Hospital Sisters of St. Francis
SPRINGFIELD — On July 2, 1844, a Franciscan priest, Father Christopher Bernsmeyer, witnessed the religious commitment of women in Our Lady of Grace Chapel in Telgte, a village outside the city of Muenster, Westphalia, Germany. This marked the foundation of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, a religious community dedicated to the…
Read MoreSUNDAY SITDOWN WITH NATE AND KATY FOR MAY 4
Nate and Katy from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa are in for another Sunday Sitdown to talk about the most popular procedures and what bugs Katy about Nate. Luxe Health and Wellness brings you the Sunday Sitdown.
Read MoreHOOPER PHOTOGRAPHY
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Teri Hooper from Hooper Photography about senior pictures, wedding pictures and all things in-between.
Read MoreBEYOND THE BULLRING – Hank “The Crank” DeLonjay
Bob Gough and Steve Eighinger review a fantastic opening night of racing at Quincy Raceways then Bob sits down with the legend, Hank DeLonjay to talk about the many improvements made to the facility since his nephew, Jeff, took over last year.
Read MoreMAY TIDINGS
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about MRN’s four-year journey and the future. Also, the transition of the mayor’s office and balancing news coverage.
Read MoreSHANE IN THE FAST LANE ON SCHUCK’S TRUCK — MIKE TERRY
Shane Hulsey talks to Quincy High School tennis swami Mike Terry on this edition of our tailgate series, brought to you by Shottenkirk Toyota.
Read MoreMRM for May 2
Getting you ready for Dogwood Weekend with Bob Gough and Brittany Boll. News, weather and SPORTS! Speaking of sports, R&R Golf’s Ray Weast gives Brittany her first golf lesson. No animals were harmed during this experiment.
Read MoreShingles anybody?
Parental discretion is advised. Do you know anyone who has ever had shingles? Klitz explains how painful it is, while pontificating about the deceased Pope. Frankie hammers home the ridiculousness of fast food prices and Klitz reminds Frankie that everyone is going to get cancelled.
Read MoreBLESSING SELF CENTER AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Ashley finds out what the Blessing BEST Self Center is and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about Real ID scams.
Read MoreDOGWOOD WITH THE QUINCY ART CENTER AND WHAT IS AN ORDINANCE VIOLATION?
Ashley finds out the dish on what the Quincy Art Center is doing for Dogwood weekend and Mike Seaver with the City of Quincy joins EFB Coffee Talk to discuss ordinance violations and how the come about.
Read MoreYMCA SUMMER CAMP AND PETS OF THE WEEK
Ashley gets the details on how to get your kids signed up for this year’s YMCA Summer Camp then the Quincy Humane Society brings not one, but two huskies in for you to adopt!
Read MoreSCHUCK ON A TRUCK, SHANE IN THE FAST LANE EDITION – BRANDON SAAK
Shane Hulsey pinch hits for Matt Schuckman and talks to Brandon Saak of the Quincy Doggy Paddlers, the city’s new Prospect League franchise. Shane will be doing play-by-play for the team’s home games this year!
Read MoreTO THE BOOKMOBILE!
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf and Gina Miller show off the Quincy Public Library’s new Bookmobile! Gina is the “Mobile Librarian” or “Bookwoman”. So that makes Ron either “Bookboy” or “Bookworm”.
Read MoreNUTRITION HQ
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Tyler Holt with Nutrition HQ about healthy supplements and you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to take them. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreJUSTIN COFFEY
What is happening with these crazy up and down markets? What is happening with these tariffs? How did the United States fund itself before the income tax? Dr. Coffey explains the history to Frankie Muprhy-Giesing.
Read MoreAPRIL AZOTEA
Fresh off her big win in the Hannibal Ward 2 primary, April Azotea joins Ashley and Brittany to talk about the race and some news about her future career outside of politics.
Read MoreBEYOND THE BULLRING
Here’s the first episode of Beyond the Bullring from Be Dry Roofing and Quincy Raceways.
Read MoreMRM for April 25
Get ready for your weekend with Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. News, weather and sports from the Muddy River crew.
Read MoreTHE LORENZO BULL HOUSE AT DOGWOOD AND DOB WITH THE BBB
It’s almost Dogwood weekend and the Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House are welcoming the community to come visit. Ashley talks about that and then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau as the latest scams perpetuated by scoundrels, scalawags and scofflaws.
Read MoreTERESA ADAMS HOUSE AND YA CAHN’T PAHK YA CA IN YA YAHD
Ashley finds out the latest with the Teresa Adams House which supports families with sick patients at Blessing Hospital and then Brittany and Mackenzie Vallee join EFB Coffee Talk to discuss Mackenzie’s monster truck and why she can no longer park it in her yard at 30th and Maine.
Read MoreAreas of Sexpertise: The April edition of “Ask Leah”
This project is in partnership with Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic. Have a topic you’d like us to cover or questions you’d like an expert’s feedback on? We want to hear from you. Submit your questions and requests 100 percent anonymously at this link. MRN’s Aspen Gengenbacher and Leah Heming of the Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic discuss sexual…
Read MoreDOT STEM GRANTS AND MOM AND ME TEA
If you are a school looking for STEM dollars, apply for this grant by May 1 . Over the past two years, Dot Foods has worked with educators across the region to deliver teacher training and support hands-on STEM learning. This new grant program expands that effort by helping schools launch or grow projects that engage…
Read MoreTHE PATIO
Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips head to The Patio to get the full tour of this iconic Quincy landmark from owners Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger. And what exactly is a Chambong? SEE Quincy brings you Taste of the Town.
Read MoreQFD CHIEF STEVE SALRIN
MRN’s David Adam talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about his new position and the rash of fires in vacant buildings around the city.
Read MoreMACKENZIE FINLEA
Mackenzie Finlea is guest directing at Quincy Community Theatre this summer and has experience in several technical theatre roles. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf’s talks to her about her experiences. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreSARAH DEIEN
Sarah Deien stops by to talk about the great work Hannibal’s Reidel Foundation does for non-profits. We also touch on the state of local media and politics with the former news anchor. Brittany, Bobby and Ashley also discuss sports complexes and Easter, which is Brittany’s favorite high holy day … especially this year falling on…
Read MoreMRM for April 18, 2025
Happy Good Friday! News, weather and sports all coming up on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.
Read MoreMEET ANNIE C. RELLER
Meet the newest Muddy Buddy: Annie C. Reller. She’s from Seattle and she’ll be interning for Muddy River News for a couple of months. Ashley finds out a little bit about Annie.
Read MoreEFB COFFEE TALK AND WHAT IS THE AAUW?
Judy Taylor stops by to tell Ashley all about the American Association of University Women and what the organization does. Then, Brittany slides into the DM for some EFB Coffee Talk about women in space as a group of celebs return from their Blue Origin flight.
Read MoreClarity Healthcare and recognizing QHS Grads
Ashley gets an update from our friends at Clarity Healthcare and then the Quincy Public Schools Foundation rolls out its 2025 graduation congratulations signs
Read MoreBARB AND CHUCK MCCLAIN
Muddy TV Cribs takes you to 230 S. 24th Street and the home of Barb and Chuck McClain. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
Read MoreBishop Paprocki
As Holy Week begins, MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield about the Catholic Church and its place in today’s world.
Read MoreSUMMY TIRE
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chad Smith about Summy Tire as the business celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreJEFF DORSEY
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about civility in the world of social media commentary and how it seems to be lacking. Can we help clean it up? Then, Jeff Dorsey comes in to talk about the responsibility of voting, thoughts about running for office and how the media landscape has changed since he came to…
Read MoreMRM for April 11
A recap of the week’s events and a look ahead. It’s Muddy River mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency.
Read MoreSAM DANCER
Frankie has another visit with Sam Dancer to talk about health, fitness and spirituality.
Read MoreNATIONAL TOM SAWYER DAYS AND DOB WITH THE BBB
The Hannibal Jaycees are getting ready for this year’s National Tom Sawyer Days and Ashley gets the scoop. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with the latest scams that she may or may not fall for.
Read MoreRON KINSCHERF AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Ron Kinscherf updates us on his latest children’s book and talks about the process of becoming an author. Then Ashley and Brittany open up the latest can of EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreQuincy’s History and the Masons
These are two separate topics for those wondering. Rob Mellon, the director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, stops by then Steve O’Dear, Jr. lets us know what is happening with our local Masons.
Read More828 N. 6th Fire
Drone footage provided by Brian Lewton.
Read MoreLUXE SUNDAY SITDOWN APRIL 6
Nate and Katy give you some great information from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa this week. So what is the difference between Botox and filler?
Read MoreRAE DESIGN
Ron Kinscherf talks to Kirstin Protsman of Rae Design about branding and crafting an image.
Read MoreLINDA MOORE
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the mayor’s race then they hear from the winner herself — Mayor-elect Linda Moore
Read MoreMRM April 4, 2025
Today’s edition of Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. Interviews, news, weather, sports and Brittany’s hair!
Read MoreAPRIL 3 2025
Probably needs to be a parental guidance warning on this one. Josh has schwetty parts and Frankie is dry and scaly, according to reports.
Read MoreENDURANCE RUN AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Greg and Jennifer Leftwich talk about the Endurance Run to honor their son then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about digital scams.
Read MoreEFB COFFEE TALK EXTENDED DANCE MIX
Ashley and Brittany get the whole show to themselves. God help us.
Read MoreMOORE WINS QUINCY MAYOR’S RACE
Comments from Linda Moore and Mike Troup. Video by Brittany Boll and Bob Gough
Read MoreRONNIE MCKENZIE
From educating people about ASL to using his platform to spread awareness and positivity, Ronnie McKenzie is redefining what it means to be an advocate in the digital age. We’re so excited for this special Club Muddy to share his journey, his insights, and his mission to make the world more inclusive. Then, Bobby joins…
Read MorePREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND PET OF THE WEEK
Can we be nice to our kids and our pets please? Barb Baker Chapin stops by to talk about Transitions increasing the awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month and then Brittany Boll gets to play with a dog from the Quincy Humane Society in our Pet of the Week segment, sponsored by State Farm agent…
Read MoreSTEVE LOOTEN
Longtime area sportscaster Steve Looten has put together a compilation of quotes from athletes and other notables to inspire you or at least make you think a bit. He chats with fellow author Ron Kinscherf. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
Read MoreTHE RELIC HUNTER
On this episode of Muddy River Gems brought to you by Dot Foods, we’ll go arrowhead collecting with the master. Going down dirt roads, walking through creeks, we introduce you to a man with an eye for the ancient.
Read MoreLINDA MOORE FOR MAYOR
MIKE TROUP
MRN’s David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and his challenger, Linda Moore, to discuss the city’s mayoral campaign as it enters its final days.
Read MoreLINDA MOORE
MRN’s David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and his challenger, Linda Moore, to discuss the city’s mayoral campaign as it enters its final days.
Read MoreENCHANTED BOOKS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jennifer Tournear of Enchanted Books about running a locally owned bookstore and how she stands out against the big boxes and online booksellers.
Read MoreTHE RETURN OF THE DUCK
Brittany brings the bad words this week and gets ducked, but Ashley, of course, follows suit. St. Robert just tries to keep it between the ditches. We talk elections, anniversaries and other nonsense.
Read MoreMARCH 28
Welcome to Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. A look a the week’s news and a preview of what’s coming up.
Read MoreQRILE DISCUSSION
For months, members of the group Q-RILE (an acronym for Quincy for Registration Inspection Licensing Enactment) collected signatures from members of the community to get their ordinance proposal on the ballot for the next election. After securing enough signatures, the proposal is set to appear as a ballot referendum on Tuesday. As it is non-binding, even upon…
Read MoreMarch 27
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Read MoreSCHUCK DADDY
Frankie Murphy-Giesing turns the tables and interviews a guy who usually asks the questions … Matt Schuckman, the daddy of Muddy River Sports.
Read MoreODD FELLOWS AND ODD LADIES … BETTER KNOWN AS EFB COFFEE TALK
Members of the Odd Fellows stop by to talk about their latest activities and events. Then, Ashley and Brittany get into the EFB Coffee Talk about landlords and tenants.
Read MoreVILLA KATHRINE AND YOUNG LIFE
The Villa Kathrine is open and Paul Brown reminds us on what it has to offer. Then, Jacob Hollensteiner talks about taking over Young Life.
Read MoreHERRINGTON’S BENYA HOME
This month’s edition of Muddy TV Cribs shows you the home of Gail and Steve Herrington. It’s a John Benya designed home. Benya, a Quincy native, is widely recognized for his mid-modern style of architecture. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
Read MoreRK CLEANING SERVICES
Ron Kinscherf talks to the people with RK Cleaning Services about the growth of their business. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreMARCH 22
Frankie Murphy Giesing and Josh Klitz get into the gory details of the death of Gene Hackman and then deftly switch to muscle cars. Hooligans brings you Frankie and The Klitz.
Read MoreMRM for March 21, 2025
Bob Gough and Brittany Boll bring you Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.
Read MoreDOUBLE HEARTS RANCH AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Bob Gough fills in for Ashley Conrad and talks to Tamitha Ague with Double Hearts Ranch near Monroe City about horses, camping and state parks. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau updates us with the Scam Tracker!
Read MoreUNITED WE FEUD AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Jenna Hull with United Way of Adams County and Rich Marcolla get you ready for the “United We Feud” fundraiser where Ashley is one of the contestants. Then Brittany slides into the DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreMISSOURI 4H FAMILY FARM AND MURDER AT THE PIZZERIA
Ashley talks to Leanne James about her family’s Missouri 4-H Century Farm award of the Year and then Kevin Williams from Quincy Catholic Charities gets us ready for Murder at the Pizzeria!
Read MoreAREAS OF SEXPERTISE
If we received the same level of education for everything else as what we receive in regards to sex, we’d have writers who couldn’t spell, bankers who couldn’t count and lawyers with no concept of the justice system. We’re not necessarily here to debate why we don’t learn these things sooner, but we are here to make…
Read MoreSUNDAY SITDOWN WITH NATE AND KATY
Luxe Health and Wellness Spa brings you the Sunday Sitdown with Nate and Katy. Get to know this couple who have started their business back home and are growing it … along with their family.
Read MoreBILL LANTZ, QUINCY REGIONAL AIRPORT
Quincy’s airport director talks about the challenges of getting consistent passenger airline service out of Baldwin Field.
Read MoreBOWLING GREEN POLICE CHIEF NEWS CONFERENCE
Video from Citizen Standpoint News. There is some graphic language.
Read MoreBILL TERLISNER
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany quickly get you caught up on the topics of the week and continue with the St. Pat’s Weekend celebration. When you are celebrating this weekend, you could stop at Cedar Club, owned by the always gregarious Bill Terlisner, or “Barn” as Ashley lovingly refers to him as. The successful businessman, Alton…
Read MoreST. PAT’S EDITION
The extended holiday St. Patrick’s weekend has started at Muddy River. We suggest you get your corned beef at Kohl’s Cash and Carry Showroom and we show you how to make a delicious rueben. Or just get your corned beef and cabbage there for the weekend. We also let you know all of the hotspots…
Read MoreST. PAT’S WEEKEND AT OLE WOLFHOUND
A five day St. Pat’s Weekend? Erin Go Bragh! If you make a trip to Hannibal, stop in at Ole Wolfhound Pub for great Irish food and beverages. #hannibalmo #stpatricksday
Read MoreBIKE TRAILS AND ROOF SCAMS
Ashley talks to Alex Adams about biking trails and then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau warns us to beware of the people who offer “free roof inspections.”
Read MoreRSVP AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Heath Richmond from John Wood Community College talks about the RSVP program and the ladies spill the tea on Coffee Talk from EFB.
Read MoreSWEET FREEZE AND COLORECTAL CANCER DETECTION
Ashley talks to Lori George with Blessing Hospital about colorectal cancer detection and Caroline Weisenberger from Sweet Freeze brings some freeze dried candy for us to try.
Read MoreBUD’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…
Read MoreKELSEY 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…
Read MoreMRM MARCH 7
Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll have the latest in news, weather and sports to get you ready for the weekend.
Read MoreBOYS 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…
Read MoreWHISKEY, WINE AND WHISKERS AND WEDDING SCAMMERS
Sally Westerhoff talks about how Whiskey, Wine and Whiskers got started to benefit the Cat Coalition and Don O’Brien scares Ashley with wedding scams, even though she says she’s never getting married again … wait, that came out wrong …
Read MoreDARRELL 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.
Read MoreMuddy Night Lights Episode 10
Muddy Night Hoops, powered by Farm & Home Supply, airs live from 8 p.m. to 9:30 on Monday nights during the prep basketball season to highlight court action throughout West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri.
Read MoreLET THERE BE LIGHT AND EFB COFFEE TALK
We talk about fundraising efforts to help QHS and QND athletics with Jimmie Patterson from The Scoreboard and Ashley and Brittany spill the tea on the proposed housing complex on Columbus Road on EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreAUTISM
We dedicate today’s Daily Muddy to a discussion on autism with representatives from the Judevine Center and Great River Autism.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE – 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…
Read MoreNATIONAL BUILDING ARTS CENTER
In the shadow of the Gateway Arch, history is all around a lot and building in Sauget, Ill. Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to the National Building Arts Center.
Read MoreSTEVE 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.
Read MorePLAYING 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.
Read MoreGEM CITY CONCERT SERIES
Scott Edlin and Craig Pool talk about the big acts coming in this July as the Gem City Concert Series returns July 18 and July 19 to Quincy’s Lincoln Park.
Read MoreFeb. 28 program
Emma Dalke is leaving us for a new opportunity up north. We wish her well! So have a jam-packed last show for her.
Read MoreQUINCY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Sara Meyer from the Quincy Children’s Museum gives us a program update and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with church scams.
Read MoreAMEREN AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Kevin Young from Ameren talks about line workers and getting power to your home. Then Brittany slides into Ashley’s DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreJWCC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND PET OF THE WEEK
Kristen Ritterbusch from John Wood Community College talks about workforce development and the Quincy Humane Society brings in a pooch for Pet of the Week. Will Ashley take another animal home?
Read MoreDOWNTOWN QUINCY LOFTS
This month’s edition of Muddy TV Cribs shows off some loft living in Downtown Quincy. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
Read MoreMuddy Night Hoops Episode 9
Muddy Night Hoops, powered by Farm & Home Supply, airs live from 8 p.m. to 9:30 on Monday nights during the prep basketball season to highlight court action throughout West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri.
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