Get 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.
Read MoreTragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Anna Keithly of TAPS talks about how the organization she works for supports families of those who have lost loved ones who served.
Read MoreDunnbelly
MRN Editor David Adam talks to Karyn Dunn with Dunnbelly, the East Broadway Bistro that has been serving great food with a fun atmosphere since 2017.
Read MoreForty days in the wilderness
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about Lent and local crime.
Read MoreThe Quincy Art Center and keep Quincy beautiful
Ashley Conrad interviews Alta King with the Quincy Art Center about their upcoming programs. Then, Ashley and Brittany Boll talk about who should be picking up the trash around town.
Read MoreChips and salsa…and is it twerking or tweaking?
Davey sits in for Frankie and we talk chips and salsa differences at the various McClean establishments. Also Ashley thinks they made too much of Mahomes twerking or tweaking his ankle in the Super Bowl.
Read MoreSupport our Veterans
Ashley Conrad talks to Richard Elsenpeter, a local veterans’ advocate, about how we can help those who served our country. And Ron Kinscherf is back with more Oscar Cliff Notes.
Read MoreTaylor Leszkai
Adams County Correctional Officer Taylor Leszkai recently was named the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Correctional Officer of the Year for 2022 in recognition for his “above-and beyond” work ethic and his selfless actions in the face of extreme crisis.
Read MorePODCAST: Hannibal and Quincy African-American connections
Faye Dant, executive director of Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center, gave her presentation Sunday at the History Museum at 332 Maine.
Read MoreHannibal happenings and an Oscar preview you can’t miss!
Bob Gough chats with Joe Desmond of the Hannibal VFW about their renovations and the fundraising to help pay for it via their Spring Cha-Ching raffle at 209 Bird, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Megan Duncan also joins to talk about what else is happening in Hannibal. And possibly the best look at an Oscar nominee…
Read MoreDowntown Q gets new BBQ
Jeremy Platt is opening Platt Daddy BBQ at 605 Hampshire. Platt has catered his amazing barbecue in Missouri and Quincy and his new brick and mortar restaurant will be open in Downtown Quincy in March. Platt Daddy will seat about 40 people and serve craft cocktails and beer along with barbecue. He also will sell…
Read MoreIt’s not too late for Valentine’s shopping and more Oscar Cliff Notes
Emerald City Jewelers and County Market have great ideas for your last-minute Valentine’s Day needs. Get out there right now! You still have plenty of time…until you don’t. Also Ron Kinscherf with another Oscar Cliff Notes.
Read MoreBack to the Future with ChatGPT, Dick Tracy watches, Segways and hoverboards
Frankie takes a dry day, Ashley makes up for his lack of imbibing and Bobby wants to know where the Hell his Jetson’s flying car is.
Read MoreCovering the news and Ron has Oscar Fever
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about how you approach covering sensitive news topics and Ron Kinscherf has another segment of Oscar Cliff Notes.
Read MoreDebbie Reed, Chaddock President/CEO
Chaddock President/CEO Debbie Reed talks about the school’s 170th anniversary, its impact on the community its history and its future. MRN THIS WEEK is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreCoffee Talk and Oscar Cliff Notes
Ashley and Brittany chat about parenting and Ron Kinscherf begins his review of Oscar Best Picture nominations with TOP GUN: MAVERICK.
Read MoreFacebook hates Frankie
Frankie gets yet another Facebook ban, this time for wishing someone dead. Bobby and Brittany tell him why that is wrong…why the wishing people dead part is wrong. Also, a quick chat about the Quincy couple’s involvement in Jan. 6 now that they have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.
Read MoreKicking off the big game and Valentine’s Day
Ashley and Brittany stop by The Liquor Booth to get ready for pregame with Chad Duesterhaus. The Liquor Booth is also hosting a Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day Kickoff event, starting at 3 p.m. on Feb. 10. Wine and other spirits will be available for tasting.
Read Morethe Quincy Public Library
Ron Kinscherf talks to the folks from the Quincy Public Library about what’s coming up this year at the library.
Read MoreBo Knapheide
Ron Kinscherf talks to Bo Knapheide of Knapheide Manufacturing as the company prepares to celebrate its 175th Anniversary. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreEqual rights for hoops and grocery cart ‘skanks’
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about the QHS basketball gym dustup and Ashley hates no one worse than those whom she lovingly calls “cart skanks”.
Read MoreMardi Gras and Coffee Talk
Ashley Conrad chats with ladies from the American Business Women’s Association about their upcoming Mardi Gras event and then she and Brittany Boll talk about an idea to build a sports complex in Quincy.
Read MoreSouper Bowl and Weather Talk
Ashley Conrad and Beth Mackenzie talk about the Souper Bowl of Caring coming up on the day of the big game and Ron Kinscherf tries to go toe-to-toe with Meteorologist Brent Clair about the weather.
Read MoreMark Field, Liberty Bank
Mark Field of Liberty Bank talks about banking and technology. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreWill Sullivan
Bob Gough talks to Will Sullivan of Will Sullivan Auction Service about the new Illinois gun laws and how they affect the business of selling guns.
Read MoreDo you hate the mainstream legacy media?
WGEM reporter gets let go for making an opinionated statement during a live news cast. We talk about the blurry lines between news and commentary that we have in today’s world.
Read MoreCornerstone’s Humanitarian of the Year and ‘Coffee Talk’
Ashley Conrad talks to Drew Quintero of Cornerstone and Kate Daugherty, who is this year’s Cornerstone Humanitarian of the Year. Then, Ashley and Brittney Boll spill the tea on Prince Harry during ‘Coffee Talk’.
Read MoreGolden Bridges
Ron Kinscherf talks to Suzanne Ellebrock with Golden Bridges.
Read MoreViewer mail and our new app is here!
Ashley and Bob go over some viewer mail and talk about the new Muddy River News and Sports app now available on Google Play and the App Store.
Read MoreGovernors and guns
Frankie, Bobby and Brittany talk about Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s visit to Quincy and some quality family time. They also talk about gun ownership and freedom.
Read MoreCoffee Talk’ about housing
Brittany and Ashley give an update on Quincy’s housing and rental procedures.
Read MoreThe week in government
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough get you ready for a busy week in local government.
Read MoreEncompass
Ron Kinscherf talks with Greg Wittland of Encompass Wealth Strategies about planning for retirement.
Read MoreBrittany’s martinis and bad government
Adam Pitluk
MRN Editor talks to journalist Adam Pitluk about his experiences with James Scott, the man who was found guilty of the West Quincy Levee break.
Read MoreDeadly Keepsakes
Ron Kinscherf talks to author Anita Dickason about her experiences and her book “Deadly Keepsakes”.
Read MoreNew Year’s Coffee Talk
Ashley and Brittany talk about the start of the new year and getting motivated. Not really into resolutions, however.
Read MoreBret Austin
The businessman and chairman of the Adams County Board’s finance committee discusses the county’s housing situation and how he hopes the Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy and Adams County can all work together to ensure there is enough quality housing to go around.
Read MoreKohl Wholesale
Matt Ehrhart of Kohl Wholesale talks about the company as it reaches a milestone year.
Read MoreBuh bye 2022
Ashley, Bob and Brittany ring in the new year and reflect on Muddy River News in 2022.
Read MoreA Club Muddy Christmas
Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about Christmas parties, presents and traditions.
Read MoreRon Kinscherf for Dec. 21
Ron Kinscherf talks about his “Papa Tell Me a Book” children’s series. Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.
Read MoreDaily Muddy at GREDF
Ashley Conrad talks to GREDF President/CEO Kyle Moore about the event. Bob Gough also chats with the keynote speaker, Dan Seals of Intersect Illinois.
Read MoreAn ever-curious mind takes you to the future
Ashley drops some profound statements in today’s edition. No, I’m serious. I’m not kidding. We joke with her a lot, but she is a very deep and introspective person with a huge heart. Frankie and Bobby contribute too.
Read MoreHoliday tours and concerts
Ashley talks to Kelsey Pigg with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County about the John Wood Mansion holiday tour and Pam Potter with the Quincy Park Band about their upcoming holiday concert.
Read MoreEnjoy the season, don’t stress about it
Brittany brings coffee and she and Ashley talk about trying to enjoy the Christmas holiday season instead of freaking out over everything that needs to be done.
Read MoreBrittney (not Boll), Scott (not great) and Musk (not the scent)
Ashley changes seats, Bobby still in the middle and Frankie got to talk about his hero. Also, Bruce Wayne is better than Tony Stark.
Read MoreThe Tree of Lights and the stage lights are back on at QCT
Ashley talks to Teiraney Craig, co-chair of the Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights campaign, about ringing bells, filling buckets and lighting the tree. She also chats with Brandon Thomsen of Quincy Community Theatre as its latest production, “Little House on the Prairie”, opens this weekend.
Read MoreThe Quincy Museum, jewelry and bourbon
Ashley and Brittany take a tour of the Quincy Museum and talk about some great upcoming events, including a jewelry display by Waylon Rhoads that is happening Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 8, and a Bourbon raffle on December 18.
Read MoreTotally off the rails
We talk about Ashley’s non-pregnancy and non-drug addiction as we try to discuss if really horrible people have any value at all as Frankie gets his wish and works Kanye (ye?) into the conversation. Ashley is also getting over a cold and Bobby is starting to get one.
Read MoreFr. John Doctor
Fr. John Doctor is the vice president of mission and ministry for Quincy University. He is also the spiritual director for Quincy Cursillo. J. Robert Gough talks to Fr. Doctor about Advent, campus ministry and Catholic retreats making their way back from the COVID shutdown.
Read MoreAshley’s back…kind of
Ashley is almost recovered from whatever crud she had and she and Bob talk about her bouncing back, the loss of another retailer in Quincy and wearing masks.
Read MoreWreaths Across America and another Yohn outburst in court
What started out as a simple status hearing and an opportunity to set a date for a hearing to review eight motions filed by Bradley Yohn ended with Yohn being escorted from an Adams County courtroom Wednesday morning yelling obscenities at Judge Roger Thomson, calling him a “piece of s**t.” And Bob talks to Sophia…
Read MoreTHE FUTURE OF QUINCY’S FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX
Bob Gough and Brittany Boll sit in for an ailing Ashley Conrad to talk about what is happening with the City of Quincy’s Food and Beverage Tax revenue and what is the likelihood that it will stay in place when it is scheduled to sunset in 2025.
Read MoreMRN Leigh Mackenzie “She Seems So Normal”
Author Leigh Mackenzie, who lives in both Chicago and Quincy, shares her powerful story of overcoming sexual abuse as a child and its long-term affects. She discusses her journey of faith and healing with Ron Kinscherf in this chat about her book “She Seems So Normal”. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.
Read MoreMuddy River Gems
Bob Gough talks to Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips about a new long-form program coming to Muddy River News. McDonald and Phillips, who produced the award-winning program Illinois Stories for PBS stations WQEC/WSEC, will bring you Muddy River Gems.
Read MoreFrankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about going out tonight (or not) and enjoying all the food tomorrow.
Festival of Lights
The holiday season officially arrives in Quincy with the Festival of Lights opening this week. Ashley talks to Eric Dooley, who revived this tradition at Moorman-Wavering Park. Click this link to donate or sponsor Festival of Lights. Ashley also checks in with Don O’Brien at the Better Business Bureau about what those nasty scammers are up…
Read MoreNovember 22, 2022
Ron Kinscherf talks with Victoria DeMent and Melissa DeVerger of the Quincy Public Library about the “Library of Things”…and other things.
Read MoreThanksgiving cheer at The Liquor Booth
Dues from The Liquor Booth lets Ashley and Brittany try some beverages to help get them through Thanksgiving with their families. Just kidding, their families are great.
Read MoreEmerald City Jewelers
Sheri Busse and Sarah Davis of Emerald City Jewelers stop by to talk about getting ready for the season of giving and what they have for you at Emerald City. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight
Read MoreFour and five letter words
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about what men can and can’t say or wear and about a possible replay of the 2020 presidential race with the same two old dudes (Please no).
Read MoreOn site at Ulmus Academy
Part of the former Adams Elementary school once again has the sound of children laughing, playing and learning. Ashley sat down with Jen Wiemelt at Ulmus Academy to see the progress they’ve made.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation’s 25th Anniversary
The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area serving West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Thursday with a celebration at the Quincy Country Club.
Read MoreThe Holiday Gift Show…and Ashley’s never cooked a turkey
The Quincy Service League’s Holiday Gift Show is this weekend and Ashley gets you ready for that. She and Brittany also talk about getting ready for Thanksgiving and if you’re going to be a guest, ya gotta bring something to the table…literally.
Read MoreLeaving Illinois
Ashley talks about Brown County’s vote to look into seceding from Illinois and what ramifications that would bring. She also chats with Deron Johnson of the Oakley-Lindsay Center about events coming up this fall and winter.
Read MorePost hoc ergo propter hoc
Frankie and Bobby discuss the election and its fallout. Ashley was invited, but she had a previous engagement (she was working her day job that pays far better than Muddy River News, LLC).
Read MoreQuincy Children’s Museum
Ashley and Brittany talk to Amy Peters who is getting the Quincy Children’s Museum off the ground. The Quincy Children’s Museum will have a six-week satellite exhibit experience will be held beginning Friday, Nov. 11, at a space directly across from Kirlin’s in Quincy Town Center.
Read MoreRobert Matz, HLGU
MRN Editor David Adam talks to the new president of Hannibal LaGrange University to hear what the plans are to pull the college out of his financial crisis.
Read MoreElection Day and the QND Extravaganza
Ashley and Bob get you ready to go vote today and then Gina Bergman tells us what this year’s QND Extravaganza has in store for friends and alumni of Quincy Notre Dame.
Read MorePlains, Trains and Automobiles
You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult to get to Evanston, Ill., right? Well, Bobby reminds Frankie and Ashley that Quincy is really an out-of-the-way place, sometimes.
Read MoreChris Pratt and the Safe-T Act
Chris Pratt with the Adams County Public Defender’s Office talks about why the Safe-T Act is a good idea.
Read MoreSarah Deien and the Riedel Foundation
Ashley Conrad talks about the work Sarah Deien is doing with Hannibal’s Riedel Foundation and about her days in local television and radio.
Read MoreThe Pope, Priests and Porn
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about the Pope’s warning to priests and nuns about the dangers of watching pornography online, saying it “weakens the priestly heart”. Pornography, he said, was “a vice that so many people have… even priests and nuns”.
Read MoreKasey Rogers
Ron Kinscherf talks to a fellow author, Kasey Rogers, who has written her first novel at the age of 66. Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.
Read MoreHalloween and art
Ashley and Brittney talk about how Halloween has changed since they were kids and how they handle it now as moms. Ashley also talks to Alta King with the Quincy Art Center about the upcoming Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase.
Read MoreWhy are we spending thousands on a housing study?
Ashley and Brittany talk to Kyle Moore of GREDF to find out what the City and County hope to learn from the upcoming housing study.
Read MoreSusana Mendoza
The Illinois Comptroller is up for re-election on November 8 and she stopped by the Muddy River News studio to talk to MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough.
Read 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 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 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.
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