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JAKE REED

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about spring cleaning and clutter and Ashley learns a fun fact about lice. Then, Sixth Ward Alderman Jake Reed joins in to talk about the issue of abortion (he and Ashley spar a bit), his faith, a new city government administration and why he thinks party politics have a place…

May 16, 202553 min

MRM FOR MAY 16

Don’t forget about or Diaper Drive for Covered Bottoms with Refreshment Services Pepsi and Hy-Vee starting today! Here’s Bob Gough and Brittany Boll with Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.

May 16, 202545 min

BEYOND THE BULLRING: THE MARS TOUR

Stevie Dirt takes us to Mars. He’s not Elon Musk, but he gives us all the dirt on the MARS Tour coming to Quincy Raceways Friday night.

May 15, 202513 min

QCT’s NEW DIRECTOR AND WHAT’S UP AT TWO RIVERS

Ashley talks to the new director of the Quincy Community Theatre, Ethan Nienaber, and Kathryn McDaniel from Two Rivers about that organization’s expansion.

May 15, 202521 min

MAY 14

Scott Richardson is a patent attorney with a background in tech. In “High Tech in the Heartland” he introduces us to the patent process and then a look back at many of the technological and industrial advances that have come from right in our area. This podcast will air twice a month on muddyriver.tv.

May 14, 202522 min

BLESSING CLINICAL TRIALS AND EFB COFFEE TALK

Ashley talks to the folks at Blessing Health about clinical trials and then Brittany slides into the DM for some EFB Coffee Talk about navigating the Broadway cones. Ashley apparently failed this task this week.

May 14, 202544 min

MINUTES WITH THE MAYOR for May 13

A new segment on Muddy River News that will run each Tuesday to talk about City of Quincy issues. Today, Public Works Director Jeffrey Conte talks to Ashley Conrad about the seemingly constant state of road repairs in the city and how the upcoming closure of Hannibal’s Mark Twain Memorial Bridge will affect Quincy’s Broadway…

May 13, 202511 min

DIAPER DRIVE AND MINI-GOLF TOURNAMENT

T Heberlein talks to Ashley about the Golden K Kiwanis mini-golf tournament and then Anita Hanke with Covered Bottoms Diaper Drive discusses this weekend’s Diaper Drive at the Broadway Hy-Vee, sponsored by Hy-Vee, Refreshment Services Pepsi and Muddy River News.

May 13, 202521 min

KATHLEEN HELSABECK, QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the director of the Quincy Public Library about funding, staffing and what the future governance of the facility could look like.

May 11, 202512 min

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to representatives from Quincy Medical Group about Mental Health Awareness Month and recognizing signs of issues in grade school kids. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

May 10, 202513 min

Ryan Jude Tanner and Jay Krottinger

From the lights of Broadway to the heart of Quincy, Ryan Jude Tanner and Jay Krottinger are building more than productions—they’re building legacy. This episode takes you inside their bold, creative world of Tanninger entertainment. We chat about a new documentary out on Prime, their many celebrity encounters, and how they manage to juggle their…

May 9, 20251h 16m

MRM FOR MAY 9

News, weather and sports all from Muddy River News. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

May 9, 202525 min

MIKE SHULL

When you get information, are you positive it’s the right information? When you think you’re sure about something, do you look first at the club to which you belong? Mike Shull examines the different components of news reality and tells Frankie what he thinks about Joe Rogan listeners.

May 8, 20251h 0m

THE MISINFORMATION MAZE AND DOB WITH THE BBB

Quincy University Professor Brian Nolan talks to Ashley about his book The Misinformation Maze: Learn to Decode the Lies and Navigate the Digital Age Effectively, which helps people understand how to survive and thrive in today’s digital landscape and to be better at dealing with misinformation in our modern world. Then Don O’Brien with the Better…

May 8, 202522 min

AMERICAN LEGION POKER RUN AND EFB COFFEE TALK

Ashley gets the details of the Hannibal American Legion’s Poker Run and then Brittany slides into the DM for EFB Coffee Talk to discuss Mayor Linda Moore’s first City Council meeting and the partisan attitudes that still prevail.

May 7, 202526 min

CITY OF REFUGE SYMPHONY AND FARMERS MARKET IS BACK

Nathan Seaman stops by to talk about the upcoming City of Refuge Symphony to recognize Quincy’s acceptance of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Then Brittany chats with Brianna Rivera about The District’s “Farmers Market” which has started again in Washington Park, except for THIS Saturday as it is being…

May 6, 202515 min

SUNDAY SITDOWN WITH NATE AND KATY FOR MAY 4

Nate and Katy from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa are in for another Sunday Sitdown to talk about the most popular procedures and what bugs Katy about Nate. Luxe Health and Wellness brings you the Sunday Sitdown.

May 4, 20259 min

MAY TIDINGS

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about MRN’s four-year journey and the future. Also, the transition of the mayor’s office and balancing news coverage.

May 2, 202536 min

MRM for May 2

Getting you ready for Dogwood Weekend with Bob Gough and Brittany Boll. News, weather and SPORTS! Speaking of sports, R&R Golf’s Ray Weast gives Brittany her first golf lesson. No animals were harmed during this experiment.

May 2, 202534 min

Shingles anybody?

Parental discretion is advised. Do you know anyone who has ever had shingles? Klitz explains how painful it is, while pontificating about the deceased Pope. Frankie hammers home the ridiculousness of fast food prices and Klitz reminds Frankie that everyone is going to get cancelled.

May 1, 202551 min

BLESSING SELF CENTER AND DOB WITH THE BBB

Ashley finds out what the Blessing BEST Self Center is and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about Real ID scams.

May 1, 202517 min

DOGWOOD WITH THE QUINCY ART CENTER AND WHAT IS AN ORDINANCE VIOLATION?

Ashley finds out the dish on what the Quincy Art Center is doing for Dogwood weekend and Mike Seaver with the City of Quincy joins EFB Coffee Talk to discuss ordinance violations and how the come about.

Apr 30, 202522 min

YMCA SUMMER CAMP AND PETS OF THE WEEK

Ashley gets the details on how to get your kids signed up for this year’s YMCA Summer Camp then the Quincy Humane Society brings not one, but two huskies in for you to adopt!

Apr 29, 202513 min

NUTRITION HQ

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Tyler Holt with Nutrition HQ about healthy supplements and you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to take them. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.

Apr 26, 202511 min

JUSTIN COFFEY

What is happening with these crazy up and down markets? What is happening with these tariffs? How did the United States fund itself before the income tax? Dr. Coffey explains the history to Frankie Muprhy-Giesing.

Apr 25, 202559 min

APRIL AZOTEA

Fresh off her big win in the Hannibal Ward 2 primary, April Azotea joins Ashley and Brittany to talk about the race and some news about her future career outside of politics.

Apr 25, 202552 min

MRM for April 25

Get ready for your weekend with Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. News, weather and sports from the Muddy River crew.

Apr 25, 202539 min

THE LORENZO BULL HOUSE AT DOGWOOD AND DOB WITH THE BBB

It’s almost Dogwood weekend and the Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House are welcoming the community to come visit. Ashley talks about that and then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau as the latest scams perpetuated by scoundrels, scalawags and scofflaws.

Apr 24, 202530 min

TERESA ADAMS HOUSE AND YA CAHN’T PAHK YA CA IN YA YAHD

Ashley finds out the latest with the Teresa Adams House which supports families with sick patients at Blessing Hospital and then Brittany and Mackenzie Vallee join EFB Coffee Talk to discuss Mackenzie’s monster truck and why she can no longer park it in her yard at 30th and Maine.

Apr 23, 202526 min

Areas of Sexpertise: The April edition of “Ask Leah”

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…

Apr 23, 202523 min

DOT STEM GRANTS AND MOM AND ME TEA

If you are a school looking for STEM dollars, apply for this grant by May 1 . Over the past two years, Dot Foods has worked with educators across the region to deliver teacher training and support hands-on STEM learning. This new grant program expands that effort by helping schools launch or grow projects that engage…

Apr 22, 202517 min

QFD CHIEF STEVE SALRIN

MRN’s David Adam talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about his new position and the rash of fires in vacant buildings around the city.

Apr 20, 202515 min

MACKENZIE FINLEA

Mackenzie Finlea is guest directing at Quincy Community Theatre this summer and has experience in several technical theatre roles. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf’s talks to her about her experiences. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.

Apr 19, 202513 min

SARAH DEIEN

Sarah Deien stops by to talk about the great work Hannibal’s Reidel Foundation does for non-profits. We also touch on the state of local media and politics with the former news anchor. Brittany, Bobby and Ashley also discuss sports complexes and Easter, which is Brittany’s favorite high holy day … especially this year falling on…

Apr 18, 202542 min

MRM for April 18, 2025

Happy Good Friday! News, weather and sports all coming up on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Apr 18, 202537 min

MEET ANNIE C. RELLER

Meet the newest Muddy Buddy: Annie C. Reller. She’s from Seattle and she’ll be interning for Muddy River News for a couple of months. Ashley finds out a little bit about Annie.

Apr 17, 202511 min

EFB COFFEE TALK AND WHAT IS THE AAUW?

Judy Taylor stops by to tell Ashley all about the American Association of University Women and what the organization does. Then, Brittany slides into the DM for some EFB Coffee Talk about women in space as a group of celebs return from their Blue Origin flight.

Apr 16, 202527 min

Clarity Healthcare and recognizing QHS Grads

Ashley gets an update from our friends at Clarity Healthcare and then the Quincy Public Schools Foundation rolls out its 2025 graduation congratulations signs

Apr 15, 202516 min

Bishop Paprocki

As Holy Week begins, MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield about the Catholic Church and its place in today’s world.

Apr 13, 202516 min

SUMMY TIRE

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chad Smith about Summy Tire as the business celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.

Apr 12, 202511 min

JEFF DORSEY

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about civility in the world of social media commentary and how it seems to be lacking. Can we help clean it up? Then, Jeff Dorsey comes in to talk about the responsibility of voting, thoughts about running for office and how the media landscape has changed since he came to…

Apr 11, 202543 min

MRM for April 11

A recap of the week’s events and a look ahead. It’s Muddy River mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Apr 11, 202534 min

SAM DANCER

Frankie has another visit with Sam Dancer to talk about health, fitness and spirituality.

Apr 10, 20251h 23m

NATIONAL TOM SAWYER DAYS AND DOB WITH THE BBB

The Hannibal Jaycees are getting ready for this year’s National Tom Sawyer Days and Ashley gets the scoop. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with the latest scams that she may or may not fall for.

Apr 10, 202519 min

RON KINSCHERF AND EFB COFFEE TALK

Ron Kinscherf updates us on his latest children’s book and talks about the process of becoming an author. Then Ashley and Brittany open up the latest can of EFB Coffee Talk.

Apr 9, 202530 min

Quincy’s History and the Masons

These are two separate topics for those wondering. Rob Mellon, the director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, stops by then Steve O’Dear, Jr. lets us know what is happening with our local Masons.

Apr 8, 202525 min

LUXE SUNDAY SITDOWN APRIL 6

Nate and Katy give you some great information from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa this week. So what is the difference between Botox and filler?

Apr 6, 20258 min

LINDA MOORE

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the mayor’s race then they hear from the winner herself — Mayor-elect Linda Moore

Apr 4, 20251h 1m

MRM April 4, 2025

Today’s edition of Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. Interviews, news, weather, sports and Brittany’s hair!

Apr 4, 202542 min

APRIL 3 2025

Probably needs to be a parental guidance warning on this one. Josh has schwetty parts and Frankie is dry and scaly, according to reports.

Apr 3, 202549 min