Coffee 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.
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.
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