Muddy River News

MRN’s Bob Gough talks to Dave and Alicia Weiman about their labor of love paying tribute to their late son as “Ethan’s Rodeo” is coming up again this weekend. Ethan would’ve been 21 this week and his parents have helped raise more than $600,000 to help fight the cancer that took their son’s life.

Quincy Mayor Linda Moore and Michael Seaver, Director of Inspections & Enforcement for the city, talk about taking nuisance abatements to court in an effort to clean up Quincy. Moore also talks about improvements being made on how the city gets its message out and a new Website on the horizon. Mercantile Bank brings you…

Bob Gough fills in for Ashley and talks about getting Quincy kids ready for back to school and with Lauren Youse from HLGU about this Saturday’s alumni campus cleanup.

What do 10 year old girls in Quincy think about? It seems they have some kind of weird behind the scenes language with their friends. This Quincyan (Quincian) shares her battles with contact lenses and crazy dreams while trying to sleep. The very sharp Alejandra Giesing goes into 5th grade, in less than a month.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks with the new head of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation about the organization’s mission — continuing the tradition of helping provide a Catholic education to anyone who wants one — and what attracted him to the position.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Patrick Milford and Emily Peters with Golden Collective about the success of their shop and what they have to offer. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about their new Muddy Buddy, Chris Duerr (who will be NEXT week’s Club guest), and then hear from Shawna Sprinkle Pollreisz to talk about her journey from Quincy to California to Canada back to California and to Texas and her journey from invincible woman to adapting to life after suffering…

Bob Gough and Brittany Boll get you caught up on this week’s news and preview the many weekend events happening in the Muddy River Region. And Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman has a “Schuck on a Truck” with Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr. Wait, what? Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto…

Ashley talks to John Groves and Mark Peter with the Adams County 200 Bicentennial group about the grand finale celebration at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sept. 6, featuring the Beach Boys. Then Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau talks about tree scams with Ashley.

Cindy Epperson from Clarity Healthcare stops by for an update on what the healthcare provider is offering and Brittany slides in with Ashley for a little EFB Coffee Talk about the possibility of the City of Quincy annexing property surrounding the city’s boundaries.

Mayor Linda Moore talks about potential annexation of the 1.5 mile border around Quincy and the city’s reaction to Monday night’s quick-hitting storm.

Aron Lee of the Kroc Center wants people to take part in a community needs study, which you can do by clicking here. Then Ashley talks to the new headmaster at Ulmus Academy, Jason Watkins and the school’s director of curriculum, Katherine Zanger about the school’s growth as it prepares for its fourth academic year.

Nate and Katy with Luxe Health and Wellness Spa talk about upcoming birthdays and great discounts to celebrate. And why isn’t Nate wearing shoes?

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Alex and Cindy Sanders with Modern Portrait about setting up the latest in photo booth technology at your event. From proms, to weddings to reunions, Modern Portrait will provide you with a great experience. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

In this week’s Club Muddy podcast, Ashley, Bobby, and Brittany gather ‘round the roundtable to talk about recent celebrity deaths—and how they always seem to come in threes. Ozzy Osbourne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Hulk Hogan are the latest to leave us (RIP, legends). The crew also unpacks the latest QPS meeting and the continuing chaos…

Get caught up on the week that was and a look ahead to the weekend. Not only what’s going on in Quincy, but also what’s on tap for Muddy River TV. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Frankie and the Klitz are in a bad head space these days. Thinking of horrible ways to die is foremost on their brains lately. What’s your least favorite holiday? For Klitz, it’s New Year’s Day. For Frankie, it’s Christmas. But what’s the dumbest thing out there right now? Hobby Horsing and it’s not even close.…

Ashley talks to Craig Heming with Kiwanis about Ken Bigelow Day and then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau warns Ashley not to get scammed if she decides to buy a new house.

Ashley talks to Calvin Triplett and Lily Baker about the upcoming sale of farm animals and then Brittany slides into the DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk.

In this episode of Minutes with the Mayor, brought to you by our friends at Mercantile Bank, Ashley sits down with Mayor Moore to talk all things Quincy—from her recent trip to Hereford, Germany, to why the city feels like it’s been taken over by traffic cones (spoiler: it kind of has). They dish on…

Amy Peters from the Quincy Children’s Museum talks to Ashley about the cool, new programs they have and then Melissa Shriver-Hackamack from the Adams County Fair gets Ashley ready to head to the Fairgrounds.

Jeff Longlett of Liberty Bank talks to Ron Kinscherf about the transition of North Adams State Bank into the Liberty Bank portfolio. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

As Muddy River News prepares for team coverage of next week’s Quincy School Board meeting and accompanying protest beforehand, we talk to one of the Quincy Public School parents who helped get the word out and expresses her frustrations (along with many) about how the school district has handled the situation. Randy, Bobby and Brittany…

Let’s hope a little rain doesn’t spoil a bunch of great weekend plans including tonight’s Gavin Adcock’s Gem City Concert Series performance and the MARS tour at Quincy Raceways on Sunday night. Here’s Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency.

You cannot get more American than this man. Steve Lucie, known as the Cattleman on X, stops by Frankie Say to talk about the current Presidential administration and explains that the State of Illinois would prefer to break the small farmer, in favor of a big corporate entity. Frankie asks Steve why the current Administration…

Brianna Rivera with The District talks to Ashley about the many cool events happening in Downtown Quincy over the next few weeks and then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau asks if he can use Ashley’s house for a short-term rental. Actually, they discuss what to watch for when you are traveling and using…

Ashley and Brittany do their EFB Coffee Talk thing, but EFB owner Ryan Christian also stops by to talk about the anniversary of his downtown Quincy roastery.

Ashley chats with City of Quincy Engineer Steve Bange about all the wonderful road work being done in this week’s episode of “Minutes with the Mayor” sponsored by Mercantile Bank.

Curtis Sethaler of the Quincy Family YMCA talks about efforts to reopen the facility’s pool and a new crossfit program and Elise Blue with the NEMO Humane Society talks about adopting animals.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens to talk about his announcement to seek a second term, what his department has accomplished and what his goals are for the future.

History, hops, and Hollywood come together in Quincy. Don’t miss our exclusive sit-down with the creators of Death of a Brewer, only on Muddy River TV. The team behind Death of a Brewer sat down with Muddy River TV inside Quincy’s own Ratskeller to share the story behind their film—and why they chose our city…

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany address the haters, the lovers and those who are indifferent to MRN. And yes, they love Quincy and ‘Merica. Then, Justin Haubrich talks about music, his involvement with different bands, and the culture of Catholic life as a Quincian and a millennial as he sips on his Stag beer.

A look back at the big stories of the week and a look ahead to the weekend. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Would you join a country club? Is there an Epstein list? Klitz says no and yes. But what’s really on Klitz’ mind is the commercial for Anacin that came out in the 1950s where toxic masculinity began. But what is toxic masculinity? What are some examples? Frankie can’t seem to define it when put on the spot.

Ashley sat down with Megan Duesterhaus, CEO of Quanada, to talk about the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA), Quanada’s role within the coalition, and the resources available locally. Listen as they discuss progress being made through legislation, advocacy, and strong community support for survivors. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about…

Ashley talks to Jeremy Hinkamper with the Quincy Embers about their Special Olympics baseball team. Then Brittany slides into the DM with Ashley and takes people to task about why they are so concerned about how MRN conducts its coverage, especially on holidays.

City of Quincy Planning and Development Director Jason Parrott steps in for Mayor Linda Moore and talks about planning, zoning and other fun development issues. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

The Last Five Years, a stage musical written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Clark A. Cruikshank, will be presented at Bluff City Theater at 7:30 p.m. July 10-12 and again July 17-19. A 2 p.m. show will be offered on July 13. Ashley gets details about the performance from some of…

What is epigenetics? Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence. What does that mean in English? Scott Richardson tells us in this edition of “High Tech in the Heartland”.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Todd Hastings with Hope House of Quincy as he tries to find a home for expectant mothers who need assistance. The issue, which was not supported by the Quincy Plan Commission, goes before the full Quincy City Council Monday night.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Keaton Bartz of Gardner Camp and Matt Bergman of State Street Bank about Gardner Camp. Gardner Camp, founded in 2012, is a not-for-profit, private foundation established by the generosity of the late John Willis “Jack” Gardner, II. Gardner Camp consists of 540 acres of land located in the Mississippi River…

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the future. What’s popping up on their feeds. What’s hot and what’s not. And what’s happening for the holiday weekend. Brittany and Ashley have never felt more sorry for St. Ellen, despite that she is getting a diamond for her anniversary.

Madeline Davis with Hancock County 4-H gives us an update on what is happening with that organization and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with his latest tales of scams, scoundrels and scalawags.

Catherine Meckes from the Community Foundation and Megan Costigan with the Tracy Family Foundation about getting kids involved in philanthropy. Then Ashley and Brittany do a little EFB Coffee Talk about Brittany’s favorite topic: The food and beverage tax.

Filling potholes and where is the food and beverage tax money going? It’s Minutes with the Mayor from Mercantile Bank.

Get ready to run at the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation’s Hannibal Cannibal this Saturday. Angie Wilcoxen gives Ashley all the details right before she gets slobbered all over from our Pet of the Month, Phoenix. Herb from the Quincy Humane Society tells us all about this happy boy.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the folks from the Quincy Public Library about all of the great things going on for teens and tweens this summer. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Circuit Judge Chris Pratt about his upcoming election to keep the seat he was appointed to and then Scott Edlin stops by to give us an update on the Gem City Concert Series.

Nate and Kate talk about IV’s to replenish and refuel during this hot Quincy summer. Brought to you by Luxe Health and Wellness Spa.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Brian Spotts, who has created his own line of seasonings and rubs for grilling and smoking. You can get Spotted Hog seasonings locally as well! Check out a sampling today, Saturday June 28 at Kohl Cash and Carry Showroom. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.