JWCC WINE PULL

Brittany Boll talks to Barb Holthaus of the John Wood Community College Foundation about this Thursday’s Wine Pull event which serves as a fundraiser for the Pathways to Promise program.

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ELECTRIC FOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS

Randy takes Brittany and Ashley across the river to Palmyra and the Electric Fountain Coffee Roasters facility. If you love the smell of coffee, you should go there for that alone, but Ryan Christian is shipping coffee all over the country. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Road Trips with Randy.

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JAKE MESSMER

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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Lisa Garner, CDS Office Technologies

CDS Office Technologies is a full-line office technology reseller and solution provider, representing all of the major manufacturers for Information Technology, communications, Copiers/Printers/Multifunction Devices, Video Surveillance, Public Safety and High-Definition Video Conferencing.

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KATHY BOLL

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…

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SEPT. 12

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.

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QUINCY CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION AND EFB COFFEE TALK

Bill Machold talks to Ashley about the upcoming Quincy Civic Music Association schedule and then she and Brittany dive into a little EFB Coffee Talk. Today’s Coffee Talk is all about BF’s—nope, not just the kind you’re thinking of. From fitness goals to neighborhood shortcuts, from over-the-top homecoming proposals to the quirkiest modern trends, we’ve…

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Sept. 10

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.

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DUCK RACING FOR THE RIVERFRONT AND THE MAGNETIC WORKSHOP

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.

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The Abbey

Ashley and Brittany dive into the culinary goodness that is The Abbey. Rod McClean gives a brief overview and Ashley even breaks out her vintage “Abbey Girl” gear. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Taste of the Town.

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RONI VANAUSDALL

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.

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Sept. 5

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!

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SEPT. 3

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!

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It’s Adams County Bicentennial Week!

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…

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WILSON TREE FARM

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.

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AUGUST 29

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…

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FOOTBALL AND MASSAGES

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.…

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WHOLLY JUBILEE

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…

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DUSTIN BURNETT

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.

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AUGUST 22

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.

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Kayaking Quincy Bay

Buckle up, Quincy—it’s time for another Road Trip with Randy! This week, Ashley, Brittany, and Randy head out to Kessler Park where See Quincy director Holly Cain convinces us (well, two of us) to try their relatively new kayak rental program on the Mighty Mississippi. Spoiler alert: Randy flat-out refused to get in one, but…

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Quarter Castle

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jeremy Jenkins about bringing old school arcade games back to the Quincy Town Center with the opening of Quarter Castle. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

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BEAU BECRAFT

Brittany is late to the party with her Muddy World Order swag, which you can order here, but she Ashley and Bobby discuss nuisance abatement, property rights and do good fences make good neighbors? Then the multi-talented Beau Becraft joins the Club to talk about marketing, production and media in general.

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August 15

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…

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AUGUST 14

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.…

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QUANTUM COMPUTING

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…

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AUGUST 12

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.

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KELLY’S

Brittany Boll is back on the restaurant beat and she stops at one of her favorite haunts, Kelly’s for this installment of Taste of the Town. Brittany chats with Mr. Kelly’s, Rod McClean, about the Quincy staple, it’s traditions and why you should make the special effort to tackle the Broadway Barricades to make your…

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U.S. Rep. Mary Miller

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-15, Illinois) was the keynote speaker for the annual Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Dinner hosted by the Adams County Republican Party. She talked about the “Golden Age” in reference to the Trump Administration. “Honestly, I have trouble keeping track of all he’s done,” Miller told MRN before her formal speech. “I think he loves our…

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Rose Solutions

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.

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CHRIS DUERR AND GOOD WINE

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.

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August 8

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.

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FANTASY FOOTBALL AND OZZY OSBOURNE

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…

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ETHAN’S RODEO

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.

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AUG. 5

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…

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Alejandra Giesing

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.

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JARED HOLBROOK QCES FOUNDATION

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.

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GOLDEN COLLECTIVE

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.

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Shawna Sprinkle Pollreisz

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…

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Aug. 1

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…

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7-29

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.

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MODERN PORTRAIT

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.

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BRANDON VANCAMP

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…

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7-25

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.

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BAD HOLIDAYS

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.…

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MINUTES WITH THE MAYOR 7-22

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…

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THE PHILLIPS FARM

Located in central Adams County, stately Phillips Manor towers over the rolling farmland of the estate of Randy and Marcy Phillips. Actually, it’s just our buddy Randy giving Brittany a tour of his house where great parties, great fake music and great real fireworks tend to happen from time to time. SEE Quincy, the Quincy…

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QPL DIRECTOR ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

The blank pages to the story of what’s happening to the Quincy Public Library’s executive director are creating a cliffhanger that may or may not be answered at the next library board meeting. What Muddy River News can report as the only media outlet at a special meeting Saturday is that Executive Director Kathleen Helsabeck…

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LIBERTY BANK

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.

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ALLISON HUBER

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…

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JULY 18

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.

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THE CATTLEMAN – STEVE LUCIE

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…

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DICK BROS.

Ashley and Brittany jump in the car with Randy to head to the block of York Street and the Dick Bros. Brewery complex. They go spelunking … sort of through the tunnels and end up with martinis. Go figure.

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