Muddy River News

In the classroom as a kid, Klitz never got his mouth taped shut, but it’s possible his teachers tried to deport him. Frankie tries to find the line between hard discipline and not aggravating a parent, which seems to be impossible to find. During the bulk of the podcast, Frankie stares at Klitz in bewilderment…

Bob Gough pinch hits for Ashley, but he’s not afraid of Don O’Brien with the BBB and his scary scam tales. Don warns you what to look out for when you are moving. Also, Bob gets you ready for Mt. Sterling’s Rock & Rev concert on June 14.

Consent agendas, road work and committee assignments on this week’s edition of Minutes with the Mayor.

Mark Christensen and Mike McGlaughlin stop by to get you and your kids ready for the Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships next month in Quincy. Then Brittany and Annie have a little EFB Coffee Talk about how to properly recognize Memorial Day and why your electric bill is going to go up this summer.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Bob Daly and Broc Hampsmire with WGCA The Mix 88.5 about the leadership transition as Hampsmire becomes the station’s operations manager. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about holiday weekends and Ashley swears she was right about lice. Then the old game warden, Glenn Sanders, stops by to talk about the hunting, fishing, the river and his career. Brittany then presents him with her homemade bug spray, which is based on his recipe.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! The cookout fires will be great, but the pool will be a little cool. Still, enjoy your weekend and remember those who have left us. Brittany also takes you to Monroe City and BK’s new fried chicken spot. News, weather and sports all on Muddy River Mornings.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews Babette Hughes … she is 102 and released her last novel at 101 … “Lessons in Evil.” The Quincy Public Library brings you “Book Nook.”

Ashley talks to the director of the Miss Hannibal pageant and the new Miss Hannibal Teen about the return of the scholarship pageant after a five-year hiatus. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau regales Ashley with tales of his days of royalty as the Galesburg High School Prom King of 1989. Then gives…

Ashley talks to Barb Fletcher about assuming the leadership role at Quincy’s American Legion post. Then Brittany slides into the DM for some EFB Coffee Talk about referencing race, sex and gender in news articles.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Mayor Linda Moore about nuisance complaints, QPD oversight and, of course, potholes.

Ashley talks to Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about the department’s community survey and getting feedback from the public.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Adreinne and Tai Taeoalii from Hannibal’s Ol’ Blue Gallery, where the art is diverse and beautiful.   Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

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…

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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

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.

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.