Muddy River News

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.

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.