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QUINCY — The 2024 Fundraising Summit is bringing quality speakers to Quincy to benefit local non- profits and other organizations. The all-day workshop organized by the Tri-State Area Fundraising Professionals (TSAFP) is set from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The summit features speakers…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup informed the Quincy City Council on Monday night that he received email confirmation on Sept. 18 that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service program has accepted the city’s request to begin work to replace Southern Airways Express as the air carrier for Quincy Regional Airport. “They are…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Express Clinic and the Blessing Resource Center, 34th and Broadway, will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 26, to accommodate parking lot resurfacing. Both services will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. During the two-day closure of the Express Clinic, members of the public with urgent care needs…
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QUINCY — Mutt Strut: Red, White and Paws, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at South Park. Registration is open online at https://givebutter.com/MuttStrut. Pre-registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Quincy Humane Society…
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At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) seated two new commissioners from Iowa. Elected were Emily Benjamin and Rachel Lindeen. They replace Denise Boyer and Shelley Oltmans who left the board earlier this year. Benjamin is vice- president at Lee County Economic Development Group. Her duties are to ensure that proper programming,…
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QUINCY — Dan Pflibsen, owner of Dan’s Auto Care at 2600 N. 24th for 32 years, had been looking to get out of the business for a couple of years but wasn’t having any luck finding a buyer. Then he tossed out what he called “a BS question” to Colby Kuhlmeier, owner of Kuhly’s Import Specialist.…
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QUINCY — Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for people unfamiliar with the inner workings of their car – but it’s a necessary part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly for years to come. Auto service is often costly, so working with a business you can trust is important. BBB received more than 9,600…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program’s Class of 2025 has 20 high school seniors from five Adams County schools: Liberty High School, Payson Seymour High School, Quincy Notre Dame High School, Quincy High School, and Unity High School. It’s the largest class in the five-year history of the Adams…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced a $10,000 donor-directed endowed fund to support the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program. The endowment, which will provide yearly proceeds to support CEO, was announced Sept. 13 at the Old Dairy Café. In a press release, MCCF chair Scott Coker said, “We are very happy…
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Alec Askey of Warehouse Bargains talks about buying product for their six stores across Illinois and Iowa. The massive inventory is constantly changing and provides many options for shoppers. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is marking the 30th anniversary of its truck driver training program. Since its establishment in September 1994, the program has trained thousands of professional truck drivers, making an impact on the regional and national transportation industry. The program will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m.…
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Mini Goldendoodle Puppies Ready to Go! Call or text 217-827-5125 for details!
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Quincy, recently received the firm’s exclusive Century Award for outstanding performance during his first five years as a financial advisor with the firm. He was one of only 930 financial advisors firm-wide to receive this award. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Appointments are available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB conference room. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and available between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. on Oct.…
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QUINCY — Dr. Daniel Arman recently joined the Blessing Health cardiology team. Board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, Arman earned his medical degree at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. He completed a structural heart fellowship at the University of Michigan; an interventional cardiology fellowship at Baylor University Medical…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors’ Brandi Griswold recently earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, highlighting Griswold’s dedication to providing homebuyers with top-level service and expert guidance. Griswold joins a group of real estate professionals who have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in serving the needs of homebuyers. “Receiving…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Tony Koehler, the manager of Western Illinois Mutual in Carthage, was honored with the prestigious LAUTUM Award at the 143rd annual convention of the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC) in August. LAUTUM is Mutual spelled backward. It stands for strength, dedication, leadership, commitment, integrity and honor. The award originated in 1972…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Missouri Job Center, 203 N. Sixth, will hold an open house for the business and job seeker communities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. This event will showcase the services available to businesses and job seekers in the community. The event is free and open to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced nominations are now open for the Class of 2025 Business Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates business leaders who have set the standard for excellence in innovation, leadership and community impact. “We are proud to honor those who have not only excelled in business but…
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QUINCY — A downtown Quincy retail fixture is closing on Sept. 28. After 110 years, Roy Bennett Furniture at 311 Maine will close with a going-out-of-business sale. Laura Wright, Roy Bennett’s great-great granddaughter, said her family has sold the building. “I am honored to have been the fifth generation active in a business so deeply…
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QUINCY —The YMCA of West Central Illinois Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Curtis Sethaler as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 1. Sethaler will succeed Rick Shover, who has been serving as interim CEO. “We are thrilled to welcome Curtis Sethaler as our new CEO,” said Todd Moore, Quincy Family…
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Public invited to ribbon cutting, open house at new Illini Fitness location in Pittsfield on Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will have a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 W. Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9 a.m., and the open house will be held until 11 a.m. Illini Fitness, open…
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New local bank program provides convenience to parents, teaches financial responsibility to children
QUINCY — At a time when Americans have $17.8 trillion in household debt, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of personal finances. It is perhaps even more important for the next generation of consumers to have the skills to navigate such fickle financial conditions. A new program at a local bank seeks to do just…
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UPDATE: A representative from America’s Best Restaurants informed Muddy River News on Wednesday that the visit to Los Charros in Rushville has been canceled and won’t be rescheduled. RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Los Charros, 3 Charles Street in Rushville, will be receiving a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in late September. America’s Best Restaurants, a national…
Read Full Article QUINCY — If someone you met online starts telling you they have a great investment opportunity or encouraging you to buy cryptocurrency, it should raise red flags – even if it’s someone you’ve been talking to for a long time. This scenario could be the start of an investment scam. Scammers often spend weeks or…
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