Kidzpacks
Jessica Dedert talks about the volunteer group that puts together thousands of meals a week for kids in the Quincy Public School system. And QU President Brian McGee tells us why he believes the school’s enrollment took a big jump this year. Liquor Booth, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Utopia, Harvey’s, The Abbey and Instant Replay bring…
Read MoreBrian McGee, Quincy University
David Adam talks to the president of Quincy University about this year’s big freshman class and updates us on other issues at the college.
Read MoreBrian McGee, Quincy University
David Adam talks to the president of Quincy University about this year’s big freshman class and updates us on other issues at the college. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreRecycling Rap
MRN Editor David Adam makes a quick appearance as showrunner, then Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about recycling in Quincy.
Read MoreGet ready to strut mutts
Ashley Conrad talks about the upcoming Quincy Humane Society Mutt Strut and David Adam chats with Larry Brumbaugh about trees as the leaves start to fall.
Read MoreFishing for Freedom Fundraiser
Ashley gets you ready to head north to the Red Dog Saloon for the annual Fishing for Freedom fundraiser this Saturday in Meyer. We also tell you a little bit about this wonderful project.
Read MoreFundraising and Flying
Ashley is back from vacation and talks to Jordan Lenz of 2X4’s for Hope about their upcoming fundraiser this Saturday. Bob Gough talks to Randy Phillips about bringing the Stinson Summit to Quincy Regional Airport, also this weekend.
Read MoreSterling Awards
Alicia Cunningham of Sterling Awards talks about engraving and the awards business and how it has grown over the last year. Business Spotlight is brought to you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
Read MoreJacob Nacke
The new Hannibal Police Chief stops by to talk about his department. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreGoodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Video by Randy Industries Okay, so the cliched Rolling Stones reference was obvious, but Quincy’s Ruby Tuesday is finally coming down. By the way, let me pull a Steve Eighinger. Here are my top 10 Rolling Stones songs: Can’t Always Get What You Want Sympathy For The Devil Honky Tonk Woman Tumbling Dice (homage to…
Read MoreGod save the Queen…and the Riverfront
Brittany Boll joins Frankie and Bobby this week to talk about the passing of Queen Elizabeth and money for the Quincy Riverfront.
Read MoreAMERICA STANDING STRONG
Ron Kinscherf interviews Robert J. Emery, author of America: Standing Strong about what the country has gone through over the last few years. Book Nook is sponsored by the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreAre you ready for the National Football League?
Bob Gough gets us ready for the opening weekend of the National Football League season by showing you where you can find the best grilled wings in town (Instant Replay) and where to stock up on beverages for tailgating or reclining (The Liquor Booth).
Read MoreSteampunked
Brittany Boll is in the chair today and talks about hanging out in Hannibal at its Steampunk Festival and she chats with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about sports streaming scams.
Read MoreTI-Trust
Ron Kinscherf talks to Brian Ippensen of TI Trust about the growth of the company since its name change. The Business Spotlight is brought to you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
Read MoreGood people on both sides
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley continue the discussion on the employment situation. Good workers, bad workers, good bosses and bad bosses.
Read MoreDoug Palmer, Culver-Stockton College
Bob Gough talks to the president of Culver-Stockton about the new school year and the challenges of higher education in a small college, small town setting. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreHelp Wanted
Ashley talks about looking for workers…or workers looking for better jobs…or whatever it is that is keeping unemployment low, but so many employers saying they need workers.
Read MoreBob Daly and The Midnight Ride for Hunger
Bob Daly of WGCA gets us ready for the Midnight Ride for Hunger to benefit Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.
Read MoreMayor Mike Troup
Quincy’s mayor talks about the push to expand Illinois 57 to four lanes south of the city and updates us on Quincy’s plans for recycling.
Read MoreMr. Deals
Ron Kinscherf talks to the new owner of Mr. Deals Auto Sales, Lafe Gooding, who has purchased the business from long-time owner Neal Coleman. Cason, Huff and Schlueter insurance brings you the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreAshley just paid off her student loans
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby discuss the plan to eliminate some, but not all, student loan debt. They also kick around feeling safe in Quincy.
Read MoreThree guards now convicted in prison inmate beating death
Ashley Conrad and David Adam discuss the tragic situation at the West-Central Illinois Correctional Facility in Mount Sterling and Ashley talks about millions of new road money wanted to transform those who enter Quincy from the west and the south.
Read MoreRon Kinscherf: August 24
Author Ron Kinscherf finds out what is new at the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreShots fired and charity scammers
Ashley Conrad reminds us that mostly bad things happen after midnight and Bob Gough talks with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about charity scam artists.
Read MoreBruening Heating and Air
Chad Bruening talks about getting your home ready for summer and winter. It’s a year-round process and if your unit is more than 20 years old, it’s probably not as efficient as it needs to be. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance sponsors the MRN Business Spotlight.
Read MoreBuilding it so they will come
Ulmus Academy now has its home in the former Adams Elementary School, but how will Quincy’s newest school look when it opens its doors on September 6?
Read MoreSixth Street-a-palooza
Bobby and Ashley listen to Frankie talk…seriously, a good discussion on the process of how Quincy’s Sixth Street Promenade is coming to life.
Read MoreWe hear from the kids
Ashley talks to her daughter, Norah, about getting ready for the start of school and we preview this week’s Club Muddy.
Read MoreSchool of Rock (and Country)
Quincy teachers head to their classrooms to get ready for students later in the week and new superintendent Dr. Todd Pettit has a message for them. Ashley also talks to Scott Edlin about his Gem City Music Festival, which is set to rock Downtown Quincy this weekend.
Read MoreAudits at gunpoint
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss why the IRS needs more armed agents and aging gracefully.
Read MoreArea Distributors
Bob Gough talks to Ken Sparrow of Area Distributors about the company’s growth since he and his partners acquired the company in 2020. Business Spotlight is brought to you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
Read MoreEthan’s Rodeo
Ethan Weiman was diagnosed with a form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma in July 2007. Ethan fought an amazing battle for 2 years. Ethan’s cancer was treated primarily at St. Louis Children Hospital, where he underwent several rounds of chemotherapy, surgeries to place central lines and remove tumors, a stem cell transplant followed by isolation,…
Read MoreCrazy times in a river town
Ashley Conrad talks about her dissatisfaction with our national leaders and how we might be nearing the zombie apocalypse and then chats with Bob Gough about how if we want Quincy to be a real river town, we need to fix a few things.
Read MoreHave gun, will travel
Ashley Conrad, Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips cross the river for an assignment and take a gun safety course with Practical Tactical.
Read MoreElephants and asses in the room
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley try to put a bow on the Adams County Board controversy in an extended dance mix version of Club Muddy.
Read MoreGovernment Transparency
Ashley and Bob wrap up the discussion on the Adams County Board’s Open Meetings Act violations. The Abbey, Harvey’s, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and Utopia bring you the Daily Muddy.
Read MoreAdams County Board Finance Committee meeting closed session from May 9, 2022
Adams County Board closed session recording from May 10, 2022
Quincy YMCA helping with housing
The Quincy YWCA is working to help with the housing situation in our community. Ashley talks to Maria Rench about that and the upcoming Voices for all Women gala.
Read MoreVervocity
Ron Kinscherf chats with Cody and Kayla Hageman of Vervocity about the world of the World Wide Web (does anyone call it that anymore?) and balancing running their business and family. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreSayeed Ali
Sayeed Ali discusses his tenure as Quincy School Board president as it draws to a close. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreOur Fair Queens…
Ashley and Brittany get you ready for the Adams County Fair and play with cows and bunnies. Lemon shake-ups and corn dogs for all! Harvey’s, Utopia, The Abbey, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and Instant Replay bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreGarbage Human?
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about recycling, Target and whether a shopping cart is a trash can.
Read MoreThere she is…
Ashley and Steve Eighinger talk about the Adams County Fair Queen Pageant and the start of this year’s fair. Utopia, The Abbey, Quincy Warehouse Bargains, Instant Replay and Harvey’s bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreThe return of the Freefall Convention?
Ashley Conrad and David Adam kick around the idea of the World Freefall Convention actually making a return to Quincy’s Baldwin Field.
Read MoreCorey Mehaffy
MRN Editor David Adam talks with Corey Mehaffy of the Northeast Missouri Economic Development Council. As president of the NEMO EDC, Mehaffy is responsible for all economic development efforts including business retention and expansion, business attraction and entrepreneurship for Hannibal, Marion County and Ralls County. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreUnderbrink’s Bakery
Bob Gough talks to Amy Stevens of Underbrink’s Bakery about getting up early to make pastries, cakes and pies and how she and her team have maintained one of Quincy’s sweetest traditions. Cason, Huff and Schleuter Insurance brings you the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreBack to school and high school sports coverage
Ashley Conrad tells teachers to enjoy their last month of break and talks to Bob Gough about some new publications available from Muddy River Sports.
Read MoreBrushes with fame
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about famous people they have run into and unwinding after a long day.
Read MoreRon Kinscherf for 7-20-22
Ron chats about the latest happenings at the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreQuincy’s Pothole Podcast
Ashley is drooling over the hot new truck in town and she talks with directors of the Ulmus Academy, who plan to start classes right after Labor Day.
Read MoreA hybrid show
We talk about Bob’s lack of sound engineering prowess and other fun stuff.
Read MoreWhat you do when you have technical difficulties
Bob Gough and Ashley Conrad host a hybrid version of Daily Muddy and Club Muddy because Bob isn’t a union-certified audio-visual specialist, even though he’s been doing this crap on and off for more than 30 years.
Read MorePractical Tactical
Bob Gough talks to Bob Havermale of Practical Tactical about the large indoor shooting range in LaGrange that serves shooters throughout the Midwest. Cason, Huff and Schlueter sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreThe Hammer of Media
MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks about the circus that was Judge Robert Adrian’s intention to seek retention announcement and addresses concerns about Club Muddy. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreAdams County Fair
Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about what’s new and what’s coming back to this year’s Adams County Fair. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreAdrian defiant, says he has ‘The Hammer of Justice’ and intends to stay on the bench
QUINCY — Cammy Vaughan was in the front of the line Tuesday afternoon. She was part of 25 or so people who wanted to protest Judge Robert Adrian’s announcement that he intends to stay on the bench. Vaughan was the young woman who went public after Adrian had overturned the sexual assault conviction of Drew Clinton,…
Read MoreDoor-to-door scammers with the BBB and the Adams County Fair
Ashley Conrad talks to Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about solicitors and Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about the upcoming Adams County Fair. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreA wrap on Lovelace, but Adrian is back in the news
Ashley is back from summer break and talks about Judge Robert Adrian’s press tour and she discusses the $4.5 million that Curt Lovelace will receive from the City of Quincy and Adams County. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreAdam Yates, chief of Quincy Police Department
Bob Gough talks to Adam Yates, Quincy’s new police chief, about the state of the department and gives a warning about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreT-Force Marketing
Ron Kinscherf talks about marketing and advertising with Tracy Genenbacher of T-Force, who offers how her clients are ahead of the curve with digital advertising. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance sponsors the MRN Business Spotlight.
Read MoreAshley and Brittany head to Hannibal to check out Tom Sawyer Days
Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll with the Muddy River News staff make the trip to Hannibal for Tom Sawyer Days to check out the mud volleyball tournament, interviewing the tournament coordinator, one of the event’s younger competitors and one of its oldest competitors (yes, that means you, Kevin Murphy). Ashley and Brittany also visit with…
Read MoreFreedom Fest and a taste of Club
Ashley Conrad talks to Mecki Kosin about this weekend’s big Freedom Fest celebration on Quincy’s Riverfront and gives us a taste of Club…not soda, not sandwich, but Club Muddy and her…vivid… description of giving birth. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreWho the F… is Frankie Murphy Giesing
Club Muddy is an experiment of the human condition. Not for the frail or faint of heart. If you are easily offended, go listen to morning AM radio. NSFW…Rated R…Parental Guidance suggested. Just relax.
Read MoreRoy Webb
June 30 is Roy Webb’s final day as the superintendent of the Quincy Public School District and he sits down with MRN Editor David Adam to talk about his tenure. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreSummer break and QPD Chief Yates
Ashley Conrad is looking for content and says you can help. And Bob Gough talks to newly minted Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreMiller wins Illinois 15th District race
QUINCY — Congresswoman Mary Miller has defeated fellow incumbent Republican Rodney Davis in the 15th District Illinois Congressional race. “We took on the DC establishment, we took on the Fake News Media, we took on the special interests and we won,” Miller said to raucous applause. “This win shows the strength and power of President…
Read MorePutting a bow on the Trump Visit
Ashley Conrad and David Adam with a post mortem on the Donald Trump rally in Mendon and the two candidates for Democratic State Central Committeewoman in the 15th District talk about the role of the position. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreKate Daniels, Adams County Democrats
The chair of the Adams County Democratic Party is running for 15th District State Central Committeewoman. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreAshley and Brittany visit with members of Trump Nation during ‘Save America!’ rally
Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll interview people (and videographer Ryan Stark recorded all of them) who attended the “Save America!” rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Read MoreTrump rally or the Lincoln-Douglas Debate?
Ashley Conrad talks to a volunteer who has helped set up for more than 50 rallies for former President Donald Trump and Bob Gough discusses the logistics of what could be the most attended event in Adams County history since the Lincoln-Douglas Debate. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The…
Read MoreTrump talks Miller endorsement, Adams Co. visit
Breaking the seal
Club Muddy is an experiment of the human condition. Not for the frail or faint of heart. If you are easily offended, go listen to morning AM radio. NSFW…Rated R…Parental Guidance suggested. Just relax.
Read MorePolitical Discourse (or lack thereof) and the debut of Club Muddy
Ashley Conrad is ready for the primary to be done and she talks with Frankie Murphy Giesing about a new podcast coming to the Daily Muddy platform…Club Muddy. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreTrump and the week ahead
Ashley Conrad gives you a logistical analysis and a weather report for those planning to be at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Saturday to see former President Trump. And Bob Gough talks about what’s happening in and around Quincy as we get ready for July 4. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse…
Read MoreTroy Culbertson, Illinois Veterans Home
The Administrator of IVH talks about going from Legionella to COVID and all of the new construction that will help the facility endure for years to come. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreMakers Market and Quincy Brewing
Ashley Conrad talks to Tieraney Craig of Quincy Brewing Co. about this weekend’s Makers Market event that will fill Sixth Street and beyond with artisans and food to go with the great beer at QBC. We also give a shoutout to Dads! Happy Father’s Day on Sunday! The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy…
Read MoreThe Illinois Exodus and checking in at the Illinois Veterans Home
Ashley Conrad runs down the list of companies who have said good-bye to Illinois and Bob Gough sits down with Troy Culbertson of the Illinois Veterans Home about the facility coming back from Legionnaires and COVID. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreSchuck Daddy talks hoops all-stars and Pritzker for President?
Ashley Conrad wonders why Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is spending the weekend in New Hampshire and she talks with Matt Schuckman about the Muddy River Showcase brought to you by Advance Physical Therapy and Blessing Orthopedic Group.
Read MoreA Trump visit as Quincy heats up
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about a potential visit by former President Donald Trump that appears to be happening in a couple of weeks. Details are…few and far between at this point. FROM POLITICO: There’s growing buzz that former President Donald Trump will campaign in Illinois for Rep. Mary Miller before the June 28 primary. Trump could visit Quincy on…
Read MoreRon Kinscherf
Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria DeMent of the Quincy Public Library about a busy week ahead, including the library’s Juneteenth celebration.
Read MoreThe June 28 Primary and rocking 4th and Maine
Bob Gough is counting the days until the June 28 primary and when he can stop filling his recycle bin with flyers. He also talks with Scott Edlin, who is bringing another big concert to Downtown Quincy on June 18. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring…
Read MoreSteve Eighinger talks Quincy Grand Prix
Ashley Conrad talks about enjoying “After Blues” and finds out more about the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting from the Maharaja of Racing, Steve Eighinger. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreMental health and the Blues…in The District
Ashley Conrad talks about mental health intervention and then gets us ready for Blues in The District with District Executive Director Emily Lombardi. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreDowntown with Sassy Jo’s
Ashley Conrad takes a walk in Downtown Quincy and stops by Sassy Jo’s Boutique. Owners Stevee Sohn and Sarah Barry talk about their store and doing business in The District. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreThe Jason Priest Problem
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about what can be done when someone’s free speech reaches a point where it possibly becomes a danger to the community. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreMaureen Kahn, Blessing Health System
The Blessing CEO discusses opposing Quincy Medical Group’s expansion at Quincy Town Center, gives an update on Blessing facilities and talks about how COVID has changed the way the healthcare provider works. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreUlmus update and the Blessing appeal
Ashley Conrad talks to Jen Wiemelt of the Ulmus Academy about starting a new school from scratch and Blessing CEO Maureen Kahn explains why Blessing Health System continues to oppose Quincy Medical Group’s new hospital proposal. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreGuns and hogs
Ashley Conrad asks why the inaction regarding last week’s school shooting in Texas and David Adam updates a dispute over a hog confinement facility near Loraine. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreBringing back Beatboxes
Daily Muddy host Ashley Conrad and Dues, The Liquor Booth Guy, taste the flavors of summer and get you ready for a Beatbox contest, sponsored by The Liquor Booth. Beatbox? Beatbox is a new fruity summer drink that you can take on the pool or boat. Send a social media video to The Liquor Booth’s…
Read MoreHAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
Carol Brockmiller, QMG
Bob Gough sits down with the QMG CEO to talk about the timeline and work underway for Quincy Medical Group’s expansion at the Quincy Town Center and how yet another strain of COVID seems to be creeping upon us. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreLoraine is dry no more
Kicking off the Daily Muddy’s Summer Sips Roadshow, Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll travel up Illinois 336 to find that Loraine Elementary is now a bar and community center. The village had been dry since its founding more than 150 years ago. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor…
Read MoreSchool choice…and Furries
Ashley Conrad and Ron Kinscherf discuss a group trying to start a new school from scratch, then Ashley talks Furries! The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreCyberattack costs City of Quincy $650,000
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the city has spent about $150,000 on outside consultants and $500,000 for an encryption key to regain access to the city’s information services systems. In other words, $500,000 in ransomware. In a news conference Tuesday morning, Troup gave a timeline of events that have taken place since the…
Read MoreCosmetic self-care
Ashley Conrad gets a treatment at Quincy Medical Group with Dr. Anna Levin. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreMuddy River Road Trips
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about taking the Daily Muddy on the road this summer and give an update on the City of Quincy’s Cyberattack. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreLisa Orban, Indies United
Lisa Orban of Indies United talks about working with independent authors, like Ron Kinscherf, and the world of publishing today. Cason, Huff and Schlueter sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read MoreTerry Traeder
Terry Traeder talks about the work underway for June’s Quincy Grand Prix of Karting and the resurgence of the sport. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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