Muddy River News

Ruby Combative Sports Center officially opens its doors Saturday. The center is a state-of-the-art sports complex located at 2005 Market Street that is focused on youth boxing and wrestling, with fitness programs also available for adults. The festivities will kick off with an official grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MRN’s Ron…

Davey, Bobby and Brittany talk about flying Quincy. Then, Stephanie Koscielski-Cross shares her Quincy love story and talks about working on riverfront development.

Quincy University history professor Justin Coffey joins Frankie Murphy-Giesing to talk about former President Donald Trump’s guilty convictions and its ramifications. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

John Gebhardt of the Quincy Auto Club and Katherine Roskamp-Ellerbrock of the Quincy Museum discuss the upcoming car show. Then Ashley and Brittany discuss Mexican politics on EFB’s Coffee Talk. Surprisingly, no Cuervo Gold was involved in the chat.

Brittany talks to Jason Parrott with the City of Quincy and Holly Cain from SEE Quincy about funding tourism. Then the gentlemen from the 126th Quartermaster discuss their role in lifting the morale and mission-effectiveness of our service members.

The new director of the Quincy Museum stops by to talk about what the mansion at 1601 Maine has to offer. From tours, to meetings and special events, let them know how they can host you or your group.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talk to Ed Trone of Hollister-Whitney as the company celebrates its 125th Anniversary. A great discussion about the ups and downs of the elevator business … sorry … Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

Jeff Scott takes a breath before the set up of South Park to talk about bringing back the Quincy Grand Prix. Bobby, Brittany and Ashley also talk about the pros and cons of taking gubmint money.

Ashley gets you ready for the Pike County Fair in Pleasant Hill. Joe Collard stops by and tells us about all of the great things going on next week at the fair. Then, Shelby Rose and Kelly Carlstorm let us know about this weekend’s happenings with Engraved Hive.

Daily Muddy gets you ready for a busy Saturday. Jimmie Patterson stops by to talk about The Scoreboard’s Wing Fest with EFB’s Coffee Talk and then it’s time to Ride Cool at Blessing Health Hannibal. Great time for the kids to get ready for summing bike season.

Rev. Orville Jones and Lena Jones stop by to talk about the community’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

We’re not related, but there could be a partnership in the works. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Andrew Wellman of Muddy River Engraving about the great work they do and shows off some cool new MRN gear!

Frankie Murphy Geising has David Samuels back on the pod to talk about Bitcoin, which Frankie loves and David doesn’t, and also the comments made by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at the Benedictine College commencement ceremony. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.  

Quincy University has announced the establishment of a Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to serve as a resource for faculty and students and provide experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom walls. Sarah Vortreide-Patton of QU tells Ashley about the program. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to scare Ashley with the…

Ashley talks to Deborah Lee of Four Winds Farm about her chemically-free growing area for herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers and includes a classroom and kitchen, where students learn (hands-on) about healthy cuisine and herbs: medicinal, culinary, and wild edibles. Brittany also joins Ashley for Coffee Talk from EFB Coffee.

Amy Lefringhouse of University of Illinois Extension talks about what being a Master Naturalist is all about and Kathleen Helsabeck of the Quincy Public Library let’s us know how the library is celebrating its anniversary year.

Adams County turns 200 next year. Former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz is chairing the county’s bicentennial commission and talks about how we will celebrate. He also drops several nuggets of knowledge as well.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Sparks of SwingSync Labs. His facility is equipped with swing analytics, training tools at six designated stations and on-demand instructional videos to personalize training for both baseball and softball players.

The newest Muddy Buddy, Shane Hulsey, joins Club Muddy and talks about his love of sports, his love of Quincy (he is a Missouri native who graduated from Quincy University) and doing pickle shots with Ashley and Brittany.

Brittany fills in for Ashley and talks to Kasey Schuster about the new Krazy Town Trampoline Park and then Darrel Schrage of the American Legion about flags for Memorial Day.

The dreamy Tyler Tomlinson jumps into Frankie Say this week and talks about soccer, broadcasting, coaching and teaching at the collegiate level. He also says nicer things about J. Robert Gough than anyone has said about him on any Muddy River News podcast to date. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley and Brittany talk about college life at Quincy University on EFB’s Coffee Talk and then Ron Kinscherf chats with Michael Britt of Lonestar, who will be appearing in Quincy on May 26 at the Gem City Concert Series.

Ashley talks to Dr. Blake Kramer with Hannibal Regional Hospital about interventional radiology and then she gets ready for the St. Jude Run.

Ron Kinscherf talks to Luis Barnes of Tek Forward, a company that offers Basic Computer Skills, Basic Software Development, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer and Full Stack Development. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on all of the happenings at the Quincy Public Library.

Ashley Conrad joins Frankie to talk about her day job, her fun job and her love for her hometown of Quincy. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.

Ashley gets you ready for Bridge the Gap with Morgan Parker from Quincy Medical Group and then Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gets us caught up on the latest scams you need to watch out for.

Ron Kinscherf talks to the band members of Restless Road to preview their May 25 appearance at the Gem City Concert Series. Then Brittany slides back into Ashley’s DM for Coffee Talk, brought to you by EFB Coffee.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Illinois has opened NAMI West-Central Illinois, a new affiliate based in Mount Sterling that will provide a variety of mental health support services and resources for both adults and children across the region. And the QCMA brings award-winning Wild Prairie Winds to St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to attorney Nick Rober about how appeals work and other legal matters. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor the Business Spotlight.

Shane McDermott talks to Ashley and Brittany about coming back from spending time in prison to raising a family and running a successful business.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Colby Kuhlmeier about cars, small business and other topics. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley talks to Paisley Patterson and her amazing hand shaking and then to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.

Scott Edlin from On the Rail stops by to talk about the upcoming Gem City Concert Series country music event on May 25/26 at Lincoln Park. Get tickets by clicking the link. Then Ashley and Brittany have their EFB Coffee Talk about food and drug regulations. They don’t like big government or big pharma ……

MRN’s J. Robert Gough chats with Ashley about the company’s birthday celebration and Shalia O’Dear from Blessing-Riemann College of Nursing stops by to talk about this weekend’s goat yoga event.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green talk about the relationship between the workplace and the marketplace of Jesus. Brought to you by God at Work.

Muddy River turns three, Dues sneaks up on 50 and Ashley and Brittany get you ready for Cinco De Mayo in another field trip to The Liquor Booth.

Author Martha Rapp discusses the 50th Anniversary John Wood Community College book that chronicles the school’s history. If you would like to purchase a copy, contact the JWCC Foundation at 217.641.4105 or by email at [email protected].

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Rich Niemann, Jr. and Richie Niemann of Niemann Foods about the company’s growth and business diversity.

Ashley and Brittany question Bobby’s street cred before they talk about Muddy River’s upcoming third birthday. Then Jen Wiemelt stops by to talk about education and parenting.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Robert Megee, a Quincy Police who is the head of the Policemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association Local Unit 12. But Robert isn’t here in an official capacity as he and Frankie chat.

Ashley Conrad talks to the fellas running HamFest. No, we’re not talking honey baked or spiral cut, we’re talking ham radios. Ashley is intrigued. Then Bob Gough chats with Nicole Taylor about Gardner Camp. Nicole is currently the reigning Miss Quincy, but her passion is the outdoors and she talks about one of Pike County’s…

Ashley talks to nurses from Hannibal Regional Hospital about the upcoming Nurses Week and then Brittany slides into the DM for EFB’s Coffee Talk.

Ashley chats with the folks from the American Legion about their facility as we as veterans support. Then, we learn about a benefit in Palmyra to help a family with some major medical issues.

MRN”s J. Robert Gough talks to Kathi Dooley and Brian Heinze about the May 4 Washington Theater Gala honoring Tony and Signe Oakley to raise money to renovate the building. Then, Jerrod Welch with the Adams County Health Department and Robert Reich with the Adams County Board stop by to discuss how the County is…

The co-owner of The Patio stops by to talk about his passion projects, including an update on the Illinois State Bank building, as well as adapting and evolving as an epic entrepreneur. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany also discuss the wonder that is Caitlin Clark.

Jimmie Patterson of The Scoreboard stops by to talk about Friday’s Dwarfinators event. Be sure you get your ringside seats! But first, attorney Ted Niemann talks about some thing with a little more heft. He is seeking election to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors. It is voted on by its membership about…

Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed, Your CBD Store, about the high holy day for those who partake in cannabis consumption, in whatever form it may be. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.

DR. Umama Adil from Blessing discussed pulmonary health with Ashley, they Ashley and Brittany discuss breathing techniques on EFB’s Coffee Talk.

Tracy Orne from John Wood Community College talks about the school’s 50th Anniversary celebration and Aly Young chats with Brittany about winning the Quincy Service Club’s Biallas Service Award.