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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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.…

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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.…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

DEATH OF A BREWER

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…

Read More

JUSTIN HAUBRICH

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.

Read More

Happy Birthday, Klitz

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.

Read More

MEGAN DUESTERHAUS AND DOB WITH THE BBB

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…

Read More

QUINCY EMBERS AND EFB COFFEE TALK

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.

Read More

JULY 8

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.

Read More

July 7

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”.

Read More

HOPE HOUSE

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.

Read More

GARDNER CAMP

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…

Read More

AI AND ALGORYTHMS

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.

Read More

July 4

Happy Independence Day, America! Muddy River Mornings tells you where to find the fireworks and other celebrations this holiday weekend. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.

Read More

TAG Program and EFB Coffee Talk

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.

Read More

Ask Leah — What is pride?

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 the many…

Read More

TEENS AND TWEENS

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.

Read More

Henry Lay Center

Randy Phillips and Mark McDonald visit Saint Louis University’s Henry Lay Center near Louisiana, Missouri. It’s full of trails, scultputures, and stories that makes for a perfect family trip for enjoying life outdoors. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.

Read More

SPOTTED HOG SEASONINGS & RUBS

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.

Read More

THE QUINCY ACCENT

How many people don’t have an inner monologue? In other words, if you don’t talk to yourself, is it because you don’t have anything between your ears? Quincy seems to have a few different accents and they range between “city” and “country.”  Do you have a city accent or a country accent?

Read More

DOUG ARNSMAN

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany discuss following zoning laws even when sometimes it doesn’t seem like the right thing to do and more chat about the sad situation at Denman Elementary School. Then, Brittany and Ashley talk to Doug Arnsman about bar life in, and around, Quincy, realizing he was gay later in life and how,…

Read More

June 27

Summer is here and Muddy River Mornings has what you need to get your weekend rolling. National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal, the Quincy Grand Prix, Blues in the District. Get off the couch and have some fun this weekend.

Read More

JUNE 24

Ashley Conrad talks to Mayor Linda Moore about communications and electrical aggregation from Monday’s City Council meeting.   Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.

Read More

The Corner

Ashley and Brittany are hitting the red carpet for the very first time—Muddy River TV style! 🎤✨ Tonight, they’re in the spotlight at the premiere of The Corner, an independent film written by Quincy’s own Dan and Patrick McClain, also known as the Brothers McClain. Directed by Zachary Charles Raderstorf, CEO of Octopi Creative Studios,…

Read More

MARK PHILPOT

Club Muddy: Juneteenth, Race, and Real Talk with Mark Philpot In this episode of Club Muddy, we welcome Mark Philpot, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission Board, for a candid and meaningful conversation about Juneteenth, racism, and community impact. Mark shares insights on the history and significance of Juneteenth, the ongoing challenges of racism, and…

Read More

JASON MCCOY AND FREEDOM FEST

Seems Jason and Frankie like immigration quite a bit, but they don’t like illegal immigration at all because it’s against the law. What a shame. It also seems like Israel’s pounding of Iran could start a huge war, but may never allow Trump to get that elusive Nobel prize. Quincy’s Freedom Fest on the river,…

Read More