating “AI Scam Ashley” to really scare our host (and everyone else).
JERSEY BOYS AND SOME PANCAKES WITH YOUR EFB COFFEE
Ashley talks with some of the actors working on the Quincy Community Theatre production of “Jersey Boys”. Then Brittany slides into the DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk and explains to Ashley why it’s possible that “Buttermilk Pancakes” might not have been an endearing nickname.
JUNE 24
Ashley Conrad talks to Mayor Linda Moore about communications and electrical aggregation from Monday’s City Council meeting.   Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
THE CHARITY CRUISE AND KIDS IN MOTION
Mark Dowil joins Ashley to talk about the Charity Cruise and Emily Trevathan stops by to let us know what’s going on with Kids in Motion.
ELITE OUTDOOR SERVICES
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Luke Haubrich from Elite Outdoor Service about landscaping and other services his business provides. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

MARK PHILPOT
Club Muddy: Juneteenth, Race, and Real Talk with Mark Philpot In this episode of Club Muddy, we welcome Mark Philpot, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission Board, for a candid and meaningful conversation about Juneteenth, racism, and community impact. Mark shares insights on the history and significance of Juneteenth, the ongoing challenges of racism, and…

THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Todd Lamison with the Alzheimer’s Association gets us ready for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20 and Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau says Ashley isn’t old enough for elder scams yet, but she should be aware of them for her older loved ones.

RUBY’S LEMONADE STAND AND THE TROOP 1 CENTENNIAL
Ashley and Brittany have lemonade for EFB Coffee Talk today to talk about Ruby’s Lemonade Stand to raise money for a little girl with cancer. Then Joe Henning stops by to talk about the oldest scout troop in Quincy, Troop 1, as they celebrate their centennial.    
BEYOND THE BULLRING — HELL TOUR EDITION
Bob Gough and Steve Eighinger break down Wednesday night’s Summer Nationals race at Quincy Raceways, AKA, “The Hell Tour.” More than 40 cars have already registered for what looks to be the biggest night of racing this year in Quincy.

CLEANING UP QUINCY AND OTHER PROJECTS
Ashley talks to Mayor Linda Moore about the improvements being made to the nuisance abatement program, the new committees that will work on housing and sports tourism and recognized QPD’s new accreditation. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

COYOTE HILL AND EXTREME DWARFINATORS
Ashley talks to Brittany McCaskey and learns about Coyote Hill Foster Care. Then, Jimmie Patterson from The Scoreboard stops by to promote the June 28 Extreme Dwarfinators event to be held in a ring setup just outside the 8th and York sports bar.
Eric Ervin
Ron talks with Eric Ervin from Country about insurance and his career. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
Luxe Stogie
Tomorrow is Father’s Day and here’s a late gift idea for you. Alex O’Neal has treats as he and Bob discuss the quality cigars he is bringing to Quincy at his 910 York cigar shop. It’s BYOB, but you can get a drink at The Ratkseller across the street and bring it over. Bank of…

LOTTERY, HEALTHCARE AND TIPPING
Who plays the lottery and why should we make fun of someone who does? Is health insurance a scam? Nether Frankie, nor the Klitz tip on to-go orders and Frankie is afraid of what will happen when Brittany Boll finds out. Klitz says Father’s Day is dumb and fathers aren’t needed. Hooligans brings you this…

A UROLOGIST BREAKS DOWN THE STIGMA OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Ashley talks to a urologist, Dr. Brad Holland with Blessing Health, about erectile dysfunction and how to treat it. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau gives us the latest on the Scammy McScammersons.
NEMO HUMANE SOCIETY AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Ashley talks to Elise Blue with the NEMO Humane Society then Brittany slides into the DM for some EFB Coffee Talk where they chat about the #streetracers and then dive into how we all have opinions and still respect each other’s opinions even if we don’t always agree. Or at least we SHOULD respect them.

June 10
Ashley talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about recent promotions and other things that keep the QFD hopping including business inspections, liquor license inspections, hydrant testing and, of course, fighting fires. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

June 10
Scott Richardson tells us how GPS tracking was developed and how it helps us travel and located things, including golf balls!

Adams County Farm Bureau and Jackson-Lincoln Pool
Ashley talks to the new director of the Adams County Farm Bureau, Annabelle Schafnit, who takes over for the retiring Shawn Valter. Then, she hears from the leaders of the Jackson-Lincoln Pool, who are looking to raise money for the facility’s operations.
LUXE SUNDAY SITDOWN
Nate and Katy welcome Shanna from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa to talk about their favorite procedures and their office atmosphere that is so fun and welcoming for patients.
Scouting America and Saukenauk Reunion 2025
Ricci Dula and Anngelina Chasteen with Scouting America talk about the evolution of the organization and adapting for the future. They also talk about this week’s Saukenauk Reunion.
MRN THIS WEEK: Rev. Orville Jones and Juneteenth
The Quincy Juneteenth community celebration returns for the fourth year at various locations throughout the city from June 13-15 and is organized by the Quincy Juneteenth Organization. MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks with Rev. Orville Jones about the commemoration and the reasons behind Juneteenth.

Indies United Publishing hosts author’s retreat in Quincy
Brittany Boll talks to Bruce Wawrzyniak from “Now Hear This” about promotions, positivity and publishing. Bruce is speaking at this weekend’s author’s retreat at the Corinthian in downtown Quincy. @watchNHT Company website: https://www.now-hear-this.net/ Weekly podcast: https://www.now-hear-this.net/content… Speaker website: https://speakerbrucew.com/

BIRD WATCHING WITH MARCY PHILLIPS
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the United States of Canada vs. Jesusland and the Musk-Trump divorce (who could’ve seen that coming?). Then Marcy Phillips joins her husband, Randy, and Brittany to talk about bird watching near and far.

June 6
Bob Gough and Brittany Boll bring you news, weather and sports on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.
AREAS OF SEXPERTISE: “Ask Leah” … Volume 2
This project is in partnership with Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic. Have a topic you’d like us to cover or questions you’d like an expert’s feedback on? We want to hear from you. Submit your questions and requests 100 percent anonymously at this link. MRN’s Aspen Gengenbacher and Leah Heming of the Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic discuss sexual health…

TANNER FREIBURG
Tanner talks about what a real estate agent once told his grandfather. The info sparked a real estate business. Then Tanner suggests the Oakley-Lindsay Center could be retrofitted with easy-to-assemble basketball and volleyball courts. Frankie asks Tanner why more Christians don’t send their kids to Catholic schools.

HORIZONS AND STRIKE OUT HUNGER
Ashley’s back from vacay and Deanna Twaddle stops by to talk about Horizons. Horizons is stepping up to the plate to Strike Out Hunger—and there’s more than one way to get in the game! Planning to team up with us? Like or this post to show your support—and stay tuned for how you can help…
AMERICAN LEGION BIKE SHOW AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Do you brush your teeth as soon as you wake up or after you eat breakfast in the morning? Brittany and Bob discuss solar panels and mouth hygiene on EFB’s Coffee Talk. Britanica strikes with the word “microcosm”. And Bob refuses to ruin his morning orange juice ritual. And before that, Steve Gumble aka Gumbie…

MINUTES WITH THE MAYOR for June 3
Google mapping for road closures, housing and the new sports commission. Minutes with the Mayor is brought to you by Mercantile Bank.  

GERMANFEST AND THE QUINCY CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Brittany talks to Casey Deters about this weekend’s Germanfest and also Bill Machold updates us on the latest with the Quincy Civic Music Association.
SUNMED
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed about his company’s expanding product line, new location and grand opening this weekend. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

CRISSIE DURAN
Randy and Bobby geek out over superheroes and Brittany talks about the local movie going experience. Then, Crissie Duran stops by to talk about the situation at Denman Elemntary School from the perspective of a QPS parent.

MRM for May 30
News, weather and sports for you every Friday on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.