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Easter Bunny and Hannibal Early Birds Kiwanis members visit Mississippi Valley State School
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Members of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club visited the Mississippi Valley State School March 21 with the Easter bunny. After hugs and high fives by the Easter bunny, students were given stuffed animals provided the club. MVSS is a facility for physically and mentally handicapped students and provides educational experiences for the…
Read MoreMississippi Valley State School students receive visit from Santa
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Santa Claus and 12 members of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club made their annual visit to the students and teachers of Mississippi Valley State School on Dec. 14. Club members and Santa sang Christmas carols with the students and handed out stuffed animals. This annual event for the Kiwanis Club strives…
Read MoreLevee safety act, designed to safeguard Upper Mississippi region, introduced in U.S. House
QUINCY — The historic 1993 flood of the Upper Mississippi River caused billions of dollars in damages, displacing more than 74,000 people from their homes and disrupting the region’s transportation and economy. The Upper Mississippi River watershed has experienced more frequent flooding with higher river stages with major floods happening in 2008, 2013, 2014 and…
Read MoreFloating circus navigating Mississippi River plans free shows in Canton, Quincy and Hannibal this weekend
QUINCY — A troupe of musicians, circus performers and puppeteers floating along the Mississippi River will be stopping in three cities to give free performances this weekend. The Flotsam River Circus will perform Friday in Mississippi River Park in Canton, Mo., Saturday at Clat Adams Park in Quincy and Sunday in Hannibal during the Big River Steampunk…
Read MoreMississippi Hills Master Naturalists to lead night hike at Sodalis Nature Preserve Friday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sodalis Nature Preserve provides a habitat for a variety of animals and several different species of bats. Habitats will be the focus of the night hike at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The full night hike program lasts about two hours and follows a two-mile paved trail. Representatives…
Read MoreMississippi Valley State School receives donation from Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis club recently donated $800 to the Mississippi Valley State School to support student activities, Connie Billings, building administrator for the Mississippi Valley State School, recently attended an Early Bird Kiwanis Club meeting and gave the club an update on the various activities of the school for this…
Read More55th annual Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club car show set for Sunday at Quincy Museum
QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club is sponsoring its 55th annual car show from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, on the grounds of the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The show is open to the public. There is no charge for admission to the car show. The Quincy Museum will have lunch available and…
Read MoreDoes the Mississippi River have rights?
The Mississippi River flowed lazily under the Centennial Bridge, which connects Illinois and Iowa in the Quad Cities. Cars cruised past on a Saturday afternoon in early May, waving and occasionally honking at a long line of environmentalists who say the river is alive. Glenda Guster was among the roughly 80 people to join the…
Read MoreFour men trying to break record for fastest time to canoe Mississippi River make it past Quincy
QUINCY — Many of us have strapped coolers onto canoes and traveled the Current River for a nice, leisurely float trip. Imagine tackling the Mississippi River. Not a portion of it. The entire 2,350 miles. Then doing it faster than anyone else. A group of four paddlers entered the headwaters at Itasca State Park in…
Read MoreFirefighters from both sides of the river respond to Mississippi Grill fire
WEST QUINCY, Mo. — The remains of a cafe that was closed by the Flood of 1993 was destroyed by fire Thursday night. Crews from Palmyra, Ewing, LaGrange in Missouri and Quincy and Tri-Township in Illinois responded to a mutual aid call at 6:43 p.m. A Marion County Sheriff’s deputy who was driving by put…
Read MoreRising level of Mississippi River forces closure of Lewis County Route B
CANTON, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation closed Lewis County Route B at the levee, just north of Missouri Route 16, at 8 a.m. Friday, April 28, because of the water level of the Mississippi River. This route is expected to be closed for the foreseeable future until conditions change. Motorists will need to…
Read MoreBody of Nauvoo man found after drowning in Mississippi River
MONTEBELLO TOWNSHIP, Ill. — A Nauvoo man was found to have drowned in the Mississippi River on Wednesday. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report on Tuesday of a canoe that had tipped over and a man in the Mississippi River at the intersection of Illinois 96 and County Road 1720N. Deputies…
Read MoreMississippi Valley Council Boy Scouts of America trivia night set for April 15 at Tony’s Too
QUINCY — Mississippi Valley Council Boy Scouts of America will have an evening of general knowledge trivia, side games and a silent auction from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Tony’s Too, 4821 Oak. The doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner being served at 5:30 p.m. Trivia will begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 7: Building consensus, future directions
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. The great…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 6: The great flood of 1993
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. You can…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 5: Drainage districts and the agricultural economy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. You can…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 4: The early life and career of William H. Klingner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. You can…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 3: Navigation and flood control
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. You can…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 2: Federal river policy/regional initiatives
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. As early…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 1: Famous French explorer may have been in Quincy area around 1670
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. Are you…
Read MoreTaming the Upper Mississippi, an introduction: Quincy would not be Quincy as we know it today without Bill Klingner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. Bill Klingner…
Read MoreMississippi Valley Historic Auto Club partners with Tri-State Lugnuts for Sunday car show
QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club, in partnership with the Tri-State Lugnuts, is sponsoring its 54th annual car show from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, on the grounds of the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The Quincy Museum will be open as well, offering ½-price admission to the museum for visitors.…
Read MoreFishing for delicacies on the Muddy River: Pleasant Hill business sells caviar harvested from Mississippi to places around world
SAVERTON, Mo. — When I heard the words boat ride and caviar for this Muddy River News story, I thought to myself… well that sounds just delightful. Little did I know I was about to experience Mike Roe’s sloppy seconds. I still can’t believe I curled my hair for that boat ride. Clearly, I didn’t understand the assignment.
Read MoreNew coloring book by Quincy author highlights cities along Mississippi River
QUINCY — Author Robert Turek recently release of his latest book, “Magic of the Mississippi,” a coloring and trivia book dedicated to America’s Greatest River. It is now available on Amazon books. “Magic of the Mississippi” showcases historic river towns along the river to structures built for transportation through hand-illustrated coloring pages created for all ages. More…
Read MoreIllinois man who dedicated life to cleaning Mississippi River will be keynote speaker at C-SC event
CANTON, Mo. — Online registration now is open for Culver-Stockton College’s inaugural collaborative conference at the Great River Research Center in Canton. The river conference, themed “Changing Currents,” will take place April 7-9. It aims to facilitate communication that fosters innovative and collaborative solutions to the various challenges facing the river and the communities it…
Read MoreCast your vote for the Muddy Mississippi Mixer!
HERE ARE OUR THREE FINALISTS! WATCH THE VIDEO, THEN VOTE BELOW:
Read MoreTri-Township firefighters help pull submerged truck out of Mississippi River
QUINCY — The Tri-Township Fire Department’s rescue boat and dive team were deployed Tuesday morning to retrieve a vehicle from the Mississippi River. At 7:09 a.m., Quincy police officers received a report of a vehicle in the river near South Side Boat Club, 640 S. Front. When first responders arrived on the scene, the vehicle…
Read MoreMuddy Mississippi Mixer: Anjay Clark
Brittany Boll talks to Anjay Clark of Instant Replay as our third and final finalist for the Muddy Mississippi Mixer contest.
Read MoreMuddy Mississippi Mixer: Caitlin Craig
The second finalist in our Muddy Mississippi Mixer bartender contest is Caitlin Craig from Spring Street Bar. Brittany Boll gives us this preview.
Read MoreMUDDY MISSISSIPPI MIXER FINALIST: Chris Austin, Taproom
Brittany Boll is interviewing each of the three finalists for the Muddy Mississippi Mixer competition. The first finalist is Chris Austin of the Taproom, 104 North 6th, Quincy. Here’s a sample of Brittany and Chris discussing cocktails. We will have interviews with the other two finalists next week and then you can start voting on…
Read MoreCalling all bartenders! It’s The Muddy Mississippi Mixer!
by Brittany Boll, Qmunity Connoisseur Rich with German roots, the Midwest mindset yearns to quench the thirst for that refreshing euphoria. Life on our river town is know for it’s drink culture. Birthday parties, church picnics, concerts, and a night on the town: every event revolves around the perfect beverage. With “a bar on every…
Read MoreBarge traffic on Mississippi River stalled due to cracked bridge in Memphis
From SUCCESSFUL FARMING – The closure of a Mississippi River bridge on the Tennessee-Arkansas state line sent the grain markets nosediving Thursday. Overnight, the farm markets made a slight recovery, looking to start Friday’s session higher. As of Friday morning, there are currently 52 vessels with a total of 901 barges in the queue, according to…
Read MoreHannibal Parks and Recreation interpreter guide to lead bird walk Saturday at Sodalis Nature Preserve
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bird watchers have to get up early for the best opportunities to see and hear the most species. An “Early Bird Catches the Worm” walk will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. In a press release, Hannibal Parks and…
Read MoreRapp named Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum executive director
HANNIBAL, MO. — Megan Rapp has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. Rapp received her undergraduate degree in History and Political Science from Culver-Stockton College and her Museum Studies Masters Degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is also a certified Travel Industry Specialist through Indiana University-Purdue University…
Read MoreDAILY DIRT: Can you say Shohei Ohtani? Can you say Jactani? Can you say Jac Caglianone?
Florida slugger-pitcher attracting all sorts of MLB attention, and he’s likely to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming MLB draft … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 927 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This information may have fallen through the proverbial cracks for many. How many are familiar with the…
Read MoreHannibal Special Education Parent Teacher Alliance offering sensory-friendly dance on Saturday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Heather Clemens knows what it’s like to walk the path alone as a parent to a special needs child, and she doesn’t want anyone else to have to do it. Clemens’ daughter, now 16 years old and mostly nonverbal, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Her 13-year-old son has…
Read MoreLincoln-Douglas debate museum to be site of History Happy Hour Thursday
QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will be the site of a History Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. “Tides of Freedom” will feature speaker J. Matthew Ward, a visiting assistant professor of history at Quincy University. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and a mini reception will follow. There will…
Read More‘The water wars are coming’: Missouri looks to limit exports from rivers, lakes
Missouri House members on Wednesday took a step toward prohibiting exports of water, arguing the state’s “most precious resource” should be protected and reserved for residents. The bill, which prohibits water exports without a state permit, cleared an initial Missouri House vote 115-25. It needs second approval before it moves to the Missouri Senate, where a…
Read MoreDAILY DIRT: Hold on to your wallets, those gas prices will soon be rising
So is the pain at the proverbial pump … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 918 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Brace yourself, it’s coming. “It” is a much higher price for gasoline, if energy analysts are correct. Oil prices continue to rise, thanks to the obvious and familiar — Russia’s dislike…
Read MoreEPA sets first-ever limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, but they shouldn’t affect Quincy
QUINCY — The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers. However, these limits…
Read MoreHannibal Parks and Recreation to offer night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve Saturday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — “Where Oh Where Have the Little Bats Gone?” will be the theme for a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12. April is the best time of the year to observe bats since the bats are starting to come out of hibernation. Participants will meet at…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: With location for new bridge set, time to look at electrical distribution on Quincy riverfront
It’s good that a recommendation has been put forth by the Illinois Department of Transportation for the replacement of the Memorial Bridge. While it is not a consideration to replace the Golden Gate Bridge, also put into service in the 1930s and in a salt air environment, most other bridges should not be expected to last…
Read MoreKayak Quincy offering self-checkout rentals on Quincy riverfront
QUINCY — Kayak Quincy has launched self-checkout kayak rentals on the Quincy Riverfront. SeeQuincy has partnered with the Quincy Park District and the City of Quincy to bring a new kayak rental program to the Quincy community and its visitors. Kayak Quincy is the only program of its kind in the Quincy area and offers…
Read MoreEthel Marie DeVerger
Ethel Marie DeVerger, 78, of Plainville, passed away at 3:23 pm Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home in Plainville, IL. Ethel was born October 1, 1945, in Quincy, IL to John and Rosie (Crim) Smith. Ethel’s journey began as a bright student at Payson High School. She graduated as valedictorian in 1964, setting the…
Read MoreProposal for water, sewer rate hikes meets opposition; City Council tables issue for two weeks
QUINCY — Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte has two weeks to prepare different options to pay for $30 million worth of improvements to Quincy’s water system. The creation of an ordinance to increase water and sewer rates was on the agenda for Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. The average monthly cost to the consumer…
Read MoreVilla Kathrine returns to warm weather schedule
QUINCY — Friends of the Castle recently moved the Villa Kathrine to its “warm weather schedule.” The villa is open from 9 a.m. to p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. In addition to celebrating the 124th anniversary of the construction of the Mediterranean-style villa, 37 years of serving as Quincy’s…
Read More‘That’s what keeps me up at night’: Director of Public Works explains need for water/sewer rate hike in Quincy
QUINCY — Jeffrey Conte can’t forget May 2, 2019, when he received an early-morning phone call. “We’ve got a problem,” Conte remembers hearing. Conte, the director of public works for the City of Quincy, learned a heavy rainstorm that night had led to a break in a storm sewer that runs underneath the water treatment…
Read MoreDAILY DIRT: ‘So I just call myself the U.S. male — that’s M.A.L.E., son’
What a great, great license plate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 883 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is the driver a fan of Elvis? Or possibly a letter carrier enjoying a play on words? Whatever was behind the license plate choice, a major Daily Dirt tip o’ the hat goes…
Read MoreNative tribe seeks return of ancestral land in Dekalb County
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois currently has no federally recognized tribal land within its borders, but that could change in the coming months. A bill pending in the General Assembly this year would give back roughly 1,500 acres of park land in DeKalb County to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. That tribe once occupied much of the Great Lakes…
Read MoreRichard “Dick” McCullough Winters II
Richard McCullough Winters II, of Ft. Meyers Beach, Florida, passed away on February 9, 2024. Richard “Dick” was born in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Richard and Virginia Young Winters, on August 18, 1947. He married Patti Wombles on August 22, 1992, and he was previously married to Irene Villa and Paula Wegman. Dick graduated…
Read MoreUnited Way of Adams County introduces ‘Partners in Bloom’ community event on March 7
QUINCY — The first United Way of Adams County “Partners in Bloom” event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at Town & Country Inn & Suites. The public is invited to explore the imaginative interpretations of the area’s finest florists as they showcase their talents of floral displays…
Read MoreReal estate transfers in Adams County from Feb. 5-9, 2024
Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. M6 Enterprises, LLC of Quincy sold a residence at 1011 Ohio in Quincy to Joseph M.…
Read MoreGarland C. Hathaway
Garland C. Hathaway, 86, of Quincy, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 16, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on October 22, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, Garland was the loving son of William C. and Gladys (Henry) Hathaway. On April 30, 1956, he married his soulmate, Gloria…
Read MoreHannibal Eagle Day on Feb. 24 will offer activities along riverfront
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Eagle Day will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and the Rotary Pavilion on the Hannibal riverfront. Eagle/nature-related crafts and games for children will be at the armory. Master Naturalists will provide educational information for all visitors on how eagles became endangered and…
Read More‘In my book, this is a great thing’
QUINCY — As the microphone was passed around the crowd of about 350 in the Oakley-Lindsay Center’s Kent Hall Thursday evening, a man wanted to ask Glenn Sanders a question. Sanders, a retired Illinois Conservation Police district supervisor, is also a member of the Quincy Bay Area Restoration and Enhancement Association (QBAREA), the group spearheading…
Read MoreFrericks encourages community to attend Thursday open house to see plan for Quincy Bay rehabilitation project
QUINCY — Rome Frericks, executive director for the Quincy Park District, wants anybody interested in the tentative plan for the Quincy Bay habitat rehabilitation and enhancement project to come to an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Oakley-Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza. The open house will be conducted in partnership…
Read MoreOpen house for Quincy Bay habitat rehabilitation project to be held Thursday at Oakley-Lindsay Center
QUINCY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, invites the public to an open house announcing the tentative plan for the Quincy Bay habitat rehabilitation and enhancement project. The open house, conducted in partnership with the Quincy Bay Area Restoration and Enhancement Association (QBAREA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Illinois…
Read MoreReal estate transfers in Pike County from Jan. 15-31, 2024
Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Eddie Carpenter, guardian of the estate of Shirley A. Durk of Jacksonville, sold a residence at…
Read MoreBeginning beekeeping classes to be held in February at Adams County Farm Bureau
QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Beekeepers Association is offering beginning beekeeping classes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Adams County Farm Bureau (lower level), 330 S. 36th. Lunch will be provided for a donation, or people attending may choose to go to a local restaurant. Cost is $40 per individual/household,…
Read MoreTwo broods of cicadas emerging this year in Illinois, Missouri for first time since 1803
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time. These broods last emerged together in 1803 and won’t appear together again for 221 years. That means that your grandchildren’s great-great-great grandchildren likely will be the next group to experience the dual emergence of these cicada…
Read MoreReal estate transfers in Adams County from Jan. 22-26, 2024
Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Shade Lewis and Taylor Lewis of La Grange, Mo., sold a car wash at 1143 State…
Read MoreHarry Walter Koeller
Harry Walter Koeller age 99 of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Harry was born June 16, 1924, in New Canton, IL, to Edward L. and Elsie F. (Ebmeier) Koeller. He married Dorothy Stolte. After 25 years of marriage, she preceded him in death. He…
Read MoreMRN TOP 10’s: “Feel Good” stories
Yes, many of our page views come from crime and bad news. But we cover lots of stories of a more positive nature. Content to tug at your heart strings. Here are our top stories that might make you smile or shed a tear in a good way. 1. FRANKIE SAY: After 27 years, Robert Stellino…
Read MoreCatherine Darlene Doyle
On December 25, 2023 at 5:02 am, Catherine Darlene Doyle, 84, passed away peacefully in Blessing Hospice Care with her son, daughter and son-in-law by her side. Darlene, “Dee Dee”, was born March 4, 1939 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. a daughter to Albert L. Juette and Catherine Bowen Juette. She grew up…
Read MoreSixty local nonprofits receive grants totaling more than $400,000 from Community Foundation
QUINCY — More than $400,000 recently was granted to 60 local nonprofit organizations that benefit from an endowment fund at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. These year-end grants bring the Community Foundation’s grantmaking total to more than $4 million in 2023. The grants were awarded from designated funds, which support…
Read MoreAfter losing to Pritzker, Bailey using Miller playbook in attempt to join her in Congress
Darren Bailey likes the spotlight. Bailey, a Republican state senator from Xenia, made his bones by being one of the more adamant anti-COVID voices in Illinois during the pandemic. He was removed from a legislative session held in Springfield’s BOS Center, the downtown arena/exhibition hall, for not wearing a mask. He also sued the state…
Read MoreRiverview Park: The Hannibal community to help plan long-term improvements for the town’s ‘crown jewel’
HANNIBAL, Mo. — For many in Hannibal, the winding roads through Riverview Park is a walk, or drive, down memory lane. For more than a century the 465-acre park, located at 2000 Harrison Hill, has echoed the sounds of generations playing baseball in the grassy fields, wandering down the nature paths, swinging on swing sets,…
Read MoreNauvoo ranks in top 150 in underrated winter getaways by Family Destinations Guide
NAUVOO, Ill. — FamilyDestinationsGuide.com sought to highlight underrated winter getaways for families throughout the United States by surveying 3,000 experienced travelers. Results of the survey show Nauvoo ranked in the top 150 underrated winter destinations, coming in at No. 138 on the Family Destinations Guide list. The guide describes Nauvoo as being known for its…
Read MoreRay C. Shortridge
Ray C. Shortridge, 96, of Quincy, passed away at 8:59 am Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Bickford Cottages in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Ray’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. There…
Read MoreTaking a bite out of the Big Apple: One Quincyan’s journey to New York City for first time in 14 years
Driving beneath the Hudson River through the underground Lincoln Tunnel from Union City, N.J., into Manhattan, one enters a bizarre wonderland almost beyond fathoming. Notions about New York City (NYC) abound, but setting foot here shatters preconceptions and leaves you gasping and groaning in turns. I returned to this city last month for the first…
Read MoreHannibal mayor candidates tackle public questions in candidate forum
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Kristy Trevathan and Barry Louderman addressed questions on Thursday afternoon at the Hannibal Country Club in a mayor candidate forum hosted by the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce. Trevathan and Louderman are two of three candidates running to finish the term of former Mayor James Hark, who resigned in June due to increasing…
Read MoreInstead of donating $350,000 to bury power lines, Park Board president suggests giving Clat Adams Park to riverfront group
QUINCY — Members of the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation asked the Quincy Park Board on Wednesday night for a donation of $350,000 to bury power lines in Clat Adams Bicentennial Park. Park Board President Jarid Jones had another donation in mind. Rome Frericks, executive director of the Quincy Park District, recommended the Park Board table…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: It’s about time Quincy leaders start promoting its biggest asset
We are excited to hear about the riverfront development. My husband Norm and I, along with our 2-year-old daughter, moved to Quincy in 1980 from Rockford. We were excited to be close to the Mississippi River, the largest river in the country. Moving here from Rockford was like going back in time. We were disappointed Quincy…
Read MoreLog Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island to be site of ghost tours Thursday
QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will host ghost tours at the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. These tours will feature well-known ghost medium Kae Blecha divining the presence of those who once inhabited these 19th century cabins. Historical narratives will be…
Read MoreDAILY DIRT: Anyone for a weekend getaway to Slickpoo?
Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 Until doing research for the following, I had never heard of Knockemstiff, Ohio, and that greatly upset me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 745 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for our latest list of funny town names. And as an added treat, we’ve…
Read MoreAward winning drummer returns to Hannibal roots with one-night performance on Sunday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Matt Kane, award-winning drummer, jazz musician, composer and bandleader, returns to his Hannibal roots this weekend for a one-night performance. Kane recently released his fourth album “The Other Side of the Story,” featuring entirely original compositions. To celebrate this milestone with his hometown, Matt Kane, along with pianist Brant Jester and bass…
Read MoreProposed carbon dioxide pipeline going through west-central Illinois topic of Thursday meeting in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Property rights and a proposed pipeline that will transport carbon dioxide through six Midwestern states will be the topic of a meeting of the Free Soil Coalition at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Lake Hill Winery in Carthage. Trent Loos, a Nebraska-based agriculture advocate and radio personality who grew up in…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Underground burial of power lines in floodplain is possible but expensive
In reading about the issue of high energy electrical utility distribution along the Quincy riverfront, I saw financial numbers on cost but did not see much given from an electrical engineering power distribution standpoint on this issue. I trust this is known in the background between Ameren and city engineers. In case there needs to…
Read MoreThis is the 10,000th post on Muddy River News
QUINCY — Milestones are subjective sometimes. We try to recognize our launch anniversary every year (April 30, 2021) but when I hit “publish” on this post, it was the 10,000th post on Muddy River News. We have tried to create content that is informative, thought provoking, interesting or fun. Hopefully, you’ve found something on MRN…
Read MoreHannibal Mayor Pro Tem praises Hannibal success with the LST-325
HANNIBAL, Mo. – At the Hannibal City Council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Dobson praised the community for the warm welcome given to the LST-325 landing ship tank, which docked in Hannibal last Thursday. Dobson reported that 12,317 people toured the ship over the weekend, and Saturday was the LST’s biggest day on…
Read MoreFriends of the Castle annual meeting to discuss support, future
QUINCY — Forty-five years ago, a group of Quincy Jayceettes, made up of wives of members of the Quincy Jaycees, were armed with mops, brooms and buckets as they stormed the castle sitting on the Mississippi River bluffs with the noble intention of cleaning and re-opening the building. What they found out was a good…
Read MoreFriends of the Log Cabins to be host of Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death memorial caravan on Wednesday
QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins Association will host the Potawatomi Indians Trail of Death Memorial Caravan at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, with a carry-in picnic at the shelter house on Quinsippi Island. The shelter house is next to a second commemorative rock near the Log Cabin Village. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup…
Read MorePark Board lukewarm when asked to make $100,000 donation to bury Ameren power lines in Clat Adams
QUINCY — A request by a member of the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation for a $100,000 donation to help bury Ameren power lines was not well received by commissioners during Wednesday’s Quincy Park Board meeting. Rick Ehrhart spoke to the seven-member board at the beginning of the meeting. The project calls for the lines to…
Read MoreCulver-Stockton College ceremony on Thursday to recognize 170-year anniversary
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will recognize its 170th anniversary of the dedication of the college on Thursday, Sept. 14. An Academic and Cultural Event program, led by college historian Scott Giltner, is planned to commemorate the dedication of Canton’s Christian University at 6:30 p.m. in Merillat Chapel. “On Sept. 14, 1853, local townspeople gathered and…
Read MoreDAILY DIRT: How could these guys have never won an Oscar?
Daily Dirt for September 13, 2023 Have you ever seen a truly bad performance from Sam Elliott, Tom Cruise or Samuel L. Jackson? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 725 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I was starting to compile a list of my favorite films so far…
Read MoreAsk MRN: Did Mr. Cub ever receive a key from the city? What happened to RiverFest?
Dear MRN, Did Ernie Banks ever receive a key from the city of Quincy? It appears the former Chicago Cubs great and Hall of Famer did, but it’s uncertain when. Heritage Auctions, an American multi-national auction house based in Dallas, auctioned several items from Banks’ estate on Aug. 19-20. Included was the first professional baseball…
Read MoreAdams County GOP chair: Congresswoman Miller could “take some lessons” from LaHood, Bost
QUINCY — A little more than 14 months ago, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th District) trounced her colleague Rodney Davis of Taylorville in the Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat that had been carved out to his advantage. Miller’s 58-42 percent win was given a big assist from former President Donald Trump, who…
Read MoreEarly Bird Kiwanis Club of Hannibal to host fall fundraising dinner Friday at Y-Men’s Pavilion
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Early Birds Kiwanis Club of Hannibal will host its fall pork loin sandwich and pulled pork sandwich dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the Y-Men’s Pavilion, 100 Hill. The dinner will include baked beans, potato salad and a beverage. Cost for the dinner is $10 per…
Read MoreAldermen, employees grill consultant during two-hour meeting about city insurance issues
QUINCY — After a two-hour meeting Wednesday night about city insurance issues, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup says he plans to recommend to the Quincy City Council at its Sept. 11 meeting that it buy a new six-month policy from a Mississippi-based insurance provider — about a month after a similar policy with the same provider…
Read MoreOptimist Club holds surprise 100th birthday celebration for WWII, Korean War veteran
QUINCY — The Optimist Club of Quincy honored longtime member Louis Demers with a surprise 100th birthday celebration during their Sept. 5 meeting at the American Legion. A lifelong Quincy resident, Demers enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941 and honorably served his country in World War II as well as the Korean War. Demers’…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Reopening a window on the past to one’s ancestry
One of the great growth industries in America in recent years has been the study, research, and discovery of one’s ancestry and family heritage, then paying homage to those ancestors who did so much to ensure our well-being and success in life. The reopening of a window into one’s ancestry and family past can reveal…
Read MoreDAILY MUDDY: Big concerts in the Gem City this weekend and Fishing for Freedom fundraiser
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…
Read MoreLocal historian to tell stories of ‘Boats, Brothels and Booze’ at Historical Society meeting on Sunday
QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present “Boats, Brothels, and Booze: Quincy had it all!,” a unique program by local historian Iris Nelson, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. In a press release, Nelson said, “While major cities are well-known for…
Read MoreOpinion: Let’s toast Anheuser-Busch’s Missouri employees
Peel back the label and you will find the real story that needs to be told. It’s the story of the workers nationwide, many in our own backyard. Not to be forgotten is the vast number of employees at Anheuser-Busch who work hard to produce the products many of us enjoy with our families and…
Read MoreNight hike planned for Friday through Sodalis Nature Preserve
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, will give participants the chance to appreciate nature as the season changes. Representatives from the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists will lead the hike. The full night hike program lasts approximately two hours and follows a two-mile paved trail. The…
Read MoreHannibal sunflower oil producer receives grant to pay for facility that will double production
HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Show Me HH Farms first opened its then 10-acre sunflower field to the public two summers ago, a bigger goal was in mind. Owners Kent and Kathy Brown, alongside their son and daughter-in-law Phillip and Amberlyn Brown, bought a cold press that same summer and have been producing all-natural sunflower oil…
Read MoreGreat Flood of 1993 remains vivid memory for those who experienced long-running disaster
In the predawn hours of July 29, 1993, I sat with Earl Buck outside his New Franklin mobile home as the Missouri River rose two inches an hour on a sandbag levee he built with help from neighbors and volunteers. After three days of stacking, there were no more bags. In the darkness, when water…
Read MorePritzker focuses on business development, clean energy jobs
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has spent much of his time in recent weeks promoting the state’s electric vehicle industry and touting the impact of his signature Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, or CEJA, including during a weeklong trade mission to the United Kingdom. On Friday, Pritzker was in Joliet where he joined other elected…
Read MoreHannibal Regional celebrates grand opening of Healthy Way Fitness Trail expansion
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional celebrated the grand opening of the Healthy Way Fitness Trail expansion, the Healthy Way Nature Trail, on Tuesday, July 11. Located on the west side of the medical campus next to the Emergency Department parking lot, the newest addition to the trail adds just under a half mile to the…
Read MoreMissouri turns down millions in federal food aid for low-income children
After struggling for nearly a year to get federal food assistance to qualified low-income families, Missouri has decided not to participate in this summer’s program — forgoing tens of millions of dollars in federal aid. The problems administering the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program, or P-EBT, played a major role in the decision not to…
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