More Hannibal coverage
Bob Gough sits in for Ashley and talks about Muddy River’s expansion with a full-time reporter based out of Hannibal. Meg Duncan is an award-winning columnist and Hannibal native who has years of experience covering Northeast Missouri for various publications. Meg will also be covering Pike County, Illinois for Muddy River as well. She will…
Read MorePerry Carousel
Mark McDonald takes you to Perry, Missouri, where the community came together to restore a piece of history that brings back old memories and allows people to make new ones. Muddy River Gems is produced by Randy Phillips.
Read MoreBrittney (not Boll), Scott (not great) and Musk (not the scent)
Ashley changes seats, Bobby still in the middle and Frankie got to talk about his hero. Also, Bruce Wayne is better than Tony Stark.
Read MoreChuck Miller, Quincy Regional Airport
J. Robert Gough talks to the new director of Quincy Regional Airport, Chuck Miller, about new runways, new solar panels and what he thinks of the community upon his arrival. Ron Kinscherf also talks to Mark Cestari with Southern Airways Express, Quincy’s new commercial flight service, about providing a link to Chicago and St. Louis.…
Read MoreThe Tree of Lights and the stage lights are back on at QCT
Ashley talks to Teiraney Craig, co-chair of the Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights campaign, about ringing bells, filling buckets and lighting the tree. She also chats with Brandon Thomsen of Quincy Community Theatre as its latest production, “Little House on the Prairie”, opens this weekend.
Read MoreThe Quincy Museum, jewelry and bourbon
Ashley and Brittany take a tour of the Quincy Museum and talk about some great upcoming events, including a jewelry display by Waylon Rhoads that is happening Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 8, and a Bourbon raffle on December 18.
Read MoreIt’s contest time!
Ashley Conrad talks to Maureen Klues of Memoirs by Maureen about her business and a contest for you just in time for Christmas. Send us your best holiday memories. They don’t have to be 1,000 words (but they can be) or they can be a couple of sentences. Send them to news@muddyrivernews.com or respond in…
Read MoreTotally off the rails
We talk about Ashley’s non-pregnancy and non-drug addiction as we try to discuss if really horrible people have any value at all as Frankie gets his wish and works Kanye (ye?) into the conversation. Ashley is also getting over a cold and Bobby is starting to get one.
Read MoreFr. John Doctor
Fr. John Doctor is the vice president of mission and ministry for Quincy University. He is also the spiritual director for Quincy Cursillo. J. Robert Gough talks to Fr. Doctor about Advent, campus ministry and Catholic retreats making their way back from the COVID shutdown.
Read MorePlaysmart
Ron Kinscherf talks to Gary Boots with Playsmart playground systems about how playgrounds have evolved from monkey bar death traps and slides that burned your butt in the sun to safe, enjoyable fun for kids. TI-TRUST sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read MoreAshley’s back…kind of
Ashley is almost recovered from whatever crud she had and she and Bob talk about her bouncing back, the loss of another retailer in Quincy and wearing masks.
Read MoreWreaths Across America and another Yohn outburst in court
What started out as a simple status hearing and an opportunity to set a date for a hearing to review eight motions filed by Bradley Yohn ended with Yohn being escorted from an Adams County courtroom Wednesday morning yelling obscenities at Judge Roger Thomson, calling him a “piece of s**t.” And Bob talks to Sophia…
Read MoreTHE FUTURE OF QUINCY’S FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX
Bob Gough and Brittany Boll sit in for an ailing Ashley Conrad to talk about what is happening with the City of Quincy’s Food and Beverage Tax revenue and what is the likelihood that it will stay in place when it is scheduled to sunset in 2025.
Read MoreMRN Leigh Mackenzie “She Seems So Normal”
Author Leigh Mackenzie, who lives in both Chicago and Quincy, shares her powerful story of overcoming sexual abuse as a child and its long-term affects. She discusses her journey of faith and healing with Ron Kinscherf in this chat about her book “She Seems So Normal”. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.
Read MoreMuddy River Gems
Bob Gough talks to Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips about a new long-form program coming to Muddy River News. McDonald and Phillips, who produced the award-winning program Illinois Stories for PBS stations WQEC/WSEC, will bring you Muddy River Gems.
Read MoreQuincy Recycle
Reagan Costigan with Quincy Recycle talks about recruiting and hiring in today’s economic climate. The local company has grown to more than 400 employees among its locations throughout the Midwest.
Read MoreABWA and Muddy River Gems
Ashley talks to the people who help run the local chapter of the American Business Women’s Association and Bob Gough introduces us to the team that will bring you Muddy River Gems.
Read MoreFrankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about going out tonight (or not) and enjoying all the food tomorrow.
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about going out tonight (or not) and enjoying all the food tomorrow.
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about going out tonight (or not) and enjoying all the food tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving from Club Muddy!
Read MoreFestival of Lights
The holiday season officially arrives in Quincy with the Festival of Lights opening this week. Ashley talks to Eric Dooley, who revived this tradition at Moorman-Wavering Park. Click this link to donate or sponsor Festival of Lights. Ashley also checks in with Don O’Brien at the Better Business Bureau about what those nasty scammers are up…
Read MoreNovember 22, 2022
Ron Kinscherf talks with Victoria DeMent and Melissa DeVerger of the Quincy Public Library about the “Library of Things”…and other things.
Read MoreThanksgiving cheer at The Liquor Booth
Dues from The Liquor Booth lets Ashley and Brittany try some beverages to help get them through Thanksgiving with their families. Just kidding, their families are great.
Read MoreJenna Hull, United Way of Adams County
Jenna Hull talks about the changes going on at the United Way and how the organization is helping to facilitate several community projects, including housing and poverty, as well as its staples like the annual campaign and The Good News of Christmas. Harvey’s Furniture sponsors Muddy River News This Week.
Read MoreEmerald City Jewelers
Sheri Busse and Sarah Davis of Emerald City Jewelers stop by to talk about getting ready for the season of giving and what they have for you at Emerald City. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight
Read MoreFour and five letter words
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about what men can and can’t say or wear and about a possible replay of the 2020 presidential race with the same two old dudes (Please no).
Read MoreOn site at Ulmus Academy
Part of the former Adams Elementary school once again has the sound of children laughing, playing and learning. Ashley sat down with Jen Wiemelt at Ulmus Academy to see the progress they’ve made.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation’s 25th Anniversary
The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area serving West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Thursday with a celebration at the Quincy Country Club.
Read MoreThe Holiday Gift Show…and Ashley’s never cooked a turkey
The Quincy Service League’s Holiday Gift Show is this weekend and Ashley gets you ready for that. She and Brittany also talk about getting ready for Thanksgiving and if you’re going to be a guest, ya gotta bring something to the table…literally.
Read MoreLeaving Illinois
Ashley talks about Brown County’s vote to look into seceding from Illinois and what ramifications that would bring. She also chats with Deron Johnson of the Oakley-Lindsay Center about events coming up this fall and winter.
Read MoreTrimble Chiropractic
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Leslie Trimble about chiropractic…for your pets. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read MorePost hoc ergo propter hoc
Frankie and Bobby discuss the election and its fallout. Ashley was invited, but she had a previous engagement (she was working her day job that pays far better than Muddy River News, LLC).
Read MoreQuincy Children’s Museum
Ashley and Brittany talk to Amy Peters who is getting the Quincy Children’s Museum off the ground. The Quincy Children’s Museum will have a six-week satellite exhibit experience will be held beginning Friday, Nov. 11, at a space directly across from Kirlin’s in Quincy Town Center.
Read MoreRobert Matz, HLGU
MRN Editor David Adam talks to the new president of Hannibal LaGrange University to hear what the plans are to pull the college out of his financial crisis.
Read MoreElection Day and the QND Extravaganza
Ashley and Bob get you ready to go vote today and then Gina Bergman tells us what this year’s QND Extravaganza has in store for friends and alumni of Quincy Notre Dame.
Read MorePlains, Trains and Automobiles
You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult to get to Evanston, Ill., right? Well, Bobby reminds Frankie and Ashley that Quincy is really an out-of-the-way place, sometimes.
Read MoreDOB and the BBB and a taste of Club
Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau give us the lowdown on more scams and scammers and the Club Muddy gang makes a cameo.
Read MoreChris Pratt and the Safe-T Act
Chris Pratt with the Adams County Public Defender’s Office talks about why the Safe-T Act is a good idea.
Read MoreSarah Deien and the Riedel Foundation
Ashley Conrad talks about the work Sarah Deien is doing with Hannibal’s Riedel Foundation and about her days in local television and radio.
Read MoreUNITED WAY AND HALLOWEEN
Ashley keeps her cat ears on to talk about her favorite parts of Halloween, then talks about the United Way of Adams County and raising money for great causes. The Liquor Booth, Harvey’s, Quincy Discount Warehouse, The Abbey, Utopia and Instant Replay sponsor the Daily Muddy.
Read MoreThe Pope, Priests and Porn
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about the Pope’s warning to priests and nuns about the dangers of watching pornography online, saying it “weakens the priestly heart”. Pornography, he said, was “a vice that so many people have… even priests and nuns”.
Read MoreKasey Rogers
Ron Kinscherf talks to a fellow author, Kasey Rogers, who has written her first novel at the age of 66. Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.
Read MoreHalloween and art
Ashley and Brittney talk about how Halloween has changed since they were kids and how they handle it now as moms. Ashley also talks to Alta King with the Quincy Art Center about the upcoming Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase.
Read MoreWhy are we spending thousands on a housing study?
Ashley and Brittany talk to Kyle Moore of GREDF to find out what the City and County hope to learn from the upcoming housing study.
Read MoreSusana Mendoza
The Illinois Comptroller is up for re-election on November 8 and she stopped by the Muddy River News studio to talk to MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough.
Read MoreNatalie Roseberry, Pike County clerk/recorder
Natalie Roseberry, clerk/recorder for Pike County, sits down with Bob Gough to talk about the updated election system in Pike County and the issues with a recent county audit. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreWatch the SAFE-T Act Town Hall meeting on Oct. 19 at John Wood Community College
A town hall meeting about the SAFE-T act was held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at John Wood Community College. Speakers were Justin Oliver, sheriff of Brown County; Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department; Todd Eyler and Gary Farha with the state’s attorney’s office in Adams County; and State Sen. Jil Tracy. This video…
Read MoreDavey fills in for Bobby to talk with Frankie and Ashley about water/sewer rates, watching high school football and roundabouts
MRN Editor David Adam pinch hits for Bob Gough and joins Frankie Murphy-Giesing and Ashley Conrad for another edition of Club Muddy for Oct. 21, 2022. The group talks water and sewer rates, watching high school football, what kids do after football games, cheerleading, roundabouts and erecting a statue of Bob in the middle of…
Read MoreSAFE-T Act Town Hall meeting on Oct. 19, 2022
A town hall meeting about the SAFE-T act was held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at John Wood Community College. Speakers were Justin Oliver, sheriff of Brown County; Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department; Todd Eyler and Gary Farha with the state’s attorney’s office in Adams County; and State Sen. Jil Tracy.
Read MoreShopping carts and what to (or not to) wear
Ashley and Brittany talk about shopping cart etiquette and how to dress when you’re out and about for the day and it’s 30 degrees at 8 a.m. and 80 degrees at 3 p.m. Harvey’s, The Liquor Booth, Quincy Warehouse Bargains, The Abbey, Utopia and Instant Replay sponsor The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreBirthright and Trivia Night
Ashley talks to Patty Adam and Katie Klauser about Birthright and their annual Trivia Night, which is back in person following two years of virtual fundraisers due to COVID. The Liquor Booth, Harvey’s, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Utopia and The Abbey sponsor The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreQUINCY ROTARY
Ashley talks to Suzanne Ellerbrock about a couple of great fundraiser Quincy Rotary has planned. She also asks for everyone to chill out a bit following a rash of local violence.
Read MoreEcowater
Tyler Kaufman of Ecowater talks about water quality and the company’s business model that serves residential and professional clients. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read MoreThe Zombie Apocalypse is nigh
Ashley, Bobby and Special Guest Star Brittany talk about the pending Zombie Apocalypse and is no cash bail what will light the fuse.
Read MoreOctober 13
Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria DeMint about the Banned Book Club and other things happening at the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreTragic nights
Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll talk about what can be done to de-escalate late night violence following a rash of incidents in Quincy and the murder of a Hannibal man.
Read MoreIt’s Tin Dusters time!
Ashley talks to Denny Milfs and Brian Terstegge about Tin Dusters coming to town this weekend as Quincy gets ready to once again host those sweet rides.
Read MoreJosh Jones and the Safe-T Act
Adams County Assistant State’s Attorney talks about the potential ramifications when no cash bail goes into effect in Illinois January 1. There is also a forum discussing the Safe-T Act at John Wood Community College on October 19 at 6 p.m. hosted by Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) that will include Adams County State’s Attorney Gary…
Read MoreGem City Gymnastics
MRN Editor David Adam talks to the Zeke and Katie Cernea from Gem City Gymnastics about keeping kids active. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River Business Spotlight.
Read MoreVideo gaming and WWIII?
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about video gaming’s COVID recovery and how the ship has long sailed for riverboat gaming in Quincy. Frankie also wants to get ready for World War III.
Read MoreKohl’s Food Show
Ashley and Brittany take in all the great tasting food at the Kohl’s Food Show.
Read MoreHelp! I lost my phone!
Ashley Conrad tells Brittany Boll about losing her cell phone during the garage sale she hosted this weekend. Comedy ensues. Brittany then offers tips on retrieval and phone/password security.
Read MoreAffordable housing in Quincy
Ashley Conrad talks to Janet Conover with the Safe and Livable Housing Committee about their upcoming workshops. Frankie Murphy Giesing then weighs in from a landlord’s perspective.
Read MoreDebbie Johnson, QPS Director of Music
Bob Gough talks with the new director of music for the Quincy Public Schools, who is no stranger to the district. Debbie Johnson has been with QPS for 25 years and now she takes over for Todd Pettit, who was promoted to superintendent. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreQuincy Warehouse Bargains
Bob Gough hits the road to check out Quincy Warehouse Bargains and talk with CEO Jim Molidor about the company’s growth. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurances sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreBeer…and other topics
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley run the gamut on topics today…and enjoy some Spotted Cow in the process.
Read MoreBeer…and other topics
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley run the gamut on topics today…and enjoy some Spotted Cow in the process.
Read MoreQuincy Warehouse Bargains and Scrambled-The Podcast
Ashley Conrad talks with Chad Douglas and Nikki Shields of the Scrambled Podcast, which deals with handling your child’s mental health. Bob Gough sits down with Jim Molidor at Quincy Warehouse Bargains to talk about that company’s growth. You can see and hear Bob’s full interview with Jim Molidor this weekend on the Muddy River…
Read MoreDon’t say “Fall Y’all!”
Ashley said it, Brittany hates it, but they still have a great conversation about the season and how to get by as summer as faded.
Read MoreIf you need help, get help
Ashley Conrad talks about Suicide Prevention Month and Bob Gough chats with Danielle Buss of CASA about their push for volunteers.
Read MoreDanielle Buss, CASA
Danielle Buss of Advocacy Network for Children (CASA) is this week’s guest. Harvey’s sponsors Muddy River News this week. CASA will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Live and silent auctions, games, a raffle and more will be offered. Local businesses…
Read MoreBrumbaugh Tree Services
MRN Editor David Adam talks trees with Larry Brumbaugh. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance brings you the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read MoreYO ADRIAN AND OTHER ASSORTED TOPICS
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby run the gamut of topics today and Ashley proves, once again, she doesn’t ‘sport’.
Read MoreMall memories and meow mixing
Ashley flashes back to the days when she was a mallrat and tries to steal a kitten from the ladies who stopped by to talk about the Meow Mixer fundraiser in Hannibal. The Abbey, Instant Replay, Harvey’s, Utopia, Liquor Booth and Quincy Discount Warehouse bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreBailey’s chances and Justtasking
Ashley asks what Darren Bailey’s chances really are to become Illinois’ next governor and she chats with Jarid Jones about his local business ventures, including JustTasking and Quincy Axe Company.
Read MoreBailey said “terror of Chicago” has become the norm
Republican gubernatorial candidate makes stop in Quincy on first day QUINCY — State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) kicked off a weeklong bus tour of Illinois and wrapped up the first day in the Gem City. A crowd of about 150 turned out at the Holiday Inn to hear the Republican candidate for governor. He was…
Read MoreKidzpacks
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.
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