Muddy River News

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Doug Tenhouse with Loyd’s Collectibles about his Downtown Quincy business with plenty of cool stuff. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.

Brittany isn’t nearly as excited as Bobby and Randy are about superhero movies. Bobby sounds like RFK, Jr. And Aaron Peters stops by to talk about selling cars, selling houses and how social media enhances his business.

Bob Gough and Emma Dalke get you caught up on the week that was and give you a jump start on your weekend on Muddy River Mornings.

Dr. Jeff Cook with Blessing Health talks to Ashley about February’s heart valve screening and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with the latest scams alerts.

Aspen Gengenbacher moves from producer to the main table to attempt to keep Frankie Murphy-Giesing in line. The fact-checking will epic.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with Jeff Mays, who is leaving his position with the City of Quincy next month. They discuss his long tenure of public service from state representative to lobbyist to state government agency director before working with the city’s administration.

Frankie and Ryan discuss what may be or could be the greatest wealth transfer in human history. Digital assets are all the rage in the financial world. They discuss what’s happening in the news.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about going wild over Indian food. The ladies say Quincy is now more than just a “burgers, tenderloins, and fries” town while Bobby is a bit skeptical. Then Chris Bunch stops by to talk about concerns about the second Donald Trump presidential term from a Democrat’s perspective.

Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency is here with weather, sports and pizza!

Dana Lockhart talks about the Hannibal Writers Guild and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talk about avoiding scammers when you file your income taxes.

Ann Dickson and Laura Wietholder talk about next month’s Blessing Heart Gala then Brittany slides into the DM with Ashley for another installment of EFB Coffee Talk.

Artist Peggy Burchard Ballard talks about her passion for watercolors and Drew Quintero from Cornerstone stops by to talk about the upcoming “Dancing with the Local Stars” event.

MRN Editor David Adam talks to Jenna Hull and Natalie Cornwell about the United Way’s Community Needs Assessment.

Christy Huebner with Wine Gal meets Whiskey Guy talks about Downtown Quincy’s newest nightspot, where you can find great wine, whiskeys, cocktails and beers. The establishment is also available if you want to hold your private event there.

The City of Quincy’s new director of planning and development stops by to talk about taking over the department and future developments in the city. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany ask why there’s no water to fight fires in California when it is next to an ocean.

Bob Gough and Emma Dalke debut Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. What’s happening up, down and around the area as well as weather and a sports preview. Be sure to watch our extended version of Muddy River Mornings every Friday.

Paul Hathaway comes on to talk about this year’s Prom Unlimited and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with new scams for the new year.

Mark Schneider from the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum stops by to talk about the new programs coming up at the campus for 2025. Then, Melissa Bunch and Ashley talk about the upcoming trivia fundraiser being held in honor of Jenni Moran.

Bob Gough chats with Emma Dalke about the new “Muddy River Mornings” debuting this week Then Brittany Boll slides in for some Coffee Talk and Bob said this morning’s block walk to get EFB coffee was worth it.

We talk with members of the Local 63 Quincy firefighters, Matt Reynolds and Keith Reed, about how pensions work from their perspective.

Here’s “How’s the Weather up There?” from Farm and Home Supply. #snOMG #snowmageddon #snowpocalypse

The Daily Muddy is back and Ashley talks with Adam Adrian about all of the services provided by Connect Child and Family Services. She also gets to love on another dog from the Quincy Humane Society in our Pet of the Week segment, sponsored by State Farm agent Bill Terlisner and Mays Real Estate broker…

Jim Rapp discusses his 50 year legal career, being a part of the growth of John Wood Community College over that time and why he wanted to start Muddy River News.

Ron Kinscherf and Bob Gough talk about the origins of Muddy River News and what the company is looking at in terms of growth and expansion in 2025. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to David Hancock, CEO/Founder of Morgan James Publishing about the publishing business. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany get ready for Christmas with our favorite pilot, videographer and fake band lead singer Randy Phillips. Randy talks about working with Mark McDonald to bring you Muddy River Gems by Dot Foods, which begins its third season on Muddy River TV+ on Jan. 1.

The new chaplain at the Illinois Veterans Home is a familiar face as Fr. Chuck Edwards returns to Quincy. The long-time priest was pastor at Quincy Notre Dame and has made several stops throughout the Springfield Diocese, but he says this assignment should be his last. Fr. Chuck talks about his role at the Vet’s…

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf has the folks of Gamemasters stop by to talk about the area’s largest outdoors store and why the area should focus more on bringing about hunting-related activities. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

Rick and Trish Rettke are the new owners of The Liquor Booth and Rick gets to see how Brittany, Ashley and Dues roll. Bobby and the ladies also talk about government behaving badly…again.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Macy Ferguson-Smith about her role in the community.

Natalie Oswald with the Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Mitchell and Neu law firm talks about yet another new law that small businesses must comply with soon and Stephanie Cooper discusses the new home for Douglass Community Services in Hannibal.

Ashley talks to the folks from Adams Networks and Adams Electric Co-op about sponsoring student tours to Washington D.C.. Then Brittany slides into the DM for some EFB Coffee Talk to discuss the decorum that seems to be lacking in local government these days.

Ashley talks to Kinsey Tieman with Adams County Ag in the Classroom and then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau continues his quest to keep you free from holiday scams.

MRN This week goes on the road to the Missouri state capitol to interview the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, Mary Russell. Russell, a Ralls County native and graduate of Hannibal High School, Truman State and the University of Missouri School of Law, has been on the state’s highest court for 20 years.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Sinead Angele of Taylorville ahead of the Taylor Swift tribute band’s upcoming performance at the Oakley-Lindsay Center on Dec. 20.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Amy Deters and we find out what “Above & Beyond” is all about. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

The newly-elected County Board chairman is in the Club today. Bret Austin says he will only serve in the role for two years before leaving elected office with a self-imposed term limit of 10 years. And no, he says he won’t run for mayor after that. We talk about how he is perceived in the…

Kyle Moore stops by to discuss the GREDF Annual Meeting and then Ashley gets all the latest scam tea from Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.

Ashley talks to the young women who are chairing the “Wreaths Across America” event this Saturday at Quincy National Cemetery. Then, she and Brittany settle in for a little EFB Coffee Talk.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the president of Hannibal LaGrange University, Robert Matz. He talks about how the university is attempting to comeback from its financial struggles.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Hy-Vee General Manager Ryan Parkhurst about a holiday contest you could win and not have to cook for the family at Christmas.

Alderman Eric Entrup (R-1st Ward) talks to Ashley and Brittany about city government, property taxes and pensionS. Also, Brittany asks permission to drink, which has probably never, ever happened.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing chats with Shawn Jones about his artistic endeavors and the ups and downs of the service industry. If you would like to donate to Shawn’s mission with Bella Ease, you can at: PAYPAL: TheBeatArtsAcademy VENMO: Shawnthebeat CA$HAPP: Sjon747

Cindy Lynn Drainer stops by to tell us what Mended Hearts is all about and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau does his best to keep Ashley from getting scammed. We’ll see if it helps this time.

Ashley talks to Matt Schmitt from the Salvation Army about the annual kettle campaign and how you can become a bell ringer. Also, Kyle Beckman stops by talk about the Payson Christmas celebration.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Levi Schmitt from Schmitt Happens Masonry about the brick trade that is ripe for new people to come in and learn. It really is an art. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

An old Muddy Buddy, Randy Phillips, talks with Bobby and Brittany about the Thanksgiving menu and a new Muddy Buddy, Emma Dalke, talks about the generational differences of the work place and social life.

Adam Yates and Jessica Hollensteiner stop by to talk to Brittany about “Who’s got the Voice?”, a fundraiser for the Police Benevolent & Protective Association. Then, Brittany and Shane enjoy EFB Coffee Talk and about what is or isn’t a Christmas movie.

Brittany shows us Petey today. Petey is a charming 2-year-old pit bull terrier mix with a beautiful white and tan coat. This silly boy is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to find his forever home, so come see Petey at the Quincy Humane Society. Brittany also chats…

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jeff Schuecking from Schuecking’s Mens Wear about the clothing business and competing with the online shops. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.