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After 27 years, Robert Stellino says goodbye to Quincy
Roberto Stellino and his team have made Quincy’s Tiramisu ristorante one of the region’s premier dining establishments — now at Fourth and Hampshire on the city’s square at Washington Park. The food, the ambiance and the service are elite. After 27 years, Stellino is stepping away from the restaurant. He and his wife, Terri, are…

James Brown, not the Godfather of Soul
Bobby explains who Fernando Valenzuela is and Ashley and Brittany talk to Quincy Police Detective Sergeant James Brown about sexually violent persons and homeless in our community.

United Way and Megan Duncan
Ashley Conrad talks to Nancy Bluhm from the United Way of Adams County and Megan Duncan about the latest Hannibal news.

Ethan’s Rodeo, MRN Cookies and Ryan Schnack
MRN’s Bob Gough sits down with Alicia and Dave Weiman to talk about this weekend’s Ethan’s Rodeo and attorney Ryan Schnack talks about his health struggles and the issue of mold in the Adams County Courthouse.

Back to School Edition
With this week’s start of school, MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria Dement with the Quincy Public Library about the library’s new offerings for students and teachers. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

Moonlight Ride for Hunger
Ashley talks to Sarah Stevens and Bob Daly about the Moonlight Ride for Hunger and also Trudy Willis with Trudy’s Trendy Boutique about their new homecoming dress line.

The Scoreboard
Brittany Boll and Steve Eighinger sample the burgers at The Scoreboard at the next stop of our Great Quincy Sandwich Debate. Ashley Conrad also interviews Brittany McKeown from John Wood Community College about the school’s Smart Start program.

Macy Ferguson-Smith
Macy Ferguson-Smith of Quincy Medical Group talks to MRN Publisher Bob Gough about diversity and inclusion in her hometown and the honor she just received as being selected as one of 100 Obama Foundation leaders.

Casey Schnack
Defense Attorney Casey Schnack joins the Club to talk about the Bliefnick case and all the reaction that came with it as the convicted murderer’s sentencing approaches on August 11. Ashley, Brittany and Casey also talk about feminism in today’s world. WARNING: This podcast has very graphic language. It was not edited out due to…

Ali Power
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Ali Power about cocktails (including frothy tequila) and hosting parties.

Hannibal Arts Council
Ashley talks to Michael Gaines of the Hannibal Arts Council about all of their programs that are happening over the next few weeks.

Bella Ease
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Cheryl and Dennis Williams of Bella Ease and how they have expanded their services to help local youth.

Sherri Rinker
MRN’s Ron’s Kinscherf interviews New York Times best-selling children’s author Sherri Rinker. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.

Josh Jones and his bougie whiskey tastes
Adams Co. State’s Attorney Josh Jones stops by Club Muddy to talk about court, whiskey, tattoos and other topics.

The Yohn Show
Ashley’s done with Bradley Yohn (who isn’t?), Brittany makes drinks and Bob talks about herding cats.

Coffee Talk and stargazing
Ashley speaks with Bob Weirather of the Quincy Astronomy Club then she and Brittany talk about the new Club Muddy format and the start of the Bradley Yohn trial.

Win Snoop Dogg at The Liquor Booth
Stop by the Liquor Booth to enter a raffle to win a giant Snoop Dogg Corona bobblehead and pickup your July 4th beverages.

Programming changes announced as we enter our summer break
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie celebrate the fourth early and the team announces a new podcast and some tweaks to the old one.

Andrea Campbell, Hannibal School District
Summer will be gone before you know it, so MRN’s Megan Duncan talks to Andrea Campbell of the Hannibal School District to see how they are preparing for the 2023-2024 school year.

Lisa Towles
This week’s Book Nook features award winning author Lisa Towles. This month, she released ‘Salt Island’, book two from her series with Private Detective Mari Ellwyn. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf has our report and Book Nook is brought to you by the Quincy Public Library.

TIF Talk
Ashley and Brittany spend this week’s Coffee Talk getting the tea on tax increment financing (TIF) from Jason Parrott with the City of Quincy’s planning department.

Maureen Kahn, Blessing Health
As Maureen Kahn wraps up her tenure of leading Blessing Health, she sits down with MRN’s J. Robert Gough to discuss the challenges, the successes and some of the regrets of her more than 20 years at the helm. From Blessing Health: Maureen Kahn, MSN, MHA, RN, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Health, retires July 1…

Media Matters and how did our kids get this old?
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss having kids at certain ages and about the ever-shifting landscape and evolution of local media.

Hannibal Cannibal and Megan Duncan
Angie Wilcoxsen of the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation gets us ready for the upcoming Hannibal Cannibal race along hilly Mo. 79. MRN’s Megan Duncan also tries to talk Ashley into running…or walking…or drinking.

Silver Dollar’s Smash Burger and National Tom Sawyer Days
Kaylee Buckman and Brant Dooley let us know what is coming up for National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal and David Adam joins Ashley Conrad to tackle Silver Dollar’s Smash Burger. They also let you know about a great Sunday burger special. Perfect for a stop just before you hit the Adams County Speedway. Also,…

Drag shows, sexually violent persons and Snake Pliskin
Frankie’s back, David pinch-hits for Bob and Ashley is fired up for the latest edition of Club Muddy on Friday, June 16, 2023.

Hide yo kids, hide yo wife
Ashley and Brittany dive into some Facebook posts about potential stalkers in Quincy while they wait for more information (or David to tell them what’s up on Thursday).

Steve and Brittany do Maid-Rite
The second installment of the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate takes us to Maid-Rite and the home of the loose meat sandwich. Brittany Boll tries to extract the secret recipe from Mike Geise and Steve Eighinger just eats.

Lauren Schellenberger, Culver-Stockton College
The incoming president of Culver-Stockton College is no stranger to The Hill. Lauren Schellenberger talks about her new role, her love and familiarity with the college and what knowledge she has taken from her predecessors.

The streets of Quincy
Not potholes, but actual living on the streets, or on the sidewalks. Or the parks. As summer approaches, the homeless become more visible. But nearly two years after the closing of the Welcome Inn, what progress has been made to alleviate the problem? What will the housing study that’s being conducted tell us?

Hannibal Hiccups and Dan Sherman
Megan Duncan shows Ashley her new Hannibal office and they talk about this week’s shakeup at Hannibal City Hall. And David Adam chats with an old friend and local legend, Dan Sherman, about a well-deserved honor he recently received.

Get Coffee Talking
Kelsey Thompson and Megan Costigan stop by to talk about their “Get Talking” project. Ashley and Brittany have their first Coffee Talk guest, who talks about hanging out with Dierks Bentley on the east side last weekend (no comment on the Sauget Ballet).

The Great Quincy Sandwich Debate
Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman’s Facebook brainchild has evolved into a real-life taste test. Muddy Buddies will spend the summer going around Q-Town to experience the best in local sandwiches. After you’ve had a chance to follow along, you can vote at the end of the summer to see which one is the city’s…

June 6, 2023
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf gets you caught up on all of the happenings at the Quincy Public Library with Victoria Dement.

The hammer drops on Tim Bliefnick
Brittany, Bobby and Ashley wrap up discussions of the Tim Bliefnick trial saga as it ends this week. The focus is now on how these families can move forward after such a terrible tragedy.

An apology and an update on the Bliefnick trial
Brittany, Bobby and Ashley get you caught up on the Tim Bliefnick murder trial through Thursday’s court testimony.

Coffee Talk about what everyone in town is talking about
Ashley and Brittany talk about observing the Tim Bliefnick murder trial via social media and news reports and Ashley chats with Brandon Weber about scouting.

Jarid Jones, Quincy Park District
David Adam talks to the newly-elected president of the Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners about his vision for the city’s park system.

George Eversman, Dot Foods
Ron Kinscherf talks with the new president of Dot Foods, George Eversman, about his role in leading the area’s largest employer.

Busy summer at the Quincy Park District
Ashley talks to Kyle Jacoby and Ben Klingner with the Quincy Park District about all of the summer programs getting ready to start. So when you’re tired of your kids whining about being bored in two weeks, send them to the parks!

Restaurant blues and the slow death of AM Radio
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about tough times for local restaurant since the shutdown and many new cars are getting rid of AM radio. Quincy’s already lost one AM station and many others are going away nationally.

Flags of Honor and the Quincy Montessori School
Ashley Conrad talks to Joel Koch of the Quincy Exchange Club about Flags of Honor and she also chats with Jessica Pittman of the Quincy Montessori School.

Chief Adam Yates
Police Chief Adam Yates talks to MRN’s Bob Gough about this week’s QPD town hall meeting at the Quincy Public Library and other issues as he wraps up his first year of leading the department.

Progress, or lack thereof
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about the Riverfront, overall Quincy progress and why everything takes so long.

JDUB Academy and Megan Duncan
Kathleen Rodgers from JDUB Academy tells us what programs are available for kids this year at the annual Summer program (scholarships are available) and Ashley talks to Megan Duncan about the latest happenings in Hannibal.

Ulmus Academy’s summer school and Coffee Talk
Jen Wiemelt stops in to talk about what Ulmus Academy is offering for kids this summer and Ashley and Brittany talk about their favorite teachers on Coffee Talk.

Honoring Memorial Hospital and remembering St. Mary’s
Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair talks about the Rural Hospital award won by her team and Linda Berry and Sharon Sandidge stop by to talk about a ceremony to remember the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital.

Bobbe White
Author Ron Kinscherf talks to author Bobbe White about books. C’mon, what else would two authors talk about? But she does have a new book “WAIT! WHAT? We’re the Parents Now?: Navigating the Ups and Downs: A Loved One’s Health Decline Gets Real”. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

K of C’s big giveaway and Dogwood has evolved
Davey sits in for Bobby and expresses his dislike of parades. Ashley takes umbrage and Frankie tells jokes.

A little Dogwood history and some exciting Hannibal news
Bruce Guthrie of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about Saturday’s Dogwood Parade and the weekend in general. Ashley Conrad then breaks some great news about Muddy River News in Hannibal with our Hannibal correspondent, Meg Duncan.