Labor Day Weekend concerts in Quincy and raising money for Fishing for Freedom
Ashley’s back from yet another break (divas take so much vacation time!) and talks to Scott Edlin from On the Rail about the latest installment of the Gem City Concert Series, including country music superstar Tracy Lawrence and Quincy’s own Annie Bushmeyer. Buy your tickets at gemcityconcerts.com or at On the Rail. Kathie Palmer also stops by…
Read MoreHooligans
Josh Kiltz decided to buy a bar with his cousin AND THEN tell his wife he did it. How did that work out for him? We find out about how Hooligans came to be. David Adam, Bob Gough and Brittany Boll also talk about kids running around in the heat and how schools and other…
Read MoreLee Lindsay
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to the grande dame of Quincy, Lee Lindsay. Frankie and Lee talk about her upbringing in Quincy as her family owned the largest shares of what was Quincy Newspapers/Quincy Media, going to college in the deep south and her current labors of love to help those who need it.
Read MoreThe Tracy Family Foundation’s date night and Dr. Montejo talks about food allergies
Dr. Julia Montejo with Blessing Hospital talks about food allergies as kids head back to school. Why are they more prevalent now than in the post. Also, Dan Teefey of the Tracy Family Foundation stops by to talk about “Date Night”, which the foundation is sponsoring to help moms and dads get a little alone time.
Read MoreHot Sicilian wraps up the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate
Brittany Boll and Matt Schuckman take a bite out of LaGondola’s Hot Sicilian to wrap up the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate. J. Robert Gough also talks to the folks at Chaddock about Foster Care.
Read MoreMiles Design
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Morgan Miles, owner of Miles Design about her new business, which is a full service interior design firm with experience in a wide variety of commercial projects of various sizes and complexities. Mercantile Bank brings you the MRN Business Spotlight.
Read MoreMark McDowell, QND
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Notre Dame Principal Mark McDowell about the start of the school year and QND’s role in the community.
Read MoreAfter 27 years, Robert Stellino says goodbye to Quincy
Roberto Stellino and his team have made Quincy’s Tiramisu ristorante one of the region’s premier dining establishments — now at Fourth and Hampshire on the city’s square at Washington Park. The food, the ambiance and the service are elite. After 27 years, Stellino is stepping away from the restaurant. He and his wife, Terri, are…
Read MoreJames Brown, not the Godfather of Soul
Bobby explains who Fernando Valenzuela is and Ashley and Brittany talk to Quincy Police Detective Sergeant James Brown about sexually violent persons and homeless in our community.
Read MoreUnited Way and Megan Duncan
Ashley Conrad talks to Nancy Bluhm from the United Way of Adams County and Megan Duncan about the latest Hannibal news.
Read MoreEthan’s Rodeo, MRN Cookies and Ryan Schnack
MRN’s Bob Gough sits down with Alicia and Dave Weiman to talk about this weekend’s Ethan’s Rodeo and attorney Ryan Schnack talks about his health struggles and the issue of mold in the Adams County Courthouse.
Read MoreBack to School Edition
With this week’s start of school, MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria Dement with the Quincy Public Library about the library’s new offerings for students and teachers. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
Read MoreMoonlight Ride for Hunger
Ashley talks to Sarah Stevens and Bob Daly about the Moonlight Ride for Hunger and also Trudy Willis with Trudy’s Trendy Boutique about their new homecoming dress line.
Read MoreThe Scoreboard
Brittany Boll and Steve Eighinger sample the burgers at The Scoreboard at the next stop of our Great Quincy Sandwich Debate. Ashley Conrad also interviews Brittany McKeown from John Wood Community College about the school’s Smart Start program.
Read MoreMacy Ferguson-Smith
Macy Ferguson-Smith of Quincy Medical Group talks to MRN Publisher Bob Gough about diversity and inclusion in her hometown and the honor she just received as being selected as one of 100 Obama Foundation leaders.
Read MoreCasey Schnack
Defense Attorney Casey Schnack joins the Club to talk about the Bliefnick case and all the reaction that came with it as the convicted murderer’s sentencing approaches on August 11. Ashley, Brittany and Casey also talk about feminism in today’s world. WARNING: This podcast has very graphic language. It was not edited out due to…
Read MoreAli Power
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Ali Power about cocktails (including frothy tequila) and hosting parties.
Read MoreHannibal Arts Council
Ashley talks to Michael Gaines of the Hannibal Arts Council about all of their programs that are happening over the next few weeks.
Read MoreBella Ease
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Cheryl and Dennis Williams of Bella Ease and how they have expanded their services to help local youth.
Read MoreSherri Rinker
MRN’s Ron’s Kinscherf interviews New York Times best-selling children’s author Sherri Rinker. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.
Read MoreJosh Jones and his bougie whiskey tastes
Adams Co. State’s Attorney Josh Jones stops by Club Muddy to talk about court, whiskey, tattoos and other topics.
Read MoreThe Yohn Show
Ashley’s done with Bradley Yohn (who isn’t?), Brittany makes drinks and Bob talks about herding cats.
Read MoreCoffee Talk and stargazing
Ashley speaks with Bob Weirather of the Quincy Astronomy Club then she and Brittany talk about the new Club Muddy format and the start of the Bradley Yohn trial.
Read MoreWin Snoop Dogg at The Liquor Booth
Stop by the Liquor Booth to enter a raffle to win a giant Snoop Dogg Corona bobblehead and pickup your July 4th beverages.
Read MoreProgramming changes announced as we enter our summer break
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie celebrate the fourth early and the team announces a new podcast and some tweaks to the old one.
Read MoreAndrea Campbell, Hannibal School District
Summer will be gone before you know it, so MRN’s Megan Duncan talks to Andrea Campbell of the Hannibal School District to see how they are preparing for the 2023-2024 school year.
Read MoreLisa Towles
This week’s Book Nook features award winning author Lisa Towles. This month, she released ‘Salt Island’, book two from her series with Private Detective Mari Ellwyn. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf has our report and Book Nook is brought to you by the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreTIF Talk
Ashley and Brittany spend this week’s Coffee Talk getting the tea on tax increment financing (TIF) from Jason Parrott with the City of Quincy’s planning department.
Read MoreMaureen Kahn, Blessing Health
As Maureen Kahn wraps up her tenure of leading Blessing Health, she sits down with MRN’s J. Robert Gough to discuss the challenges, the successes and some of the regrets of her more than 20 years at the helm. From Blessing Health: Maureen Kahn, MSN, MHA, RN, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Health, retires July 1…
Read MoreMedia Matters and how did our kids get this old?
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss having kids at certain ages and about the ever-shifting landscape and evolution of local media.
Read MoreHannibal Cannibal and Megan Duncan
Angie Wilcoxsen of the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation gets us ready for the upcoming Hannibal Cannibal race along hilly Mo. 79. MRN’s Megan Duncan also tries to talk Ashley into running…or walking…or drinking.
Read MoreSilver Dollar’s Smash Burger and National Tom Sawyer Days
Kaylee Buckman and Brant Dooley let us know what is coming up for National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal and David Adam joins Ashley Conrad to tackle Silver Dollar’s Smash Burger. They also let you know about a great Sunday burger special. Perfect for a stop just before you hit the Adams County Speedway. Also,…
Read MoreDrag shows, sexually violent persons and Snake Pliskin
Frankie’s back, David pinch-hits for Bob and Ashley is fired up for the latest edition of Club Muddy on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Read MoreHide yo kids, hide yo wife
Ashley and Brittany dive into some Facebook posts about potential stalkers in Quincy while they wait for more information (or David to tell them what’s up on Thursday).
Read MoreSteve and Brittany do Maid-Rite
The second installment of the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate takes us to Maid-Rite and the home of the loose meat sandwich. Brittany Boll tries to extract the secret recipe from Mike Geise and Steve Eighinger just eats.
Read MoreLauren Schellenberger, Culver-Stockton College
The incoming president of Culver-Stockton College is no stranger to The Hill. Lauren Schellenberger talks about her new role, her love and familiarity with the college and what knowledge she has taken from her predecessors.
Read MoreThe streets of Quincy
Not potholes, but actual living on the streets, or on the sidewalks. Or the parks. As summer approaches, the homeless become more visible. But nearly two years after the closing of the Welcome Inn, what progress has been made to alleviate the problem? What will the housing study that’s being conducted tell us?
Read MoreHannibal Hiccups and Dan Sherman
Megan Duncan shows Ashley her new Hannibal office and they talk about this week’s shakeup at Hannibal City Hall. And David Adam chats with an old friend and local legend, Dan Sherman, about a well-deserved honor he recently received.
Read MoreGet Coffee Talking
Kelsey Thompson and Megan Costigan stop by to talk about their “Get Talking” project. Ashley and Brittany have their first Coffee Talk guest, who talks about hanging out with Dierks Bentley on the east side last weekend (no comment on the Sauget Ballet).
Read MoreThe Great Quincy Sandwich Debate
Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman’s Facebook brainchild has evolved into a real-life taste test. Muddy Buddies will spend the summer going around Q-Town to experience the best in local sandwiches. After you’ve had a chance to follow along, you can vote at the end of the summer to see which one is the city’s…
Read MoreJune 6, 2023
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf gets you caught up on all of the happenings at the Quincy Public Library with Victoria Dement.
Read MoreThe hammer drops on Tim Bliefnick
Brittany, Bobby and Ashley wrap up discussions of the Tim Bliefnick trial saga as it ends this week. The focus is now on how these families can move forward after such a terrible tragedy.
Read MoreAn apology and an update on the Bliefnick trial
Brittany, Bobby and Ashley get you caught up on the Tim Bliefnick murder trial through Thursday’s court testimony.
Read MoreCoffee Talk about what everyone in town is talking about
Ashley and Brittany talk about observing the Tim Bliefnick murder trial via social media and news reports and Ashley chats with Brandon Weber about scouting.
Read MoreJarid Jones, Quincy Park District
David Adam talks to the newly-elected president of the Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners about his vision for the city’s park system.
Read MoreGeorge Eversman, Dot Foods
Ron Kinscherf talks with the new president of Dot Foods, George Eversman, about his role in leading the area’s largest employer.
Read MoreBusy summer at the Quincy Park District
Ashley talks to Kyle Jacoby and Ben Klingner with the Quincy Park District about all of the summer programs getting ready to start. So when you’re tired of your kids whining about being bored in two weeks, send them to the parks!
Read MoreRestaurant blues and the slow death of AM Radio
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about tough times for local restaurant since the shutdown and many new cars are getting rid of AM radio. Quincy’s already lost one AM station and many others are going away nationally.
Read MoreFlags of Honor and the Quincy Montessori School
Ashley Conrad talks to Joel Koch of the Quincy Exchange Club about Flags of Honor and she also chats with Jessica Pittman of the Quincy Montessori School.
Read MoreChief Adam Yates
Police Chief Adam Yates talks to MRN’s Bob Gough about this week’s QPD town hall meeting at the Quincy Public Library and other issues as he wraps up his first year of leading the department.
Read MoreProgress, or lack thereof
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about the Riverfront, overall Quincy progress and why everything takes so long.
Read MoreJDUB Academy and Megan Duncan
Kathleen Rodgers from JDUB Academy tells us what programs are available for kids this year at the annual Summer program (scholarships are available) and Ashley talks to Megan Duncan about the latest happenings in Hannibal.
Read MoreUlmus Academy’s summer school and Coffee Talk
Jen Wiemelt stops in to talk about what Ulmus Academy is offering for kids this summer and Ashley and Brittany talk about their favorite teachers on Coffee Talk.
Read MoreHonoring Memorial Hospital and remembering St. Mary’s
Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair talks about the Rural Hospital award won by her team and Linda Berry and Sharon Sandidge stop by to talk about a ceremony to remember the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital.
Read MoreBobbe White
Author Ron Kinscherf talks to author Bobbe White about books. C’mon, what else would two authors talk about? But she does have a new book “WAIT! WHAT? We’re the Parents Now?: Navigating the Ups and Downs: A Loved One’s Health Decline Gets Real”. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
Read MoreK of C’s big giveaway and Dogwood has evolved
Davey sits in for Bobby and expresses his dislike of parades. Ashley takes umbrage and Frankie tells jokes.
Read MoreA little Dogwood history and some exciting Hannibal news
Bruce Guthrie of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about Saturday’s Dogwood Parade and the weekend in general. Ashley Conrad then breaks some great news about Muddy River News in Hannibal with our Hannibal correspondent, Meg Duncan.
Read MoreRay Long
Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune covered the “ComEd 4” trial and also, literally, wrote the book on Michael Madigan, former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. He and MRN’s Bob Gough talk about the outcome and what it means for future lobbying efforts in the Statehouse
Read MoreGet ready for the weekend at The Liquor Booth
Dues from The Liquor Booth lets Ashley and Brittany sample some springtime drinks to get ready for a busy weekend. Sorry, no Mint Julep recipes.
Read MoreTodd Eyler
Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler talks to Bob Gough about running for Adams County State’s Attorney in 2024.
Read MoreJeff Dorsey talks about Mike Shannon
Ashley Conrad spends some time with local radio legend Jeff Dorsey talking about his friend, the late Mike Shannon, the former St. Louis Cardinals player and broadcaster who passed away over the weekend. She also gets us ready for Fishing for Freedom with Adam Brocksieck.
Read More…full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.’
It’s a Sausage Fest on Club Muddy as Frankie, Bobby and Davey discuss Alderman Mike Farha’s rant against Mayor Mike Troup and the budget vote which went ahead and happened anyway.
Read MoreQuincy Derby and Coffee Talk
Aiden McDonnell gets us ready for this year’s Quincy Derby, being held Father’s Day weekend on North 18th Street near Bob Mays Park. Then Ashley and Brittany dish the tea during Coffee Talk.
Read MoreQPD Elder Services and racing is back!
Ashley Conrad talks to QPD Det. Zach Bemis about the Elder Services division and the Bard of Bullring is back to talk racing. Steve Eighinger and Ashley talk about this year’s season opener at Adams County Speedway.
Read MoreA double-dose of DOB and the BBB
Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau is back to talk with Ashley Conrad about the scammers, scoundrels and scumbags who try to take your money.
Read MoreCraig Industries
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Luke Craig with Craig Industries. The Quincy company specializes in manufacturing high-quality insulated building panels for use in a wide variety of industries, utilizing computerized design and manufacturing processes to achieve precision quality products.
Read MoreMea Culpas all around
Frankie and Bobby admit they were wrong, then Ashley admits she was wrong all while enjoying some new product provided by Haubrich Enterprises.
Read MoreThe Hannibal Girlfriend Getaway and Meg Duncan
Mike O’Cheltree talks to Ashley Conrad about the annual ladies weekend escape and Meg Duncan gets you caught up on all of the Hannibal news.
Read MoreInspire the Change: A new Muddy River News podcast
MRN correspondent Megan Duncan and Amy Vaughn with Be the Change will update you periodically on good people doing good things in our area. Their first guest is Blane Mundle who has dedicated his life to kids as an educator and continues to do so.
Read MoreThe possibility of a new sports complex and the Quincy Symphony celebrates 75 years
Ashley Conrad talks to Jane Pollett about this Saturday’s concert and the Quincy Symphony Orchestra’s 75th Anniversary. And David Adam gets us up to speed on the possibility of a new sports complex being built…someday.
Read MoreTile Pro
Bob Gough talks to Megan Schweitzer of Tile Pro about their company’s commitment to quality custom work. Megan also convinces Bob that backsplashes are important!
Read MoreSouthern Airways
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Mark Cestari with Southern Airways about the airline’s first few months flying out of Quincy Regional Airport.
Read MoreCrain’s Chicago Business: A look at the ComEd Four trial
Crain’s Chicago Business reporters Amy Guth and Steve Daniels discuss the ComEd Four court case involving Michael McClain of Quincy and others. This is on Crain’s Daily Gist podcast.
Read MoreTrans on Cans
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about why people care (or don’t) about product marketing as both conservatives and liberals clutch their pearls over who is on a beer can or a bottle of syrup. A pod guaranteed to make everyone mad!
Read MoreBlessing of the Bikes and Coffee Talk
Eddie Griffin stops by to chat about the Blessing of the Bikes event and Brittany and Ashley have their coffee talk about all of the National ____ Days (like National Cleavage Day and the multiple National Margarita and Beer Days).
Read MoreAnother busy news week and Golden Bridges
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about what is on this week’s news docket and T Heberlein from Golden Bridges stops by to talk about senior moving.
Read MoreMike Reed, Sny Island Levee Drainage District
MRN Publisher Bob Gough talks to the superintendent of the Sny, Mike Reed, about flood fighting and making sure more than 100,000 acres of land stays dry. Reed is also retiring from the job he’s had for 28 years and the drainage district is currently looking for his successor.
Read MoreAdams County Clerk explains how to proceed in case of a close election
Ryan Niekamp talks to Bob Gough about the situation in Quincy’s 7th Ward and how his office will proceed, according to state law, to handle a close election. Bob also chats with Laura Sievert with the Quincy Society of Fine Arts about the Illinois Creative Recovery Grants that her organization is helping distribute throughout West-Central
Read MoreElection Day and Great River Honor Flight
Don’t forget to vote! Also, Carlos Fernandez with Great River Honor Flight talks about the group’s next flight this week. They have taken more than 2,000 veterans to Washington D.C. since 2009.
Read MoreThe two sides of Mike McClain and of the Quincy School Board ‘slates’
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley return to their Crown Peach roots and talk politics while Bobby doesn’t let the Cardinals lack of pitching on Opening Day distract him.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2023
Ron Kinscherf and Victoria DeMent talk about what’s happening at the Quincy Public Library.
Read MoreIt’s allergy season!
Bob Gough sits in for Ashley Conrad and Dr. Julia Montejo from Blessing Hospital talks about getting through allergy season. Megan Duncan also celebrates her wedding anniversary by coming to Quincy and talk about what’s up in Hannibal.
Read MoreGet ready for Platt Daddy BBQ
Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll give you a preview of Downtown Quincy’s newest restaurant, Platt Daddy BBQ, as it prepares to open next month. Ashley also talks to Kent Embree with the Community Foundation about their grant offerings.
Read MoreThe high cost of housing people…and buses
Frankie, Bobby and Brittany discuss the high cost of…everything it seems these days. Also the renter vs. landlord issue that probably will never go away.
Read MoreYoungLife and Coffee Talk
Bob Gough chats with Curtis Sethaler about the YoungLife program and a fundraiser they have coming up on April 16. Then, Ashley and Brittany talk about debates and forums on this week’s “Coffee Talk”.
Read MoreFriends of the Lorenzo Bull House
Did you know that the Lorenzo Bull House at 16th and Maine is a Quincy Park District park? Ashley Conrad talks to Dick Wellman with the Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House about the properties history and its future as well as some great upcoming events. Watch the Dogwood Parade from its lawn!
Read MoreMurder in a small town
Ashley, Brittany and Bobby discuss the death of Becky Bliefnick, the arrest of Tim Bliefnick and how we need more patience and fewer presumptions when dealing with such a sensitive matter in our community. Oh, and they also talk about beer and basketball as Yuengling arrives at County Market and Haymakers just in time for…
Read MoreA sneak peek at a new indoor bike park and it’s almost furball time
Ashley talks to her Aunt Amy about the upcoming Fabulous Furball and then gives you a sneak peak at Quincy’s new indoor bike park.
Read MoreGetting ready for St. Pat’s at The Liquor Booth
Ashley and Brittany trade “Coffee Talk” for “Liquor Booth Talk” with Dues and they get you ready with your St. Patty’s libations.
Read MoreSafety and Security Seminar
Ashley Conrad talks to Jana Hattey and Linda Moore about safety and security at public events. There is a public meeting about this issue coming up on March 23.
Read MoreQuincy Mayor Mike Troup
Quincy Mayor Mike Troup talks about his State of the City speech during this week’s episode of Muddy River News This Week and discusses with MRN Editor David Adam about the city’s need for hotels, jobs and housing, as well as the most important question: When is Target going to open? Muddy River News This…
Read MoreDiscussion of license plate readers leads to artificial intelligence in our lives
MRN Editor David Adam fills in for Bob, and the trio discusses license plate readers for the city, transgender people, kiosks at fast food restaurants and artificial intelligence.
Read MoreHelp with Medicaid enrollment assistance, and kind words from Ashley for David
Ashley Conrad thanks MRN Editor David Adam for filling in for Bob Gough (who makes a special guest appearance), then visits with Anne Vestal with Clarity Healthcare and Emily Hendrickson with the Adams County Health Department to talk about Medicaid enrollment assistance.
Read MoreSummer events for the Hannibal Jaycees and Meg’s involvement in new book
Claudia Hollister and Brant Dooley with the Hannibal Jaycees talk Ashley Conrad about all of the activities scheduled in Hannibal this spring and summer, and Muddy River News Correspondent Megan Duncan talks about a best-selling book she’s a part of.
Read MoreThe Fabiola Leadership Academy plus the pros and cons of Daylight Savings Time
Matthew Osborn from Culver-Stockton College stops by to talk about the Fabiola Leadership Academy that is scheduled for June. Brittany Boll and Ashley Conrad then get together for “Coffee Talk,” where they discuss spring break, Daylight Savings Time, Snapchat filters and your kids’ Google history.
Read MoreHow nonprofits can learn to work more effectively with local media
Amy Vaughn with Be The Change For Your Community visits with Ashley Conrad for the Monday, March 6 edition of The Daily Muddy to talk about an online seminar designed to help nonprofits with dealing with local media.
Read MorePay heem. Pay dat man hees money’
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie engage in some light-hearted banter as local events have been rather somber these days. And Bobby bugs the crap out of Ashley.
Read MoreHannibal’s Leslie Knope and we love Quincy (but we aren’t Boatmen’s Bank)
Mary Lynne Richards from Hannibal Parks and Recreation joins Ashley Conrad to talk about Pawnee…er, Hannibal’s parks. Then she and Brittany Boll discuss Woody Harrelson on SNL and profess their love for Quincy.
Read MoreOrange County – The Dark Side
Ron Kinscherf talks to Christopher Curtis about his book “Orange County – The Dark Side” From the book: “The land of milk and honey, streets paved with gold, and a place your dreams can come true are the illusions of Orange County. But, when you cross to the other side, The Dark Side, life is…
Read MoreAshley hits the Chocolottery
Ashley Conrad and McKenzie Disselhorst preview the Chocolate Extravaganza and Megan Duncan discusses the Continental Cement strike that just ended.
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