Muddy River News

Struther Wand is not just the esteemed husband of Dr. Wand. He is a retired Army Veteran, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The father of three helps Frankie study the Charlie Kirk tragedy and the further polarization and blame game of our society.

Caitlin Foss with Clean Restoration talks about the company’s “Trunk or Treat” event and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau lets Ashley know if she got scammed … again.

On today’s Daily Muddy, Ashley sits down with Barb Holthaus from John Wood Community College along with Presidential Scholarship recipients Lauren McDowell and Joshua Herring to talk about the opportunities the JWCC Foundation provides for students. Then Brittany slides into the DM for EFB Coffee Talk to break down Jake Reed’s statement at the Quincy…

Alderman Laura McReynolds (R-5th Ward) is Ashley’s guest on Minutes with the Mayor today to discuss traffic through Willow Creek, the role of an alderman and why she chose to serve, how the aldermanic process works and how decisions are made at the council and the importance of reaching out to your alderman with concerns,…

Kay Iftner talks to Ashley about the work being done by the New Philadelphia Association and Anita Henke from Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank lets us know about Wednesday’s diaper drive at Sam’s Club.

Click the link above as Ron Kinscherf gets the details on the Quincy Public Library’s new bookmobile. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

Meet the man who cheated death. Jake Messmer had one of the rarest forms of cancer on the planet. His body was riddled with it and he probably only had days or weeks to live before his “Bonus Mom” forced him into the Emergency Room at Blessing. Listen to his story as he explains how…

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On this week’s Club Muddy, the crew dives into some heavy headlines—the passing of Charlie Kirk, the growing divide across the country, and right here at home, Quincy’s reaction to Freddy’s manager being fired. Then the table turns as guest Kathy Boll, a.k.a. Brittany Boll’s mom, joins the conversation. Recently retired, Kathy’s career held many…

News, weather, sports … and dogs on today’s Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. We give you a look at the week that was and the weekend coming up. And what a busy (and hot) weekend it’s going to be. Is this the last blast of summer? Watch and see.

Both Bob and Shane were winners last week, especially their locks of the week (Mizzou for Bob and the Steelers for Shane), so how about this week? Check out Picks, Parlays and Pints brought to you by Utopia and Heck Gaming.

Kristen Ritterbusch from John Wood Community College stops by to talk to Ashley and then it’s Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.

On today’s Minutes with the Mayor, Nuisance Abatements are more than just issuing tickets or taking action — Mayor Linda Moore says the city’s approach is about understanding each person’s situation. She also talks about Hope House, Freddy’s and the city’s upcoming 9/11 Memorial activities. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

Tieraney Craig from the Riverfront Development Corporation talks about Saturday’s Riverfront Revival Duck Race to raise money for riverfront development. Then, it’s double the Ashley’s as Ashley Conrad interviews Ashley Burnett about her workshop, Magnetic, from September 23-25, 2025, designed to help women entrepreneurs expand their businesses, embrace authentic leadership, and create positive global impact.

Bob Gough and Shane Hulsey dive into the first big pro and college football weekend to give you the picks they like, they picks they don’t like and why they hate their fantasy football teams. Utopia and Heck Gaming bring you Picks, Parlays and Pints.

Bobby went to a conference to spread the Muddy World Order and Ashley and Brittany want to know what goodies he brought back for them. Then, Roni VanAusdall talks about being a female attorney and teenage boy mom and an amazing near-death (or back from the dead) experience.

Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll bring you Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. Chris Duerr and Matt Schuckman give you a preview of what is coming up on the local sports scene. Get caught up on the week that was and take a look at everything going on this weekend!

Jim Whitfield with the Adams County Red Cross talks about giving the gift of life then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau updates us on the latest scammers.

Ashley and Mayor Linda Moore sit down for a candid chat about what’s next for Quincy Regional Airport, the Sports Complex Commission, and how policy improvement within the City of Quincy will help save some dough. Ashley also offers up a rare compliment on the state Quincy’s roads. Tune in for Minutes with the Mayor!

It’s the grand finale of the Adams County Bicentennial Breakdown! For our last episode, Brittany is joined by Mark Peter and Linda Groves as we take you through the big changes planned for the finale bash—and all the activities happening throughout the day to celebrate 200 years of Adams County. From family fun to live…

Pecan, Redbud, Dogwood … more than 20 varieties available from potted, bareroot, and grafted. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf finds out about Wilson Tree Farm. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

Bobby is excited for football season. Ashley and Brittany … not so much. But they are stoked about the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce … maybe. Is there a prenup? Is it a stunt? Can true love prevail?

News, weather and sports all for you on Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll give you a recap of the week and a look at the weekend ahead. The weekends starts tonight with the return of high school football. Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr give you a quick…

Frankie wasn’t terribly perky today, but you can always count on The Klitz to turn that frown upside down! It’s football time and Klitz is ready for fantasy football and to get kicked in the nads by Da Bears … again. And Frankie mentions, but doesn’t go into great detail, about his first massage experience.…

Ashley talks to the folks from Chaddock about their new book program and how the school helps so many troubled youth. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau checks in to talk about online gambling scams.

Gumby from the Hannibal American Legion is back to talk about the Legion doing great things for kids and then Brittany and Ashley have some EFB Coffee Talk about the kerfuffle at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting.

David Adam with the City of Quincy talks about the Quincy Sports Commission, which he is chairing with Alderwoman Kelly Mays, and talks about the group’s focus and goals. Minutes with the Mayor is brought to you by Mercantile Bank.

Mark Peter and Paul Havermale from the Adams County Bicentennial Commission talk about the many programs for veterans that will be on display at the Adams County Bicentennial Finale on Sept. 6 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. BicentennialFinaleSiteMap20250815-2

Dr. Rob Johnson from Blessing Health reminds men of a certain age to get their prostates checked and Herb from the Quincy Humane Society introduces us to Dory.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about his new contract and why he thinks he has the best job in Quincy.

Whitley Lee calls herself a “Holistic Naturopath, Root Cause Detective, and a woman on a Mission.” She said she started Wholly Jubilee because “I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, burned out, and dismissed by conventional answers—especially when someone you love is suffering.” MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Whitley on this edition of Business…

From Quincy to Chicago to California and back to Quincy, Dustin Burnett talks about coming home, trying to make it in acting and comedy and what family means to him. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about their podcasting habits. They ones they listen to, not the ones they are on.

A recap of the week’s top stories and a look ahead to a busy weekend that looks to have fabulous weather. It’s also “Week Zero” for local high school football, as Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr explain. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll bring you Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Ashley gets ready to run in a 5K (not) then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares her with the latest scam talk.

Gretchen Forsythe from Jensen Woods Camp stops by to talk about the search for a new executive director for the organization. Then Ash C. and Britt B. get their EFB Coffee Talk on and also go low tech on how they used to fix their Nintendos.

Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman and Sports Director Chris Duerr discuss music, football fields, potential fall storylines and more in their first episode of the “Mud Brothers” podcast.

Ashley talks about the Quincy Family YMCA flag football sign up and Culver-Stockton history professor Scott Giltner prepares you for another History Happy Hour coming up at the Lincoln-Douglas Commemorative Center.

Kathi Dooley updates us about the Adams County Bicentennial’s big finale at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sept. 6. Lots of local bands playing and the evening wraps up with a performance by The Beach Boys! Tickets are only $30!

Bob Gough and Brittany Boll get you caught up on the top stories of the week and look ahead to a busy weekend in Quincy. Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr let you know what they’ve been working on since high school fall practices started on Monday, and meteorologist Brent Clair says the heat is back…

This weekend is the big District Street Concert. Frankie is excited to see the official AC/DC cover band, but wait until you hear what Klitz says about it. Who is the King of podcasting and why is Howard Stern getting cancelled? Later, Klitz weighs in, on the pros and cons of the general benefits of lying.…

Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau gives Ashley the latest scam lowdown. Then, Bob Gough and Scott Richardson talk about quantum computing and how Illinois could be the nation’s hub for this rapidly changing technology.

Scott Richardson and Bob Gough discuss how quantum computing will impact Illinois   CHICAGO — Infleqtion announced last month it will build the first utility-scale, neutral atom quantum computer in Illinois , in collaboration with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) and the National Quantum Algorithms Center (NQAC), the initiative represents an expected $50M…

Just two women … wearing black … drinking EFB Coffee … black … it’s Coffee Talk with Ash C. and Britt B.

Mayor Linda Moore discusses her reversal on the city’s grocery tax, saying it allows out-of-towners to contribute to Quincy’s tax base and she also talks about how city employees came together to help hungry kids out in the Quincy Public School system. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

Ashley with a triple-header today: Alison Shafer with Quincy Community Theatre talks about the upcoming production of “Murder on the Orient Express”, The Chamber’s YP group talks about raising money by playing cornhole then Herb with the Quincy Humane Society brings a kitten that Ashley will end up adopting.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Nathan Rose of Rose Solutions about IT and making use of professionals to get your through your tech issues. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

The newest Muddy Buddy is more than just a sports dude. He likes wine, movies, TV and LOVES being a grandpa as well the Sacramento Kings (he’ll tell you why). He also brought the boujie to Bobby and Ashley with his vino selection. And the “Muddy World Order” shirts will be available soon.

Ashley Conrad makes a guest appearance for Brittany Boll. Ashley and Bob get you updated on the week that was and let you know what is going around our area this weekend. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

If the inside of someone’s car is a complete mess all the time, what does the inside of their house look like? As summer winds down, Klitz wonders if it’s a crime that school starts before Labor Day. Meanwhile, Frankie chastises Klitz for thinking NFL fantasy football is better than college fantasy football. Both of them think…

Ashley’s back from what was ailing her and Becky Butler from the Quincy Artists Guild talks about what they have coming up and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about avoiding Back to School scams. Yes, those exist.