FOUR WINDS FARM AND EFB’S COFFEE TALK
Ashley talks to Deborah Lee of Four Winds Farm about her chemically-free growing area for herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers and includes a classroom and kitchen, where students learn (hands-on) about healthy cuisine and herbs: medicinal, culinary, and wild edibles. Brittany also joins Ashley for Coffee Talk from EFB Coffee.
Read MoreMORE MAY SHOWERS
Meteorologist Brent Clair lets us know that yet another round of storms is coming through.
Read MoreTHE QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND WHAT IS A MASTER NATURALIST?
Amy Lefringhouse of University of Illinois Extension talks about what being a Master Naturalist is all about and Kathleen Helsabeck of the Quincy Public Library let’s us know how the library is celebrating its anniversary year.
Read MoreWING FEST – PRESENTED BY THE SCOREBOARD
You have until May 28 to sign up for Wing Fest, presented by The Scoreboard on June 1 at 2 pm. Come try several great wings and sauces.
Read MoreCHUCK SCHOLZ, ADAMS COUNTY BICENTENNIAL
Adams County turns 200 next year. Former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz is chairing the county’s bicentennial commission and talks about how we will celebrate. He also drops several nuggets of knowledge as well.
Read MoreSwingSync Labs
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Sparks of SwingSync Labs. His facility is equipped with swing analytics, training tools at six designated stations and on-demand instructional videos to personalize training for both baseball and softball players.
Read MoreSHANE HULSEY
The newest Muddy Buddy, Shane Hulsey, joins Club Muddy and talks about his love of sports, his love of Quincy (he is a Missouri native who graduated from Quincy University) and doing pickle shots with Ashley and Brittany.
Read MoreKrazy Town Trampoline Park and remembering our veterans
Brittany fills in for Ashley and talks to Kasey Schuster about the new Krazy Town Trampoline Park and then Darrel Schrage of the American Legion about flags for Memorial Day.
Read MoreTYLER TOMLINSON
The dreamy Tyler Tomlinson jumps into Frankie Say this week and talks about soccer, broadcasting, coaching and teaching at the collegiate level. He also says nicer things about J. Robert Gough than anyone has said about him on any Muddy River News podcast to date. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreLONESTAR AND COFFEE TALK
Ashley and Brittany talk about college life at Quincy University on EFB’s Coffee Talk and then Ron Kinscherf chats with Michael Britt of Lonestar, who will be appearing in Quincy on May 26 at the Gem City Concert Series.
Read MoreSt. Jude Run and Interventional Radiology
Ashley talks to Dr. Blake Kramer with Hannibal Regional Hospital about interventional radiology and then she gets ready for the St. Jude Run.
Read MoreSchuck on a Truck … Mother’s Day Edition
Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman celebrates Mother’s Day by interviewing his mom, Kathleen Schuckman, for this episode of “Schuck on a Truck,” brought to you by Shottenkirk Toyota.
Read MoreTEK FORWARD
Ron Kinscherf talks to Luis Barnes of Tek Forward, a company that offers Basic Computer Skills, Basic Software Development, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer and Full Stack Development. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.
Read Morefor May 10
Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on all of the happenings at the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreTRENTON PAUL MURFIN
Bobby talks about summer vacation plans with Ashley and Brittany and avoiding connecting flights. Then Trenton Paul Murfin stops by to talk about community involvement as a young adult and making the choice to live and work in his hometown. Sort of like Ashley and Brittany did when they were young adults.
Read MoreASHLEY CONRAD
Ashley Conrad joins Frankie to talk about her day job, her fun job and her love for her hometown of Quincy. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.
Read MoreBridge the Gap and the BBB
Ashley gets you ready for Bridge the Gap with Morgan Parker from Quincy Medical Group and then Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gets us caught up on the latest scams you need to watch out for.
Read MoreRESTLESS ROAD AND COFFEE TALK
Ron Kinscherf talks to the band members of Restless Road to preview their May 25 appearance at the Gem City Concert Series. Then Brittany slides back into Ashley’s DM for Coffee Talk, brought to you by EFB Coffee.
Read MoreNAMI and the next Quincy Civic Music Association concert
National Alliance on Mental Illness Illinois has opened NAMI West-Central Illinois, a new affiliate based in Mount Sterling that will provide a variety of mental health support services and resources for both adults and children across the region. And the QCMA brings award-winning Wild Prairie Winds to St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday.
Read MoreCORN ITEMS COLLECTORS
You can find almost anything associated with corn in Adams County. Where? That’s for you to find out by watching this month’s Muddy River Gems, presented by Dot Foods.
Read MoreROBER & PHILLIPS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to attorney Nick Rober about how appeals work and other legal matters. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreMRN AT THE ULTIMATE BRICK SHOW
Ron Kinscherf and friends (along with Randy Phillips) show you how much fun the Ultimate Brick Show is at the Oakley-Lindsay Center.
Read MoreSHANE MCDERMOTT
Shane McDermott talks to Ashley and Brittany about coming back from spending time in prison to raising a family and running a successful business.
Read MoreCOLBY KUHLMEIER
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Colby Kuhlmeier about cars, small business and other topics. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreTHE AMAZING SHAKE AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Ashley talks to Paisley Patterson and her amazing hand shaking and then to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.
Read MoreGEM CITY CONCERT SERIES (PART 1) AND COFFEE TALK
Scott Edlin from On the Rail stops by to talk about the upcoming Gem City Concert Series country music event on May 25/26 at Lincoln Park. Get tickets by clicking the link. Then Ashley and Brittany have their EFB Coffee Talk about food and drug regulations. They don’t like big government or big pharma ……
Read MoreBIRTHDAY WRAP AND GOAT YOGA
MRN’s J. Robert Gough chats with Ashley about the company’s birthday celebration and Shalia O’Dear from Blessing-Riemann College of Nursing stops by to talk about this weekend’s goat yoga event.
Read MoreThe Marketplace
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green talk about the relationship between the workplace and the marketplace of Jesus. Brought to you by God at Work.
Read MoreBirthdays galore and Cinco De Mayo at The Liquor Booth
Muddy River turns three, Dues sneaks up on 50 and Ashley and Brittany get you ready for Cinco De Mayo in another field trip to The Liquor Booth.
Read MoreMARTHA RAPP, JWCC ANNIVERSARY BOOK
Author Martha Rapp discusses the 50th Anniversary John Wood Community College book that chronicles the school’s history. If you would like to purchase a copy, contact the JWCC Foundation at 217.641.4105 or by email at foundation@jwcc.edu.
Read MoreNIEMANN FOODS, INC.
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Rich Niemann, Jr. and Richie Niemann of Niemann Foods about the company’s growth and business diversity.
Read MoreJEN WIEMELT
Ashley and Brittany question Bobby’s street cred before they talk about Muddy River’s upcoming third birthday. Then Jen Wiemelt stops by to talk about education and parenting.
Read MoreROBERT MEGEE
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Robert Megee, a Quincy Police who is the head of the Policemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association Local Unit 12. But Robert isn’t here in an official capacity as he and Frankie chat.
Read MoreHAMFEST AND GARDNER CAMP
Ashley Conrad talks to the fellas running HamFest. No, we’re not talking honey baked or spiral cut, we’re talking ham radios. Ashley is intrigued. Then Bob Gough chats with Nicole Taylor about Gardner Camp. Nicole is currently the reigning Miss Quincy, but her passion is the outdoors and she talks about one of Pike County’s…
Read MoreNURSES WEEK AND EFB’S COFFEE TALK
Ashley talks to nurses from Hannibal Regional Hospital about the upcoming Nurses Week and then Brittany slides into the DM for EFB’s Coffee Talk.
Read MoreNUCCI’S
Let’s head down to Pittsfield, where in the shadow of the Pike County courthouse’s red dome you can find Nucci’s. Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips bring you this installment of Taste of the Town, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Read MoreAPRIL 23, 2024
Ashley chats with the folks from the American Legion about their facility as we as veterans support. Then, we learn about a benefit in Palmyra to help a family with some major medical issues.
Read MoreMORNING MUDDY FOR APRIL 23. 2024
Quincy University gets a new basketball coach and the rest of the news for Tuesday, April 23.
Read Morefor April 21, 2024
MRN”s J. Robert Gough talks to Kathi Dooley and Brian Heinze about the May 4 Washington Theater Gala honoring Tony and Signe Oakley to raise money to renovate the building. Then, Jerrod Welch with the Adams County Health Department and Robert Reich with the Adams County Board stop by to discuss how the County is…
Read MoreRIGHT RATE ROOFING
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Melton from Right Rate Roofing about his business.
Read MoreRYAN TANNER
The co-owner of The Patio stops by to talk about his passion projects, including an update on the Illinois State Bank building, as well as adapting and evolving as an epic entrepreneur. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany also discuss the wonder that is Caitlin Clark.
Read MoreApril 18, 2024
Jimmie Patterson of The Scoreboard stops by to talk about Friday’s Dwarfinators event. Be sure you get your ringside seats! But first, attorney Ted Niemann talks about some thing with a little more heft. He is seeking election to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors. It is voted on by its membership about…
Read More420 is coming
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed, Your CBD Store, about the high holy day for those who partake in cannabis consumption, in whatever form it may be. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.
Read MoreHOW’S THE WEATHER UP THERE FOR 4-18
Brent brings the dad jokes today too! Comedy ensues! But, regarding the weather, he says don’t put away the jackets just yet. Here’s this week’s Farm and Home Supply “How’s the Weather up There?”
Read MorePULMONARY HEALTH WITH DR. UMAMA ADIL AND COFFEE TALK
DR. Umama Adil from Blessing discussed pulmonary health with Ashley, they Ashley and Brittany discuss breathing techniques on EFB’s Coffee Talk.
Read MoreJWCC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY AND THE QUINCY SERVICE CLUB’S BIALLAS AWARD
Tracy Orne from John Wood Community College talks about the school’s 50th Anniversary celebration and Aly Young chats with Brittany about winning the Quincy Service Club’s Biallas Service Award.
Read MoreFLOYD’S 104 GRILL
Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips cross the Illinois River and head to Meredosia and try out the menu at Floyd’s 104. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Taste of the Town.
Read MoreBARB BAKER CHAPIN, TRANSITIONS
Barb Baker Chapin from Transitions talks about Child Abuse Prevention Month in April and the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Read MoreCARL’S SHOES
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jamie Blaesing of Carl’s Shoes about operating a small, independent shoe store in today’s business climate. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreGREATEST SPORTS TROPHIES
The List, Episode 3: Ranking the best sports trophies with R&R Golf’s Ray Weast
Read MorePOUR ONE OUT FOR THE JUICE AND TATTOO TALK
O.J. Simpson died this week. Brittany and Ashley didn’t care, but Bobby did, so they talk about it at bit. Also Kelsey Sprinkle from The Ram’s Horn Body Art Studio talks about her craft, which Brittany and Ashley are very happy with. And here is 10 minutes of the late, great Norm MacDonald just taking…
Read MoreHOPE FOR HORIZONS AND TWAIN TALK
Sarah Stephens from Horizons stops by to talk about the food pantry’s latest fundraiser “Hope for Horizons” and Ashley and Meg discuss lots of road construction, but little old hospital demolition, going on in Hannibal.
Read MoreAntony Wollaston, MD
Frankie Murphy Giesing visits with Dr. Wollaston from the Blessing Hospital ER, but they talk about a range of topics, including being from South Africa and what he does in his down time, although his down time might exhaust you. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreEFB’S COFFEE TALK
Ashley talks to Margie Williams about brain trauma and then it’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing.
Read More8te Open
8te Open, a Southern Kitchen, is located at 6th and Maine in Quincy and is our featured restaurant on today’s Taste of the Town, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Read MorePEPSI LITTLE PEOPLES AND THE LATEST FROM THE BBB
Ashley talks to Mark Christensen with Pepsi Little Peoples about the upcoming tournament, now being run by the Quincy Service Club. Then, Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau stops by with his monthly update on scammers, scumbags and scalawags.
Read MoreUSING GOD TO FIGHT ANXIETY AT WORK
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chaplain Carla Green about how to battle anxiety at work.
Read MoreAPRIL 9, 2024
What we’re working on today at Muddy River.
Read MoreROADTRIPS WITH RANDY – ASHLEY AND BRITTANY GET (MORE) TATTOOS
Ride shotgun with Randy in his roadster and find out what he’s getting video of now. This time, Ashley and Brittany share some sisterly bonding time and get tattoos. All PG content, folks. Come along for the ride with our first installment of “Roadtrips with Randy”.
Read MoreMORNING MUDDY for April 8, 2024
A look at what’s coming up today on Muddy River.
Read MoreO’DONNELL-COOKSON LIFE CELEBRATION HOME
Rory O’Donnell talks about getting back into the family business as the company now has locations in both Hannibal and Quincy. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreQUINCY’S MLK DAY CELEBRATION
Video from the April 4, 2024. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in Quincy, which was postponed from Jan. 15 because of bad weather. 20240404_DAY
Read MoreBOLL-CONRAD ’24
Ashley and Brittany discuss their platform, their agenda and their goals as they decide who is going to be on top … of the ticket. Bobby just sips his Lagavulin.
Read MoreMORNING MUDDY for April 5, 2024
A look at what is coming up this weekend on Muddy River News.
Read MoreGETTING READY FOR THE ECLIPSE
It’s sooo much colder than this time last year. Brent and Jones discuss. Also, get your shades on for next week’s eclipse! Farm and Home Supply brings you ‘How’s the Weather up there?’
Read MoreMURDER MYSTERY DINNER AND CASA
Ashley Conrad talks to Kevin Williams from Quincy Catholic Charities about this weekend’s Murder Mystery Dinner and Erica Parrish from CASA drops by to talk about what court appointed special advocates do.
Read MoreMATTHEW MESSIER
The man who runs Gold Line Barbershop joins Frankie Say today. Matthew Messier and Frankie Murphy Giesing have a broad discussion about many topics. Sounds like he’s a candidate to be a guest again. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreAPRIL 4, 2024
What we’re working on today at Muddy River.
Read MoreThe List, Ep. 2: Former QU all-region first baseman Lance Logsdon ranks favorite baseball movies
Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman and Lance Logsdon talk about their favorite baseball movies. The List is a weekly podcast, produced by Muddy River Sports and hosted by Schuckman, that will rank the top 10 in a series of sports topics.
Read MoreA BABY KANGAROO FROM KAMAROO FARMS
Meet Lovebug, who lives in Kampsville, Ill. at Kamaroo Farms. Tammy Herren comes to join Coffee Talk with her baby kangaroo. Also, Paul Brunner stops by to talk about Options for Women. EFB Coffee sponsors Coffee Talk on The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreTHE MORNING MUDDY FOR APRIL 3, 2024
A look at what’s coming up on today’s edition of Muddy River News.
Read MoreULMUS ACADEMY AND THE ECLIPSE IS COMING
Ashley talks to Jen Wiemelt from Ulmus Academy as the school prepares to wrap up its second year with goals of higher enrollments in year three. Then, Randy Wolfmeyer from John Wood Community College gets you ready for next week’s solar eclipse and tells you where is the best place to watch it (with proper…
Read MoreQUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING AND PROGRAMMING
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the director of the Quincy Public Library about the budgeting process and upcoming programs.
Read MoreNO FOOLIN’…SEVERE WEATHER COULD BE ON THE WAY
Meteorologist Brent Clair says we might be getting some nasty weather soon.
Read MoreADAMS COUNTY’S AG MUSEUM
Muddy River Gems takes you to a real hidden gem just north of Quincy: The 1930’s Agriculture Museum, owned and operated by Don McKinley & family. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
Read MoreTIF TALK WITH QUINCY’S CITY PLANNERS
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Chuck Bevelheimer and Jason Parrott with the City of Quincy about the proposed “TIF South” that the Quincy City Council is considering.
Read MorePET SUPPLIES PLUS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Brandi Baker with Pet Supplies Plus as April is Healthy Pet Month in Illinois. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.
Read MoreJEFFREY CONTE AND PREVENTING POOPOCALYPSE
Bobby talks about road tripping to Rockford to hang out with his kids. Then, Ashley and Brittany talk to Jeffrey Conte, director of public works for the City of Quincy, about water, sewers, streets and buying expensive stuff online.
Read MoreHOW’S THE WEATHER UP THERE? EASTER EDITION
What’s the Easter weather old wives’ tale? What will the conditions be for the egg hunts? Nathanial Jones and Brent Clair bring you “How’s the Weather up there?” from Farm and Home Supply.
Read MoreDAILY MUDDY: Pancakes with Hannibal Kiwanis and visiting with Meg
Ashley Conrad visits with Angie Wilcoxen in advance of the Hannibal Evening Kiwanis Club’s annual pancake day fundraiser on March 30, then talks with MRN Reporter Megan Duncan about what might happen with the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
Read MoreTHE LIST, Ep. 1: Favorite Fighting Illini basketball players with Andy Douglas
Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman talks with Quincy High School boys basketball coach Andy Douglas about their top 10 favorite basketball players from the University of Illinois. The List is a weekly podcast, produced by Muddy River Sports and hosted by Schuckman, that will rank the top 10 in a series of sports topics.
Read MoreEFB’s COFFEE TALK and HY-VEE’s EASTER BUNNY
Coffee Talk talks a walk down the block to visit the sponsor, Electric Fountain Brewing, and Ryan Parkhurst from Hy-Vee brings the Easter Bunny by to get kids ready for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Also a note: Alderman Jake Reed offered up an apology on Facebook for his statement regarding our Club Muddy interview…
Read MoreBLESSING HOSPITAL FROM HOME AND JOSH KLITZ
Daily Muddy episode March 26, 2024 featuring Josh Klitz from Hooligan’s Tavern & Mary Frances Barthel, MD from the Blessing Hospital From Home program.
Read MoreEaster
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf and Pastor Carla Green with God@Work kick off Holy Week.
Read MoreKYLE MOORE
The former Quincy mayor is one more election away from being the next Illinois state representative for the 99th District. Bobby and Brittany talk to him about elections, party politics and how he might move forward with GREDF, should he win in November. Ashley, Bobby and Brittany also talk about the dangers of text chains…
Read MoreOAKLEY-LINDSAY CENTER
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Chris Landwehr and Deron Johnson of the Oakley-Lindsay Center about keeping a steady flow of events into the building as it approaches its 30th anniversary.
Read MoreKRAZY CAKES
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Brian Lash of Krazy Cakes buying a small business at the start of the Pandemic and how the community has embraced his cafe. He also talks about giving back as well. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.
Read MoreKENZIE VALLEE
On today’s Club Muddy, we present something that might not appeal to some of you, but it is something that is part of a national debate. If you haven’t heard of OnlyFans, it’s a Website that allows influencers to monetize their content. Just like TikTok or Instagram. But OnlyFans allows pornographic content. And Ashley Conrad…
Read MorePAYNE SCHOEN
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Payne Schoen about consulting, leadership and personal growth. AB Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreHOW’S THE WEATHER UP THERE 3/21
Weather, yard talk and dad jokes. What more could you want? Farm and Home Supply brings you “How’s the Weather up There?”
Read MoreCRUSHING CANCER AND HANNIBAL’S STORMWATER PROBLEM
Morgan Parker of the Quincy Medical Group Foundation stops by to talk about the Cancer Crush event, which looks to raise $100,000 to help fight the disease. Then, Megan Duncan and Ashley Conrad talk about Hannibal’s stormwater problem and the city’s efforts to solve the problem, which includes a tax referendum.
Read MoreBIDS FOR KIDS AND EFB’S COFFEE TALK
Craig Heming with Quincy Noon Kiwanis drops by to promote the Bids for Kids Auction that starts Thursday. All kinds of great things to buy for a great cause. Then Brittany and Ashley announce our new “Coffee Talk” sponsor: Electric Fountain Brewing! Our Sixth Street neighbor.
Read MoreBUGGIN’ WITH CICADAS AND COLOR RUNNING TO DREAM BIG
Ashley talks to Quincy University biology professor Joe Coelho about the upcoming cicada infestation, which isn’t as bad as it sounds. Then, Heidi Lanier and Rachel Raleigh stop by to promote the Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s Dream Big Color Run.
Read MoreTASTE OF THE TOWN – O’SHEA’S
Just because St. Patrick’s Day has passed doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate. Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips take you to O’Shea’s in Quincy to talk about their great breakfast, lunch and dinner specials on this installment of Taste of the Town. Taste of the Town is sponsored by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and…
Read MoreDAN TEEFEY, TRACY FAMILY FOUNDATION
MRN’s David Adam talks with the new head of the Tracy Family Foundation about the group’s philanthropic mission to make a positive impact in West Central Illinois.
Read MoreVOLUME 9
God @ Work brings you a reflection of how to incorporate living a godly life in your work environment. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews Pastor Carla Green.
Read MoreTASTE OF THE TOWN – OLE WOLFHOUND PUB
St. Patty’s Day is nigh…if you’re in Hannibal and looking for a REAL Irish pub, head to Ole Wolfhound. It’s like dropping by The Crown and Anchor on Ted Lasso. Okay, that’s England, not Ireland, but you get the point. Brittany Boll has a rueben and pint on this installment of Taste of the Town.…
Read MoreCOFFEE TALK AT THE YUM FACTORY
Ashley & Brittany on a field trip to the Yum Factory in Quincy, along with a special edition of Boozy Lotus…er…Coffee Talk.
Read MoreTWAIN TALK AND LEGACY MARTIAL ARTS
Ashley and Meg put a bow on the Hannibal school saga and Robert Bentley from Legacy stops by to talk about the big martial arts tournament coming to Quincy later this month.
Read MoreR&R GOLF TIPS – DRIVING
Got a bad slice? Duck hook? MRN’s Ron Kinscherf and R&R Golf’s Blaise Haxel are here to straighten out your drives.
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