TERESA ADAMS HOUSE AND YA CAHN’T PAHK YA CA IN YA YAHD
Ashley finds out the latest with the Teresa Adams House which supports families with sick patients at Blessing Hospital and then Brittany and Mackenzie Vallee join EFB Coffee Talk to discuss Mackenzie’s monster truck and why she can no longer park it in her yard at 30th and Maine.
Read MoreAreas of Sexpertise: The April edition of “Ask Leah”
This project is in partnership with Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic. Have a topic you’d like us to cover or questions you’d like an expert’s feedback on? We want to hear from you. Submit your questions and requests 100 percent anonymously at this link. MRN’s Aspen Gengenbacher and Leah Heming of the Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic discuss sexual…
Read MoreDOT STEM GRANTS AND MOM AND ME TEA
If you are a school looking for STEM dollars, apply for this grant by May 1 . Over the past two years, Dot Foods has worked with educators across the region to deliver teacher training and support hands-on STEM learning. This new grant program expands that effort by helping schools launch or grow projects that engage…
Read MoreQFD CHIEF STEVE SALRIN
MRN’s David Adam talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about his new position and the rash of fires in vacant buildings around the city.
Read MoreMACKENZIE FINLEA
Mackenzie Finlea is guest directing at Quincy Community Theatre this summer and has experience in several technical theatre roles. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf’s talks to her about her experiences. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreSARAH DEIEN
Sarah Deien stops by to talk about the great work Hannibal’s Reidel Foundation does for non-profits. We also touch on the state of local media and politics with the former news anchor. Brittany, Bobby and Ashley also discuss sports complexes and Easter, which is Brittany’s favorite high holy day … especially this year falling on…
Read MoreMRM for April 18, 2025
Happy Good Friday! News, weather and sports all coming up on Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.
Read MoreMEET ANNIE C. RELLER
Meet the newest Muddy Buddy: Annie C. Reller. She’s from Seattle and she’ll be interning for Muddy River News for a couple of months. Ashley finds out a little bit about Annie.
Read MoreEFB COFFEE TALK AND WHAT IS THE AAUW?
Judy Taylor stops by to tell Ashley all about the American Association of University Women and what the organization does. Then, Brittany slides into the DM for some EFB Coffee Talk about women in space as a group of celebs return from their Blue Origin flight.
Read MoreClarity Healthcare and recognizing QHS Grads
Ashley gets an update from our friends at Clarity Healthcare and then the Quincy Public Schools Foundation rolls out its 2025 graduation congratulations signs
Read MoreBishop Paprocki
As Holy Week begins, MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield about the Catholic Church and its place in today’s world.
Read MoreSUMMY TIRE
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chad Smith about Summy Tire as the business celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreJEFF DORSEY
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about civility in the world of social media commentary and how it seems to be lacking. Can we help clean it up? Then, Jeff Dorsey comes in to talk about the responsibility of voting, thoughts about running for office and how the media landscape has changed since he came to…
Read MoreMRM for April 11
A recap of the week’s events and a look ahead. It’s Muddy River mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency.
Read MoreSAM DANCER
Frankie has another visit with Sam Dancer to talk about health, fitness and spirituality.
Read MoreNATIONAL TOM SAWYER DAYS AND DOB WITH THE BBB
The Hannibal Jaycees are getting ready for this year’s National Tom Sawyer Days and Ashley gets the scoop. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with the latest scams that she may or may not fall for.
Read MoreRON KINSCHERF AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Ron Kinscherf updates us on his latest children’s book and talks about the process of becoming an author. Then Ashley and Brittany open up the latest can of EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreQuincy’s History and the Masons
These are two separate topics for those wondering. Rob Mellon, the director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, stops by then Steve O’Dear, Jr. lets us know what is happening with our local Masons.
Read MoreLUXE SUNDAY SITDOWN APRIL 6
Nate and Katy give you some great information from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa this week. So what is the difference between Botox and filler?
Read MoreRAE DESIGN
Ron Kinscherf talks to Kirstin Protsman of Rae Design about branding and crafting an image.
Read MoreLINDA MOORE
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about the mayor’s race then they hear from the winner herself — Mayor-elect Linda Moore
Read MoreMRM April 4, 2025
Today’s edition of Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. Interviews, news, weather, sports and Brittany’s hair!
Read MoreAPRIL 3 2025
Probably needs to be a parental guidance warning on this one. Josh has schwetty parts and Frankie is dry and scaly, according to reports.
Read MoreENDURANCE RUN AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Greg and Jennifer Leftwich talk about the Endurance Run to honor their son then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about digital scams.
Read MoreEFB COFFEE TALK EXTENDED DANCE MIX
Ashley and Brittany get the whole show to themselves. God help us.
Read MoreRONNIE MCKENZIE
From educating people about ASL to using his platform to spread awareness and positivity, Ronnie McKenzie is redefining what it means to be an advocate in the digital age. We’re so excited for this special Club Muddy to share his journey, his insights, and his mission to make the world more inclusive. Then, Bobby joins…
Read MorePREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND PET OF THE WEEK
Can we be nice to our kids and our pets please? Barb Baker Chapin stops by to talk about Transitions increasing the awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month and then Brittany Boll gets to play with a dog from the Quincy Humane Society in our Pet of the Week segment, sponsored by State Farm agent…
Read MoreSTEVE LOOTEN
Longtime area sportscaster Steve Looten has put together a compilation of quotes from athletes and other notables to inspire you or at least make you think a bit. He chats with fellow author Ron Kinscherf. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
Read MoreMIKE TROUP
MRN’s David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and his challenger, Linda Moore, to discuss the city’s mayoral campaign as it enters its final days.
Read MoreLINDA MOORE
MRN’s David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and his challenger, Linda Moore, to discuss the city’s mayoral campaign as it enters its final days.
Read MoreENCHANTED BOOKS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jennifer Tournear of Enchanted Books about running a locally owned bookstore and how she stands out against the big boxes and online booksellers.
Read MoreTHE RETURN OF THE DUCK
Brittany brings the bad words this week and gets ducked, but Ashley, of course, follows suit. St. Robert just tries to keep it between the ditches. We talk elections, anniversaries and other nonsense.
Read MoreMARCH 28
Welcome to Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. A look a the week’s news and a preview of what’s coming up.
Read MoreQRILE DISCUSSION
For months, members of the group Q-RILE (an acronym for Quincy for Registration Inspection Licensing Enactment) collected signatures from members of the community to get their ordinance proposal on the ballot for the next election. After securing enough signatures, the proposal is set to appear as a ballot referendum on Tuesday. As it is non-binding, even upon…
Read MoreMarch 27
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Read MoreSCHUCK DADDY
Frankie Murphy-Giesing turns the tables and interviews a guy who usually asks the questions … Matt Schuckman, the daddy of Muddy River Sports.
Read MoreODD FELLOWS AND ODD LADIES … BETTER KNOWN AS EFB COFFEE TALK
Members of the Odd Fellows stop by to talk about their latest activities and events. Then, Ashley and Brittany get into the EFB Coffee Talk about landlords and tenants.
Read MoreVILLA KATHRINE AND YOUNG LIFE
The Villa Kathrine is open and Paul Brown reminds us on what it has to offer. Then, Jacob Hollensteiner talks about taking over Young Life.
Read MoreRK CLEANING SERVICES
Ron Kinscherf talks to the people with RK Cleaning Services about the growth of their business. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreMARCH 22
Frankie Murphy Giesing and Josh Klitz get into the gory details of the death of Gene Hackman and then deftly switch to muscle cars. Hooligans brings you Frankie and The Klitz.
Read MoreDOUBLE HEARTS RANCH AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Bob Gough fills in for Ashley Conrad and talks to Tamitha Ague with Double Hearts Ranch near Monroe City about horses, camping and state parks. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau updates us with the Scam Tracker!
Read MoreUNITED WE FEUD AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Jenna Hull with United Way of Adams County and Rich Marcolla get you ready for the “United We Feud” fundraiser where Ashley is one of the contestants. Then Brittany slides into the DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreMISSOURI 4H FAMILY FARM AND MURDER AT THE PIZZERIA
Ashley talks to Leanne James about her family’s Missouri 4-H Century Farm award of the Year and then Kevin Williams from Quincy Catholic Charities gets us ready for Murder at the Pizzeria!
Read MoreBILL LANTZ, QUINCY REGIONAL AIRPORT
Quincy’s airport director talks about the challenges of getting consistent passenger airline service out of Baldwin Field.
Read MoreBILL TERLISNER
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany quickly get you caught up on the topics of the week and continue with the St. Pat’s Weekend celebration. When you are celebrating this weekend, you could stop at Cedar Club, owned by the always gregarious Bill Terlisner, or “Barn” as Ashley lovingly refers to him as. The successful businessman, Alton…
Read MoreST. PAT’S EDITION
The extended holiday St. Patrick’s weekend has started at Muddy River. We suggest you get your corned beef at Kohl’s Cash and Carry Showroom and we show you how to make a delicious rueben. Or just get your corned beef and cabbage there for the weekend. We also let you know all of the hotspots…
Read MoreBIKE TRAILS AND ROOF SCAMS
Ashley talks to Alex Adams about biking trails and then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau warns us to beware of the people who offer “free roof inspections.”
Read MoreRSVP AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Heath Richmond from John Wood Community College talks about the RSVP program and the ladies spill the tea on Coffee Talk from EFB.
Read MoreBUD’S PAINT AND BODY SHOP
Bud’s Paint and Body Shop was founded in 1945 by Wayne F. “Bud” Englehardt after he returned home from the Navy and serving in World War II. Bud’s Paint & Body Shop has been loyally serving Northeast Missouri for over seventy-five years. Today Bud’s Paint & Body Shop is run by Larry, Bud’s son, and…
Read MoreKELSEY SPRINKLE
Bobby talks about Lent and Ashley and Brittany thought he said “lint.” They also discuss the future of commercial air service in Quincy … or if there is a future for commercial air service in Quincy. Then, Kelsey Sprinkle from Ram’s Horn Body Art Studio talks tats and they discuss graffiti as art. Also, there…
Read MoreMRM MARCH 7
Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll have the latest in news, weather and sports to get you ready for the weekend.
Read MoreBOYS AND THEIR TOYS
Frankie and Josh talk about the cool kids toys for the young, young at heart and the oldsters. Josh, noting his age, says while Hooligans will not be open for the 5:05 a.m crowd on St. Pat’s., you can head to 10th and Washington at 10 a.m. to get your green on for the March…
Read MoreWHISKEY, WINE AND WHISKERS AND WEDDING SCAMMERS
Sally Westerhoff talks about how Whiskey, Wine and Whiskers got started to benefit the Cat Coalition and Don O’Brien scares Ashley with wedding scams, even though she says she’s never getting married again … wait, that came out wrong …
Read MoreDARRELL HENZE
Henze sat down with Muddy River News for a 45 minute interview on March 3 to discuss what happened during the closed session meeting. Quincy Public School officials were informed the interview was happening and given an opportunity to respond. They declined.
Read MoreLET THERE BE LIGHT AND EFB COFFEE TALK
We talk about fundraising efforts to help QHS and QND athletics with Jimmie Patterson from The Scoreboard and Ashley and Brittany spill the tea on the proposed housing complex on Columbus Road on EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreAUTISM
We dedicate today’s Daily Muddy to a discussion on autism with representatives from the Judevine Center and Great River Autism.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE – NIEMANN FOODS ANNOUNCEMENT
In a Muddy River News exclusive, Niemann Foods, Inc. (NFI) announced Monday it will be constructing a Haymakers convenience store, becoming the first major tenant at the West Quincy Port Authority site. Rich Niemann Jr., CEO and president of NFI, said he believes the store will cost at least $10 million. The 7,000-square foot facility…
Read MoreSTEVE BELKO
John Wood Community College political science and history professor Steve Belko talks about New Illinois and its likelihood of happening and then how the state and federal governments are working together … or not … in the current political climate.
Read MorePLAYING HARDBALL WITH SOFTBALL
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany discuss the firing of the Quincy High School softball coach over a social media post and administrators feeling “disrespected”. Then, they put a bow on the primary as Ashley learns how to use a microphone for the first time. Kudos for Brittany for her keen sense of observation.
Read MoreGEM CITY CONCERT SERIES
Scott Edlin and Craig Pool talk about the big acts coming in this July as the Gem City Concert Series returns July 18 and July 19 to Quincy’s Lincoln Park.
Read MoreFeb. 28 program
Emma Dalke is leaving us for a new opportunity up north. We wish her well! So have a jam-packed last show for her.
Read MoreQUINCY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Sara Meyer from the Quincy Children’s Museum gives us a program update and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with church scams.
Read MoreAMEREN AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Kevin Young from Ameren talks about line workers and getting power to your home. Then Brittany slides into Ashley’s DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreJWCC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND PET OF THE WEEK
Kristen Ritterbusch from John Wood Community College talks about workforce development and the Quincy Humane Society brings in a pooch for Pet of the Week. Will Ashley take another animal home?
Read MoreBEN ROBINSON GUITARS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ben Robinson about crafting custom-made guitars. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreTREY LINDSAY AND LEWIS CO. LINCOLN DAYS
Canton native and veteran Trey Lindsay, a member of Seal Team 6, is back home this weekend to speak at Saturday’s Lewis Co. Lincoln Days event. He talks about his service and what his post-military career looks like.
Read MoreMEGAN REDSHAW
Attorney Megan Redshaw talks about MRN’s Tim Bliefnick interview as she was part of his defense team. She also is friends with RFK, Jr. and talks about his appointment, DOGE and other D.C. happenings.
Read MoreFEB. 21
MRN covers the FBI raids in Quincy this morning and we talk to the director of the QCT performance of Waitress. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.
Read MoreFEB. 20
Ron Kinscherf gets us updated on what is coming up at the Quincy Public Library for the rest of February and all of March.
Read MoreFEB. 20
Both Frankie and The Klitz were born in the late 1970s, so they both feel they have a lot of opinions on their era of fashion, movies, and the music of their childhoods. They also discuss what it was like to maneuver through however their mothers were dressing them at the time. Sometimes it was…
Read MoreDOB WITH THE BBB AND QR CODE SCAMS
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau scares Ashley with tales of QR code scams.
Read MoreFURBALL TICKET GIVEAWAY ON EFB COFFEE TALK
Ashley and Brittany spill the tea on EFB Coffee Talk and also give away tickets to Furball!
Read MoreBIRTH EQUITY
Brittany Boll talks to Jessica Curry and Jamie Kane from Blessing Health about a new birth equity grant that will allow them to further assist expectant moms.
Read MoreRITCHIE KRACHT
Ritchie Kracht still needs a couple more weeks to catch Roy Webb, who lasted about six weeks in the Hannibal School District superintendent’s post before changing his mind. But will Ritchie Kracht be around as long as Susan Johnson led the district? MRN Editor David Adam interviews the newly leader of the Hannibal schools.
Read MoreClarity Healthcare
Stacey Julifs and Kaitlyn Shively from Clarity Healthcare talk about their company’s niche in the local health landscape.
Read MoreDICK AND PAT WENTURA
Love is in the air and Brittany and Ashley talk to Dick and Pat Wentura about their life-long loving relationship.
Read MoreFEB. 14
Happy Valentine’s Day! Bob and Emma have a packed show with interviews from couples who own and operate businesses together and a sneak peak at Quincy’s newest restaurant and first Indian restaurant.
Read MoreJENNY AND SAM DANCER
Wait? Wasn’t Sam Dancer just on Club Muddy? Yes, but he wife was invited on Frankie Say also. So Jenny Dancer is the guest and Sam tags along. They talk about fitness, traveling and making a difference in their hometown.
Read MoreA DAILY MUDDY TRIPLEHEADER!
Ashley with a tripleheader today! First, Morgan Parker from Quincy Medical Group says it’s almost Bridge the Gap signup time. Then, Dave Oakley talks about how the Richard Eells House is being updated and finally, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau has some scams of love for Ashley.
Read MoreBLACKLIGHT BINGO AND WIN TICKETS TO THE FURBALL
Stephen Wiewel of Firefighters Local 63 gives us the info on the Blacklight Bingo fundraiser then Brittany and Ashley get in the giveaway groove on EFB Coffee Talk by giving away tickets to the Fabulous Furball! Comment with your pet pictures below for your chance to enter our giveaway and listen to EFB coffee talk…
Read MoreMRN INTERVIEW WITH TIM BLIEFNICK
MRN Editor David Adam interviews Tim Bliefnick on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Ill.
Read MoreKELLY’S FUN RUN AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Beth MacKenzie gets us ready for the Kelly’s Fun Run on March 16 and QU professor Justin Coffey and Macy Ferguson-Smith preview their upcoming discussion on Black History Month.
Read MoreDAN BRINK
MRN Editor David Adam sat down with former Quincy alderman Dan Brink to discuss his vision of the city’s future before the Feb. 25 GOP primary.
Read MoreMIKE TROUP
MRN Editor David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup to discuss his vision of the city’s future before the Feb. 25 GOP primary.
Read MoreFULL SERVICE ROOFING
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to John Schemerhorn with Full Service Roofing about the roofing business and if there is a price impact when large-scale catastrophies such as the Los Angeles fires happen. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.
Read MoreSAM DANCER AND MAKE QUINCY HEALTHY AGAIN
Ashley begrudgingly admits Bobby was right about local school tax rates. Brittany and Ashley unveil their Make Quincy Healthy Again tax plan and then talk health, fitness and local development with Sam Dancer.
Read MoreFeb. 7
Our new “Cooking with Kohl” segment, a visit with Muddy River Engraving and an update on Tim Bliefnick. All on Muddy River Mornings.
Read MoreFrankie and The Klitz Debut
Frankie Murphy-Giesing and Josh Klitz will be sharing the podcast every other week. A wide-range of topics and how whole thing came about. Josh is also one of the owners of Hooligan’s, 10th and Washington, Quincy.
Read MoreWhat is a cimbalom? And romance scams with the BBB
Ashley talks to Jane Polett from the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association about this weekend’s “Adventures and Explorations” concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…
Read MoreTHUNDER BREAD AND EFB COFFEE TALK
John Ator, a student at Western High School, is getting graphic novels published. Ashley has so many questions and she might get to be a character in one! Brittany then slides into the DM for a little EFB Coffee Talk about how the City of Quincy is going to pending sales taxes.
Read MoreHOLLISTER-WHITNEY SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE FAIRY TALE TEA
Ashley talks to Doris Sanders of ENCORE about the upcoming Fairy Tale Tea and then Erica Anders with Hollister-Whitney talks about the company’s scholarship program promotion.
Read MorePAULA GOUGH
Paula Gough has just retired as the Northeast Missouri district engineer for MoDOT. We talk about highways, how they get built and what’s the next big project.
Read MoreJERSEYS
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf sits down with James Barnett of Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point, who is getting ready to open a second location in Mt. Sterling. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read MoreSOFTBALL AFTER DARK
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about softball and baseball in the dark and how much money schools get. Ashley doesn’t believe Quincy’s school property tax rate is lower than other places of similar size in Illinois.
Read MoreJAN. 31
Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency is on. Bob Gough and Emma Dalke get you caught up on what happened this week and give you a glimpse of what is coming up on Muddy River News and Muddy River Sports.
Read MoreSPEED PUZZLING AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Ray Wilson chats with Ashley about the upcoming speed puzzling event happening Feb. 8 at The Ambiance. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to scare Ashley with his latest tales of the Scammy McScammersons who want to take your money.
Read MoreIMPACT GLOBAL AND EFB COFFEE TALK
Crystal Young with Impact Global talks about the organization’s mission then Brittany slides into the DM with Ashley for another EFB Coffee Talk.
Read MoreGREG MENDOZA
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Greg Mendoza who has written a book called “The Book”. So what is behind that title? From one author to another, they discuss. The Quincy Public Library brings you “Book Nook”.
Read MoreEMERALD CITY VALENTINE’S DAY CONTEST AND PET OF THE WEEK
Muddy River News and Emerald City Jewelers are giving away two $200 gift cards to a lucky pair of people for Valentine’s Day. Send an e-mail to contest@muddyrivernews.com by Feb. 12. One winner, two gift cards to share. And the Quincy Humane Society brings in a beagle for this week’s Pet of the Week!
Read MoreJON MCCOY
MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with the new chairman of the Adams County Republican Central Committee to talk about President Trump, refereeing squabbles within the party and why the party has dominated local politics for more than a decade.
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