Muddy River News

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Rev. Orville Jones about the Back to School Fair at Iles Elementary on Aug. 3. He also touches on local reaction to the Sonya Massey killing and his role as a minister to comfort those who suffer tragedies. He also now has a new role at the O’Donnell-Cookson Life…

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Kim Mahair about living in California, especially as the Pandemic hit, then making the decision to get married and move back to Quincy. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.  

Chad Altgilbers with the Knights of Columbus gets us ready for the KC Barbecue (yes, there will be plenty of parking), then Ashley talks to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau about ticket scams and other sleazy ways dirtbags try to steal your stuff.

Ashley and Brittany announce this month’s Celebrations Birthday of the Month winner and then have a little Coffee Talk, sponsored by Electric Fountain.

Ashley talks to the Hendrian Sisters, whose lemonade stand is raising THOUSANDS of dollars for a great cause. Then, we get an update on the Quincy Artist Guild from Carol Robbins and Dr. Zakiah Ali.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dr. Arshad Muzaffar of Blessing Health about cleft palate repair procedures as July is Craniofacial awareness month. Mercantile Bank and Rober & Phillips bring you Business Spotlight.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the new Adams County Chief Public Defender, Jon Hoover, about taking over the office and its duties and responsibilities.

MRN”s Ron Kinscherf talks with Curt and Kadi Fauble of Advanced Dental Care about their practice and dentistry. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

Davey gets a new hot tub and Bobby tries to negotiate him into hosting his own podcast from it. Ashley says she’ll participate, but only if she can wear a tent-sized Boll/Conrad t-shirt. Brittany was unavailable for comment. Matt Anderson also stops by to talk about military intelligence and what might have broken down during…

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Jay Johnson about physical health through chiropractic care.

Alicia and Dave Weiman come back across the river to get us ready for this year’s Ethan’s Rodeo, coming up next month in Palmyra. And Abigail Hildebrand tells us about this year’s Adams/Brown Old Settlers Festival.

The newest Quincy School Board member, Tim Davis, stops in to talk about joining the board then Brittany slides into the DM real nice like to talk about battling Facebook hackers and bots.

Melissa Shriver-Hackamack from the Adams County Fair Board stops by to give a preview of all of the fun things happening this week as the Fair kicks off today with 4-H judging and gets going in full swing on Wednesday. Then, Mecki Kosin talks to Ashley about her trip to the Republican National Convention, where…

MRN Editor David Adam talks to the president of Quincy Recycle about the company’s growth and success as well as the recycling industry as a whole.

Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll visit with Jay Fohey from Hannibal for a little “Twain Talk.” They discuss the profession of being a barber, how Quincy could take a page from Hannibal’s book on how to keep the downtown looking good and how difficult it is to get Brittany’s hair color just right.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks with Zeke Cernea, co-owner and head power tumbling coach at Gem City Gymnastics and Tumbling.

Host Ashley Conrad talks with Kevin Krummel with Quincy Housing Solutions and Ryan Roberts with the Quincy YWCA about how they are working together to address Quincy’s supportive housing stock. Ashley then visits with Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau to talk about more local scams.

Holly Schell from #belikegrace discusses the upcoming Collin Raye concert then Brittany and Ashley catch up after a week off on an extended dance mix version of EFB’s Coffee Talk.

Todd Lamison with the Alzheimer’s Association talks about their upcoming sports trivia fundraiser. Rev. Carl Terry of Bethel AME also stops by to chat with Ashley about his crusade to increase reading test scores among Quincy’s children.

Aaron Kerkhoff with Kohl Wholesale talks about service and supplying local restaurants and their Cash and Carry store. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews author Nicole Dieker, an author who grew up locally, moved to California, then decided to return home. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing and Bob Gough dip their toes into the waters of the presidential race and were lucky to not lose appendages, since it is Shark Week.

Coming August 30 to Muddy River Sports and Facebook Live … Muddy Night Lights!

Steve Eighinger, aka “Stevie Dirt”, aka “Stevie Love”, discusses writing his 1000th Daily Dirt, racing and a variety of other topics.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to MRN’s Ron Kinscherf about the water businesses and how to treat it for commercial, industrial and consumer use. Rober & Phillilps and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

Katie Kraushaar, dean of Quincy University’s Brenner Library, discusses the Holocaust exhibit that will be coming to the college in 2026. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau warns you about vacation and flight scams.

Frankie asks for a history lesson and gets it from history teacher Mike Shull as they talk about the Revolutionary War, Boston Tea Party and what the Fourth of July really means. Also, they touch on the most recent presidential debate and its potential impact on the race. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Todd Pettit and Kim Dinkheller from Quincy Public Schools stop by to talk about attendance. How can it be improved? How can kids use Mental Health Days? Then, Ashley and Brittany spill the tea ahead of the Fourth of July on EFB’s Coffee Talk.

Kevin Murphy and Daniel Miller with the Hannibal Y Men’s Club get you ready for the 45th year of Mud Volleyball. Then, Pilar Brumbaugh and Amy Kienztle with the Quincy Human Society ask those who are shooting fireworks to be mindful of nearby dogs and how to console those animals who are affected by the…

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Missouri State Representative Louis Riggs about disfunction at the State Capitol (well, at least in the chamber opposite of the House), progress on the Hannibal Bypass and supporting education to fit into today’s workforce needs.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Rochell Sharpe with Blessing Hospital about Alzheimers awareness. She is a nurse practitioner with 30 years in the field. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany have an open discussion about restaurants, amphitheaters and America. And does baking your brain make it rise?

Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Steve and Billie Goodwin about their new restaurant “Maestro’s”, opening in Downtown Quincy in July. The longtime Tiramisu employees look to honor their former boss, Roberto Stellino, by opening their own Italian eatery. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley talks to Alex Craig with the Muddy River Opera (not related) about this weekend’s free concerts and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by with reports of the latests scoundrels and scammers.

Ashley and Brittany road trip to Celebrations to talk about their party and event business.

Ashley talks to Julie Quinn with JWCC’s College for Life program about what the courses have to offer. She also talks to Laura Sievert with Arts Quincy about this week’s visit from the Illinois Arts Council about grant opportunities.

Ashley Conrad talks to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau about how the elderly are the top targets of scammers and how you can help your loved ones avoid getting duped.

Ashley Conrad talks to proponents and opponents of using tax incentives to create a new development of restaurants at 54th and Broadway.

One of Quincy’s two third ward aldermen (yes, she’s fine with that title) joins Ashley and Brittany to talk about being on the City Council, public service and trying to the right thing and what is best for Quincy. Bobby, Brittany and Ashley also discuss more options to buy weed that Bobby will never use,…

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Jason McCoy with the Quincy Tea Party, Freedom Fest and the New Illinois movement.

Ashley talks to the two-time, two-time champion of the Dot Foods Forklift Rodeo about his skills and also how you can go work for one of the area’s best companies. Then, Ron Kinscherf talks with a member of the band Saliva, which will be performing on the river this weekend at the Gem City Concert…

Ashley talks to Waylon Rhoads about this weekend’s Midsummer Arts Faire. Then Brittany slides into the DM for EFB’s Coffee Talk to steal some of Steve Eighinger’s thunder.

Ashley talks to Mindy Hays about the effort to bring a new recreational facility to Monroe City and Dr. Grant Severs discusses his orthodontics practice, Severs Orthodontics, and explains how it is different from dentistry.

The president of the Quincy Park Board and chairman of the city’s Human Rights Commission is this week’s guest on MRN This Week.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jay Albert and Landon Tenhouse from Integrity Community Transport about their business that assists the elderly to get to their medical appointments and other needs. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Scott Richardson about how one goes about getting a patent on a product as he is the only guy around who handles that sort of thing. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley talks to Aiden McDonnell about this weekend’s Quincy Derby race and the Quincy Optimist Club’s 60th anniversary. Obviously, he’s the optimist. Then, Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau gets us caught up on the latest phishing scams. He would be the pessimist as he has to be in his job. And Ashley is…

Ashley talks to Curtis Sethaler, who was just named as the new facilitator of the Adams County CEO program. Then, she and Brittany do EFB’s Coffee Talk and discuss tax incentives to bring in new businesses.

Ashley gets into Parks and Rec mode with the Leslie Knope of Hannibal, Mary Lynne Richards, and the Ron Swanson of Quincy, Mike Bruns, to talk about each of the city’s respective park systems and what is coming up for this summer.

The executive director of Quincy’s downtown group, The District, talks about Blues in The District, which kicks off its 2024 season on Friday, June 14 in Washington Park. She also talks about other events coming up this summer as well as the organization’s future home at 5th and Hampshire.