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News, weather and sports on this cold morning right here on Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. Get caught up on the week that was and a look at the week ahead.

Today on the Daily Muddy, Ashley sits down with Mallory Ramey, owner of Aspire Cosmetology and Spa Institute, to talk about Quincy’s newest cosmetology and spa school. Aspire is focused on hands-on learning, modern techniques, and preparing students for real careers in the beauty and wellness industry. Mallory shares what Aspire has to offer, who…

On today’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, Ashley and Brittany sip and chat their way through earthquakes, rolling dumpsters, and trolls – and not internet trolls. We’re talking the old-school kind from the 80s and 90s with neon hair, big smiles, and those tiny, unapologetically bare plastic butt cheeks everyone remembers…

Today on the Daily Muddy, Ethan Nienaber, artistic director of Quincy Community Theatre, joins Ashley to talk about the Black Box and its exciting expansion. He dives into how the space is being used for adult readings- with the first one being Middletown -and the unique, up-close experience audiences can expect with Forever Plaid hitting…

Today on the Daily Muddy, we’re highlighting two powerful examples of community in action. First, Nicole Dieker Finley joins us to talk about the Unitarian Church of Quincy’s Candlelight Dinner and Cabaret happening Saturday, January 31 – an evening of candlelit cuisine and live music exploring love in all its forms. Dinner reservations are $60…

Mike Willis and Darren Dodd join Ron Kinscherf on the Business Spotlight to talk all things Q-Town Tournaments. As the local tournament operator for both Game 7 and USSSA competitors, Q Town is doing more than running games – they’re building community and creating a ripple effect that benefits other local businesses, too. Slide into…

Quincy Public Library Interim Director Natascha Will talks with host and author Ron Kinscherf about repairs to the bookmobile’s wrap that have the bus parked for a while, as well as the unique partnership between QPL and the Quincy Community Theatre, Chaddock, and why the Puzzle Exchange is so popular.

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, the coffee is strong and the conversation is light. The ladies dive into the realities of motherhood, chat about the concept of virtual reality empathy punishment, and the realities of the great chocolate martini hunt. It’s thoughtful, playful, and the perfect mix of real…

Deron Johnson with the Oakley Lindsay Center stops by to preview this year’s high-energy Hairball show – the wigs, guitars, and rock anthems are ready to fly. Even better, Muddy River News is giving away four tickets to the show. Want in? Enter for your chance to win by emailing [email protected]. Then Pastor Brandon Mize…

On the Daily Muddy today, Kate Shuker from the Kroc Center joins Ashley to kick off the celebration of a major milestone- 15 years of movement, community, and impact. She’s breaking down anniversary week events and the special programming to look forward to. Then, Mary Lynne Richards from Hannibal Parks and Recreation swings by with…

On this week’s Business Spotlight, brought to you by Bank of Springfield…Ron Kinscherf sits down with Mary Hoffman, the owner of Dragonfly Mobile Detailing. Mary is putting a fresh spin on auto detailing with a business model built around convenience – she brings the shine straight to you. They talk about how the mobile approach…

Bob Gough and Scott Richardson talk wind turbines. Alternative energy is always a touchy topic, but we think the windmills look pretty cool while spinning as we drive down the highway…when they are actually spinning, which seems to be an issue.

Bob and Brittany are back from break with all of the week’s top news stories and a look at what’s coming up for January weekends. Also, how long are we going to have this mild January weather? Muddy River Sports also gives you a look at the upcoming slate of great local basketball. Muddy River…

A difficult conversation – but an important one. Lisa Griffith of Hannibal, the mother of murder victim Emily Traynor, is joined by Della Meyers, a domestic violence survivor and advocate, to talk about a proposed Domestic Violence Registry in Missouri – modeled after a similar registry that officially went into effect in Tennessee on January…

Today, Ashley and Brittany focus on the Sip and Scroll and all the social media blowups from over the break. From the Coffee Barn controversy and cancel culture to the viral Hatch haircut, nothing is off the table. They also dive into the weekend wreck on the train track and the role AI played in…

On today’s Daily Muddy, Elizabeth Mannhardt joins us to talk about Pride and Prejudice auditions at the Quincy Museum, with the deadline coming up fast on January 10. If you’ve ever wanted to step into the spotlight – or know someone who has – this is one you’ll want to hear. There is a big…

On today’s Minutes with the Mayor, Mayor Linda Moore and Bruce Alford, legal counsel for the City of Quincy, join Ashley for a timely conversation about the city’s budget, which is expected to be adopted on 4/20/2026. They break down how cuts at the federal and state levels trickle down to the city, and what…

Pageant prep and powerful traditions are on today’s Daily Muddy. Miss Quincy director Lindsey Hess joins us alongside Lillie Brown, Miss Illinois Teen, to talk about her year wearing the crown, competing at nationals, and what it takes to step onto the Miss Quincy stage. We’ll also preview the Miss Quincy selection happening Saturday, January…

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dr. David Phillips with Quincy Medical Group. Dr. Phillips is an ophthalmologist at QMG and he talks to Ron about eye health. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

The folks from Clean Eats stop by to talk about prepping your meals for 2026 (and how they can help) and then Kate Dougherty chats with Ashley about Down Country’s Rhinestones and Rodeo event, now celebrating its 15th anniversary. Click here to get your Rhinestones and Rodeo tickets.

New bus routes and new buses! It’s been a busy time at Quincy Transit Lines and QTL Director Marty Stegeman tells Ashley all about it on this edition of Minutes with the Mayor, brought to you by Mercantile Bank.

Bob sits in for Brittany and talks about Muddy River transitioning from 2025 to 2026. Ashley has some Good News Brews about the good work Kate Daugherty and Down Country are doing.

Ashley interviews Dawn Fleer with Dawn Fleer Fitness about tackling the new year mentally and physically. Ashley and Brittany will be joining her in The Training Room in 2026 and we’ll follow their progress.

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, builds three-dimensional objects layer by layer from a digital design (CAD model) by adding or bonding material, unlike traditional subtractive methods that cut away from a block. It uses various processes (like melting plastic filament or curing resin with light) to fuse materials (plastics, metals, powders) into complex shapes, offering…

On this episode of The Sunday Sitdown, Nate and Kate from The Luxe Health and Wellness Spa welcome their good friends Todd and Jenna Hendrickson, the owners of Clean Eatz, to the table. The couples chat about how they first crossed paths, how those connections turned into collaboration, and why local helping local truly benefits…

Dan McCleery with McCleery Law joins Ron Kinscherf on the Business Spotlight to talk about what you do if you’re in an accident and there are insurance issues involved. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

On this very merry Daily Muddy, Santa himself drops in to spill the cocoa – letting Bob know who landed on the naughty list, who squeaked by on the nice list, and how the Muddy Buddies really behaved this year. He also shares the inside scoop on his packed Christmas Eve schedule and weighs in…

On today’s Holiday Daily Muddy, Ashley sits down with Marsha Mayfield from the Juneteenth Coalition to talk about Kwanzaa – a week-long celebration honoring African American culture, community, and shared values through tradition and reflection. Then, Herb Lankey joins Ashley to introduce our Pet of the Month, Marble, an almost 5-year-old terrier/hound mix with a…

Jayme Connell will become the new Administrative Director of the Blessing Foundation, effective Jan. 1. Connell joined Blessing in 2019 and has served in the Employee Wellbeing and Organizational Development departments. She is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri. Connell and her husband, Bill, have two adult children and live in Liberty. Connell…

Dr. Leah Whipple and Dr. Alaina Gribler from Hands On Therapy join Brittany at the round table to talk about what truly hands-on physical therapy can do for your body. Hands On Therapy is a cash-based practice, meaning no insurance and no doctor’s referral required. Whether you’re dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or…

GemStone Countertops, makes your countertop search easy. They showcases full slabs in their showroom, not just tiny samples. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Lindsay Ertel about the company’s success.

On today’s Club Muddy, the Muddy Buddies dive into two big local conversations, the proposed sports complex and what the NCAA suspension at Quincy University could mean moving forward. Then we shift gears into something a little more cinematic. We sit down with a trainer, actress, writer, director, and now filmmaker behind a movie rooted…

Bob Gough and Brittany Boll get you caught up on a busy news week on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. We find out about the possibility of a White Christmas in weather from Farm and Home Supply and sports with Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr.

Christmas is so hard, isn’t it? Do you feel it’s breaking you? Frankie has seen people go broke trying to please their families. Klitz has angered his grandmother at the dinner table, to the point of, well, it’s not good. We need to hurry and get through this holiday before someone gets hurt. Have you…

On today’s Coffee Talk, Ash C and Britt B kick things off with a brand new segment, Sip & Scroll, sharing what caught their attention online. Then the ladies dive into a roundup of local news before taking five minutes of your time to share some last-minute shopping ideas. We wrap it all up with…

On today’s Daily Muddy, Kayla Breder joins Ashley to talk about the Winter Solstice – the beginning of winter, the longest night of the year, and her Winter Solstice circle celebration. Then Maria Poindexter with the Hannibal American Legion stops by to chat about today’s Veteran Health Fair from 10 to 2, along with the…

On today’s Minutes with the Mayor, Kevin McClean, director of Central Services, joins Ashley to explain what all falls under Central Services, the recent addition of Code Red, and everyone’s favorite winter worry- snowplows. Kevin breaks down how it all works and how you can best communicate with the department.

On today’s Daily Muddy, Ann Awerkamp Dickson from Blessing joins Ashley to talk about the Gift of Good Health Blessing, an initiative designed to drive giving for the Blessing Foundation. She explains what the foundation does for our community, why that support matters, and how you can get involved in giving back. Then, Drew Quintero…

Ron Kinscherf talks to Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about his time in the Marine Corps and how it helped make him a better police officer … and a better student. 8te Open brings you “Thank you for your service”.

On this week’s Business Spotlight, brought to you by Bank of Springfield, April Oberly from Ruthie May’s Bakery stops by with an armful of sweets and a story to match. She shares with Ron how she launched her own cottage bakery and why her treats are selling out at holiday shows faster than she can…

On today’s Club Muddy, we’ve got a special “home for the holidays” episode. The crew sits down to talk about the rising cost to live in our own homes – and the search for solutions rather than just calling it doomsday. Then we’re joined by Brian “Bordy” Bordenkircher, who made the trip in from the…

News, weather and sports this morning on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. Will the White Christmas stick around? Who is emerging in local high school hoops? Where can you go to get that Christmas spirit this weekend?

On today’s episode of the Daily Muddy, Carla Gordan stops by to share her Hanukkah experience. We talk history, tradition, a few tricks of the trade, and what the Jewish community looks like here in Quincy. Then Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau swings in to chat with Brittany about his favorite subject- scams.…

On today’s Daily Muddy, Jacob Hollensteiner, the area director for Young Life – a program centered around youth and faith – stops by to share his message of cheer. Ashley and Jacob dive into Young Life’s end-of-year campaign and talk through what it really means to support kids as they navigate the heavier moments of…

On today’s Coffee Talk, we’ve got a special guest dropping by to break down the tax levy. After being denied time to speak at council last night, we figured – what the heck – let’s give him the floor here. Ash and Britt sip their EFB while soaking up all the wisdom Mike Shull brings…

On this week’s Minutes with the Mayor, it’s all about timing. We break down the window you need to sign up for public comment at Quincy City Council meetings, the wait many are feeling with U.S. Postal Service delivery delays, and why the Mayor says it’s time to figure it out. Tune in — the…

On today’s Daily Muddy, Ashley kicks things off with Ashley Burnett from the brand new dance group The Gemettes. She’s bringing all the details on their upcoming performance happening Wednesday, December 10. Then Reverend Dr. Orville Jones from First Baptist Church stops by to share how you can take part in their coat giveaway on…

Where have all the lightbulbs gone? Scott Richardson joins Bob Gough to discuss LED lights – the history, science, and future.

Ron Kinscherf talks to John Hultz with Elam Heating and Air about using tax credits for heat pump and air conditioner rebates by the end of the year, how extreme weather affects your system and the company’s new website, which will be rolling out soon.

Ever been to Merkels by The Abbey or the Kay Bee toy store in the old mall? Ever heard of the K’s Merchandise catalog or the Sears Catalog? Did you circle the toys you wanted or did you write them out on a piece of paper? What’s the first Christmas song you learned as a…