BUD’S PAINT AND BODY SHOP

Bud’s Paint and Body Shop was founded in 1945 by Wayne F. “Bud” Englehardt after he returned home from the Navy and serving in World War II. Bud’s Paint & Body Shop has been loyally serving Northeast Missouri for over seventy-five years. Today Bud’s Paint & Body Shop is run by Larry, Bud’s son, and…

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KELSEY SPRINKLE

Bobby talks about Lent and Ashley and Brittany thought he said “lint.” They also discuss the future of commercial air service in Quincy … or if there is a future for commercial air service in Quincy. Then, Kelsey Sprinkle from Ram’s Horn Body Art Studio talks tats and they discuss graffiti as art. Also, there…

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BOYS AND THEIR TOYS

Frankie and Josh talk about the cool kids toys for the young, young at heart and the oldsters. Josh, noting his age, says while Hooligans will not be open for the 5:05 a.m crowd on St. Pat’s., you can head to 10th and Washington at 10 a.m. to get your green on for the March…

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DARRELL HENZE

Henze sat down with Muddy River News for a 45 minute interview on March 3 to discuss what happened during the closed session meeting. Quincy Public School officials were informed the interview was happening and given an opportunity to respond. They declined.

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EXCLUSIVE – NIEMANN FOODS ANNOUNCEMENT

In a Muddy River News exclusive, Niemann Foods, Inc. (NFI) announced Monday it will be constructing a Haymakers convenience store, becoming the first major tenant at the West Quincy Port Authority site. Rich Niemann Jr., CEO and president of NFI, said he believes the store will cost at least $10 million. The 7,000-square foot facility…

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STEVE BELKO

John Wood Community College political science and history professor Steve Belko talks about New Illinois and its likelihood of happening and then how the state and federal governments are working together … or not … in the current political climate.

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PLAYING HARDBALL WITH SOFTBALL

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany discuss the firing of the Quincy High School softball coach over a social media post and administrators feeling “disrespected”. Then, they put a bow on the primary as Ashley learns how to use a microphone for the first time. Kudos for Brittany for her keen sense of observation.

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FBI RAID VIDEOS

Videos submitted by neighbors show the sights and sounds of officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation during an operation on the morning of Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, with the Quincy Police Department at a residence in the 800 block of S. Sixth.

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MEGAN REDSHAW

Attorney Megan Redshaw talks about MRN’s Tim Bliefnick interview as she was part of his defense team. She also is friends with RFK, Jr. and talks about his appointment, DOGE and other D.C. happenings.

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FEB. 21

MRN covers the FBI raids in Quincy this morning and we talk to the director of the QCT performance of Waitress. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

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FEB. 20

Both Frankie and The Klitz were born in the late 1970s, so they both feel they have a lot of opinions on their era of fashion, movies, and the music of their childhoods. They also discuss what it was like to maneuver through however their mothers were dressing them at the time. Sometimes it was…

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RITCHIE KRACHT

Ritchie Kracht still needs a couple more weeks to catch Roy Webb, who lasted about six weeks in the Hannibal School District superintendent’s post before changing his mind. But will Ritchie Kracht be around as long as Susan Johnson led the district? MRN Editor David Adam interviews the newly leader of the Hannibal schools.

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FEB. 14

Happy Valentine’s Day! Bob and Emma have a packed show with interviews from couples who own and operate businesses together and a sneak peak at Quincy’s newest restaurant and first Indian restaurant.

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JENNY AND SAM DANCER

Wait? Wasn’t Sam Dancer just on Club Muddy? Yes, but he wife was invited on Frankie Say also. So Jenny Dancer is the guest and Sam tags along. They talk about fitness, traveling and making a difference in their hometown.

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A DAILY MUDDY TRIPLEHEADER!

Ashley with a tripleheader today! First, Morgan Parker from Quincy Medical Group says it’s almost Bridge the Gap signup time. Then, Dave Oakley talks about how the Richard Eells House is being updated and finally, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau has some scams of love for Ashley.

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BLACKLIGHT BINGO AND WIN TICKETS TO THE FURBALL

Stephen Wiewel of Firefighters Local 63 gives us the info on the Blacklight Bingo fundraiser then Brittany and Ashley get in the giveaway groove on EFB Coffee Talk by giving away tickets to the Fabulous Furball! Comment with your pet pictures below for your chance to enter our giveaway and listen to EFB  coffee talk…

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Tim Bliefnick

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: MRN Editor David Adam interviewed Tim Bliefnick at the Menard Correctional Center on Feb. 5, the day after he had learned about the Supreme Court ruling. Muddy River News will post the full interview on Wed. Feb. 12.

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FULL SERVICE ROOFING

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to John Schemerhorn with Full Service Roofing about the roofing business and if there is a price impact when large-scale catastrophies such as the Los Angeles fires happen. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.

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What is a cimbalom? And romance scams with the BBB

Ashley talks to Jane Polett from the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association about this weekend’s “Adventures and Explorations”  concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…

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THUNDER BREAD AND EFB COFFEE TALK

John Ator, a student at Western High School, is getting graphic novels published. Ashley has so many questions and she might get to be a character in one! Brittany then slides into the DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk about how the City of Quincy is going to pending sales taxes.

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PAULA GOUGH

Paula Gough has just retired as the Northeast Missouri district engineer for MoDOT. We talk about highways, how they get built and what’s the next big project.

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JERSEYS

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf sits down with James Barnett of Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point, who is getting ready to open a second location in Mt. Sterling. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.

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SOFTBALL AFTER DARK

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about softball and baseball in the dark and how much money schools get. Ashley doesn’t believe Quincy’s school property tax rate is lower than other places of similar size in Illinois.

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JAN. 31

Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency is on. Bob Gough and Emma Dalke get you caught up on what happened this week and give you a glimpse of what is coming up on Muddy River News and Muddy River Sports.

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SPEED PUZZLING AND DOB WITH THE BBB

Ray Wilson chats with Ashley about the upcoming speed puzzling event happening Feb. 8 at The Ambiance. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to scare Ashley with his latest tales of the Scammy McScammersons who want to take your money.

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VETS HOME TOUR

The 80-room domiciliary features state-of-the-art, single-occupancy rooms designed to offer a more intimate, comfortable setting for veterans in need of independent living services. Along with the new independent living spaces, the project includes a new 210-bed skilled care facility to accommodate veterans who require more intensive medical and nursing care.

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GREG MENDOZA

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Greg Mendoza who has written a book called “The Book”. So what is behind that title? From one author to another, they discuss. The Quincy Public Library brings you “Book Nook”.

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116 N. 18TH QUINCY

Step inside 166 N. 18th Street here in Quincy. You know the one…with the stone lions and grand stone arch in the front. See Quincy and Muddy RIver TV presents Muddy TV Cribs where we get an inside look into peoples’ houses. In this episode, we tour the home of William J Maier and Michael A…

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JON MCCOY

MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with the new chairman of the Adams County Republican Central Committee to talk about President Trump, refereeing squabbles within the party and why the party has dominated local politics for more than a decade.

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Aaron Peters

Brittany isn’t nearly as excited as Bobby and Randy are about superhero movies. Bobby sounds like RFK, Jr. And Aaron Peters stops by to talk about selling cars, selling houses and how social media enhances his business.

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RODHOUSE SENTENCING

An eight-woman, four-man jury found Rodhouse, 31, guilty of all 19 felony charges on Nov. 8, and Judge Charles H.W. Burch sentenced Austin Rodhouse Wednesday to life sentences on four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault — a crime that typically would have a maximum sentence of 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.…

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JEFF MAYS

MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with Jeff Mays, who is leaving his position with the City of Quincy next month. They discuss his long tenure of public service from state representative to lobbyist to state government agency director before working with the city’s administration.

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RYAN HINKAMPER

Frankie and Ryan discuss what may be or could be the greatest wealth transfer in human history. Digital assets are all the rage in the financial world. They discuss what’s happening in the news.

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INDIAN FOOD AND CHRIS BUNCH

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about going wild over Indian food. The ladies say Quincy is now more than just a “burgers, tenderloins, and fries” town while Bobby is a bit skeptical. Then Chris Bunch stops by to talk about concerns about the second Donald Trump presidential term from a Democrat’s perspective.

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WINE GAL MEETS WHISKEY GUY

Christy Huebner with Wine Gal meets Whiskey Guy talks about Downtown Quincy’s newest nightspot, where you can find great wine, whiskeys, cocktails and beers. The establishment is also available if you want to hold your private event there.

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JASON PARROTT

The City of Quincy’s new director of planning and development stops by to talk about taking over the department and future developments in the city. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany ask why there’s no water to fight fires in California when it is next to an ocean.

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JAN. 10

Bob Gough and Emma Dalke debut Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. What’s happening up, down and around the area as well as weather and a sports preview. Be sure to watch our extended version of Muddy River Mornings every Friday.

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