Natalie 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.
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.
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