Muddy River News

Ashley Conrad chats with Sally Westerhoff about an upcoming fundraiser for the Quincy Cat Coalition involving a bourbon and wine raffle. Then, Vanessa Hall shows us how to make fun drinks to entertain with at a party or as a treat for yourself. Drinks don’t have to be alcoholic to be amazing and to impress.…

Amy Edwards stops by to talk with Ashley about her “Josie’s Baskets” project to help mothers who suffer the tragedy of stillborn birth. Then Brittany and Ashley talk about what’s ailing Brittany and the weather.

Ashley Conrad talks to members of Quincy Firefighters Local #63 about the Blacklight Bingo fundraiser for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She then chats with Jenna and Todd Hendrickson, who are operating “Clean Eatz” and will have a storefront later this year!

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chaplain Carla Green about the new God@Work website and promoting Christian-based excellence in the workplace. Activate U sponsors God@Work.

The new Chaddock CEO stops by to talk about the school and the transition to his leadership after the passing of Debbie Reed.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Darlene Schuermann and Gabriel Forrester with Adams Experts about technology upgrades and lightning-fast internet. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.

Ashley complains about how the MRN camera angles accent her assets while enjoying one of several National Margarita Days with Bobby and Brittany. Then QPD’s Erin Dusch talks about like as an officer at Quincy High School and how she went from being “The Terror of Oak Street” to a life of service.

More Italians on Frankie Say as Jim Mentesti, the chairman emeritus of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, stops by to talk about how he ended up in Quincy from the South Side of Chicago. AB Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley brings in Aunt Amy and Pilar Brumbaugh from the Quincy Humane Society’s Queen of Hearts fundraiser and Megan Duncan talks about the great things the Riedel Foundation is doing on this week’s “Twain Talk”.

WGCA morning man Gregory Haubrich stops by to talk about the upcoming Casting Crowns concert and other things happening at the Christian contemporary radio station. He also coaxes Ashley into stepping outside for something you won’t want to miss. Brittany is in for Coffee Talk and they discuss why online commenters are never happy…with anything.

On today’s Daily Muddy, Bob Gough sits in for Ashley Conrad. Bob chats with Kathleen Rodgers from John Wood Community College about personal development classes and reminds parents that J-DUB Academy signup is just around the corner. Bob also visits with Cindy Vancil-Haxel and Andrea Heiden from the Bay City Performing Arts Foundation about this…

Faye Dant joins MRN’s J. Robert Gough to talk about her upcoming Black History Month presentation at the History Museum on the Square, 4th and Maine, her art and her passion project — Jim’s Journey.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the benefits of the Quincy Bay Restoration Project and then Macy Ferguson-Smith joins in to talk about her Leaders USA experience and being a changemaker in her hometown, which doesn’t always like change.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Tyler Hall with Nutrition HQ about eating healthy. Get more protein! He also brings in some tasty treats. AB Properties sponsors Frankie Say.

Ron Kinscherf talks to the lead singer for Hairball as it returns to the Oakley-Lindsay Center this Saturday night. Ashley Conrad then talks to Jake Bertram of the local Oddfellows chapter about their upcoming Whiskey Night on March 2.

Ashley and Brittany review the Super Bowl commercials and ask when it comes to feeding the poor, housing the homeless or spending $14 million on advertising “What Would Jesus Do?” But first, Sheri Busse of Emerald City Jewelers stops by and has a GREAT idea for you guys who are last minute Valentine’s Day shoppers.…

Ashley talks to Gary Kaufman with the Mississippi Valley Beekeepers about how you can get started in beekeeping. Ashley is interested, but she’ll just get stung and her face will swell up. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about how scammers are trying to tug at your heart strings…

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chaplain Carla Green about a woman’s role in the ministry. Activate U sponsors God@Work. Be sure to check out the new God@Work website.

The new United Way of Adams County executive director talks about her vision for the organization and how it works to help those who need assistance.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Julie Whelan and Brooklyn Whelan of O’Shea’s about the local bar and grill’s offerings and getting ready for Lent and St. Patrick’s Day.

Steve Eighinger sits in for Ashley and is his usual oblivious self. We talk about the Super Bowl and big, girthy hot dogs. Then, Josh Klitz makes his second Club Muddy appearance to tout Friday’s Chaddock fundraiser at his bar, Hooligan’s, 10th and Washington. Bobby and Brittany will make special guest appearances at tonight’s event.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks with Kevin Minnick of The Maine Course about restauranting (is that a word?) and having the best whiskey selection in town.

Brittany pinch-hits for Ashley and talks to the ladies of the ABWA about their upcoming Mardi Gras fundraiser…with a big bourbon giveaway! The Meg and Brittany get to chat about all things Hannibal with “Twain Talk”.

Ashley and Brittany take a field trip to The Yum Factory where Brittany Meyer shows off some great Valentine’s Day treats including chocolate covered strawberries, boozy lotus and espresso martini drinks and charcuterie.

Our buddy Dues hooks Ashley and Brittany up with some tasty treats for Valentine’s Day at The Liquor Booth. Watch to the end to find out what is in the spray can. Yes, it was a big hit.

Brittany, Bobby and Ashley talk about fan and parent behavior at local sporting events then Anthony Oliver stops in to talk about old radio days, concerts, Backwaters and working with kids.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Ryan Hinkamper about football and politics.

The guys who are turning the Knights of Columbus Driving Range into a state of the art year round golf facility, Trevor Beck, Nick Hiland and Kelby Rescinito sit down with Ashley to share their vision. Megan Duncan also talks about buildings falling down in Hannibal.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the author of From Cuffs to Christ is a must-read if you or someone you love uses Xanax, works in a prison system, or will soon be incarcerated. Kevin Zeiger’s story offers hope for so many who are hurting from addiction, depression, anxiety, and other challenges in their lives.  …

Patricia McIntosh of the Health And Wellness Foundation Of Pike County stops in to talk about the organization that has its roots from the Illini Community Hospital Foundation. Then Ashley and Brittany talk about Pothole Season in Quincy.

Ashley talks to Shari Robesky with Quincy Medical Group about helping cancer caregivers and Lauren Johnston about a play that deals with how to cope with eating disorders in “This is my brave”.

Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.

The judge and former state representative for Northeast Missouri is retiring at the end of the year. MRN’s David Adam talks to Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd about her career and legal work she still wants to tackle.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing chats with Kate Daniels, chair of the Adams County Democratic Central Committee, about a variety of national topics.

Ashley talks to former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz about accepting this year’s Friend of Catholic Education Award on behalf of his family and Megan Duncan talks about her husband’s encounter with a snowplow on Mo. 79 that led to him getting a new truck.

It’s perfect eagle watching weather on the Mississippi and there’s no better way to watch and learn about our national symbol than taking part in Great River Eagle Days this weekend. Ashley gets the details before she and Brittany dive into Coffee Talk.

Lots of fun and dancing going on as Drew Quintero stops by to talk about Cornerstone’s upcoming Dancing with the Local Stars and Paul Hathaway with No Limits Special Needs Ministry tells us what Prom Unlimited is all about.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on what’s happening at the Quincy Public Library.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to David Samuels about today’s political culture and changing jobs.

Ashley talks to Joy Berhorst with Domestics, Etc. about her boutique store on Sixth Street and her closing of her store in the Quincy Town Center, where she has had a second shop since 2009.

Lewis County GOP Chairman Dan Musholt stops by to talk about the upcoming Lewis County’s annual Republican Dinner and the Missouri Caucuses in February. Then, Ashley and Brittany discuss doomsday scenarios, ranging from the cold, the bomb or the sun on a very happy and inspirational Coffee Talk.

Bob Gough fills in and talks to Brittney Welch, who is helping organize a benefit for Alex Hickey, who has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The benefit is Sunday, Jan. 21 at South Side Boat Club, 11 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. Then Tammy Ray stops by to talk about her new mobile bar that will be…

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany give thanks to QPD and their efforts in Thursday’s shooting. Prayers and best wishes for the officers involved and the department as a whole. Brittany then makes fun of Bobby’s driving and then we get to listen to the talented Logan Kammerer play his guitar. Ashley and Logan are cousins. She’s…

Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to the executive director of the Quincy Park District about what it’s going to take to bring the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex back to life and the explosion of participation in their overall youth sports programming.

Morgan Widmer, the 2023 Adams County Fair Queen, is heading to Springfield and the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant this weekend. She and her sister, Aubree, talk about the preparation.

Ethan Beckler of 1of1 Images has some amazing art using photographs of snowflakes, sand and bugs. It’s much cooler than it sounds. Ashley and Brittany discuss migrants following the Quincy City Council discussion on the issue.

Meteorologist Brent Clair gives us the latest on this week’s snow. Teachers and kids have started their snow day dances, even though they haven’t had a full week of school in a month. Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gives Ashley five resolutions to make sure she doesn’t get scammed this year.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dan Veihl of The Butcher Block about the lost art of meat cutting and running a small business today. Mercantile Bank sponsors The Business Spotlight.

We convince Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates to lose the uniform for a day, but his cocktail was Diet Pepsi. Ashley and Brittany made up for his drinking (Okay, Bob was in on that too). Adam talks about some non-police issues and some on the job stuff as he wraps up a year as chief.…

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to businessman Adam Booth about the local economy and ways to improve it. They also dip their toes in some national issues, including Adam’s beloved Crimson Tide.