Muddy River News

Bobby talks about Lent and Ashley and Brittany thought he said “lint.” They also discuss the future of commercial air service in Quincy … or if there is a future for commercial air service in Quincy. Then, Kelsey Sprinkle from Ram’s Horn Body Art Studio talks tats and they discuss graffiti as art. Also, there…

Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll have the latest in news, weather and sports to get you ready for the weekend.

Frankie and Josh talk about the cool kids toys for the young, young at heart and the oldsters. Josh, noting his age, says while Hooligans will not be open for the 5:05 a.m crowd on St. Pat’s., you can head to 10th and Washington at 10 a.m. to get your green on for the March…

Sally Westerhoff talks about how Whiskey, Wine and Whiskers got started to benefit the Cat Coalition and Don O’Brien scares Ashley with wedding scams, even though she says she’s never getting married again … wait, that came out wrong …

Henze sat down with Muddy River News for a 45 minute interview on March 3 to discuss what happened during the closed session meeting. Quincy Public School officials were informed the interview was happening and given an opportunity to respond. They declined.

We talk about fundraising efforts to help QHS and QND athletics with Jimmie Patterson from The Scoreboard and Ashley and Brittany spill the tea on the proposed housing complex on Columbus Road on EFB Coffee Talk.

We dedicate today’s Daily Muddy to a discussion on autism with representatives from the Judevine Center and Great River Autism.

John Wood Community College political science and history professor Steve Belko talks about New Illinois and its likelihood of happening and then how the state and federal governments are working together … or not … in the current political climate.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany discuss the firing of the Quincy High School softball coach over a social media post and administrators feeling “disrespected”. Then, they put a bow on the primary as Ashley learns how to use a microphone for the first time. Kudos for Brittany for her keen sense of observation.

Scott Edlin and Craig Pool talk about the big acts coming in this July as the Gem City Concert Series returns July 18 and July 19 to Quincy’s Lincoln Park.

Emma Dalke is leaving us for a new opportunity up north. We wish her well! So have a jam-packed last show for her.

Sara Meyer from the Quincy Children’s Museum gives us a program update and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with church scams.

Kevin Young from Ameren talks about line workers and getting power to your home. Then Brittany slides into Ashley’s DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk.

Kristen Ritterbusch from John Wood Community College talks about workforce development and the Quincy Humane Society brings in a pooch for Pet of the Week. Will Ashley take another animal home?

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ben Robinson about crafting custom-made guitars. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.

Canton native and veteran Trey Lindsay, a member of Seal Team 6, is back home this weekend to speak at Saturday’s Lewis Co. Lincoln Days event. He talks about his service and what his post-military career looks like.

Attorney Megan Redshaw talks about MRN’s Tim Bliefnick interview as she was part of his defense team. She also is friends with RFK, Jr. and talks about his appointment, DOGE and other D.C. happenings.

MRN covers the FBI raids in Quincy this morning and we talk to the director of the QCT performance of Waitress. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Ron Kinscherf gets us updated on what is coming up at the Quincy Public Library for the rest of February and all of March.

Both Frankie and The Klitz were born in the late 1970s, so they both feel they have a lot of opinions on their era of fashion, movies, and the music of their childhoods. They also discuss what it was like to maneuver through however their mothers were dressing them at the time. Sometimes it was…

Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with tales of QR code scams.

Ashley and Brittany spill the tea on EFB Coffee Talk and also give away tickets to Furball!

Brittany Boll talks to Jessica Curry and Jamie Kane from Blessing Health about a new birth equity grant that will allow them to further assist expectant moms.

Ritchie Kracht still needs a couple more weeks to catch Roy Webb, who lasted about six weeks in the Hannibal School District superintendent’s post before changing his mind. But will Ritchie Kracht be around as long as Susan Johnson led the district? MRN Editor David Adam interviews the newly leader of the Hannibal schools.

Stacey Julifs and Kaitlyn Shively from Clarity Healthcare talk about their company’s niche in the local health landscape.

Love is in the air and Brittany and Ashley talk to Dick and Pat Wentura about their life-long loving relationship.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Bob and Emma have a packed show with interviews from couples who own and operate businesses together and a sneak peak at Quincy’s newest restaurant and first Indian restaurant.

Wait? Wasn’t Sam Dancer just on Club Muddy? Yes, but he wife was invited on Frankie Say also. So Jenny Dancer is the guest and Sam tags along. They talk about fitness, traveling and making a difference in their hometown.

Ashley with a tripleheader today! First, Morgan Parker from Quincy Medical Group says it’s almost Bridge the Gap signup time. Then, Dave Oakley talks about how the Richard Eells House is being updated and finally, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau has some scams of love for Ashley.

Stephen Wiewel of Firefighters Local 63 gives us the info on the Blacklight Bingo fundraiser then Brittany and Ashley get in the giveaway groove on EFB Coffee Talk by giving away tickets to the Fabulous Furball! Comment with your pet pictures below for your chance to enter our giveaway and listen to EFB coffee talk…

MRN Editor David Adam interviews Tim Bliefnick on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Ill.

Beth MacKenzie gets us ready for the Kelly’s Fun Run on March 16 and QU professor Justin Coffey and Macy Ferguson-Smith preview their upcoming discussion on Black History Month.

MRN Editor David Adam sat down with former Quincy alderman Dan Brink to discuss his vision of the city’s future before the Feb. 25 GOP primary.

MRN Editor David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup to discuss his vision of the city’s future before the Feb. 25 GOP primary.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to John Schemerhorn with Full Service Roofing about the roofing business and if there is a price impact when large-scale catastrophies such as the Los Angeles fires happen. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.

Ashley begrudgingly admits Bobby was right about local school tax rates. Brittany and Ashley unveil their Make Quincy Healthy Again tax plan and then talk health, fitness and local development with Sam Dancer.

Our new “Cooking with Kohl” segment, a visit with Muddy River Engraving and an update on Tim Bliefnick. All on Muddy River Mornings.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing and Josh Klitz will be sharing the podcast every other week. A wide-range of topics and how whole thing came about. Josh is also one of the owners of Hooligan’s, 10th and Washington, Quincy.

Ashley talks to Jane Polett from the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association about this weekend’s “Adventures and Explorations” concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…

John Ator, a student at Western High School, is getting graphic novels published. Ashley has so many questions and she might get to be a character in one! Brittany then slides into the DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk about how the City of Quincy is going to pending sales taxes.

Ashley talks to Doris Sanders of ENCORE about the upcoming Fairy Tale Tea and then Erica Anders with Hollister-Whitney talks about the company’s scholarship program promotion.

Paula Gough has just retired as the Northeast Missouri district engineer for MoDOT. We talk about highways, how they get built and what’s the next big project.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf sits down with James Barnett of Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point, who is getting ready to open a second location in Mt. Sterling. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about softball and baseball in the dark and how much money schools get. Ashley doesn’t believe Quincy’s school property tax rate is lower than other places of similar size in Illinois.

Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency is on. Bob Gough and Emma Dalke get you caught up on what happened this week and give you a glimpse of what is coming up on Muddy River News and Muddy River Sports.

Ray Wilson chats with Ashley about the upcoming speed puzzling event happening Feb. 8 at The Ambiance. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to scare Ashley with his latest tales of the Scammy McScammersons who want to take your money.

Crystal Young with Impact Global talks about the organization’s mission then Brittany slides into the DM with Ashley for another EFB Coffee Talk.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Greg Mendoza who has written a book called “The Book”. So what is behind that title? From one author to another, they discuss. The Quincy Public Library brings you “Book Nook”.

Muddy River News and Emerald City Jewelers are giving away two $200 gift cards to a lucky pair of people for Valentine’s Day. Send an e-mail to [email protected] by Feb. 12. One winner, two gift cards to share. And the Quincy Humane Society brings in a beagle for this week’s Pet of the Week!

MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with the new chairman of the Adams County Republican Central Committee to talk about President Trump, refereeing squabbles within the party and why the party has dominated local politics for more than a decade.