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QUINCY — United Community Credit Union announced Thursday the purchase of property at 621 N. 36th, at the intersection of 36th Street and Columbus Road, which will serve as the location for its future headquarters. A groundbreaking ceremony for the headquarters is scheduled for 2024. A press release from UCCU says this move represents a…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Aron Lee, executive director of the Kroc Center, about what the facility has to offer.
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QUINCY — Steve Hassell and Kurt Hofmeister recently were appointed as members of the board of directors of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., and First Bankers Trust Company. Their appointment was effective Oct. 1. Hassell is known for his contributions to the technology and business world. His extensive experience in operational transformation and fostering innovation will…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council Foundation is the host of a holiday wreath auction to support Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials and their mission. TRRC staff, community partner organizations, local businesses and other TRRC supporters have crafted wreaths and other decorations for all holiday seasons. These decorations are being auctioned through Saturday,…
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COLCHESTER, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 27 to welcome Land of Lincoln Credit Union as a new member to the Macomb Area Chamber. Land of Lincoln Credit Union is located at 113 E. Depot. Following LLCU’s acquisition of Colchester State Bank, the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The addition of Dr. Santhisri Kodali allows Hannibal Regional Hospital to offer cardiac electrophysiology procedures, including catheter ablation, which will offer more choices for advanced cardiac care to Hannibal, Quincy and surrounding areas. As a cardiac electrophysiologist, Kodali specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm problems, also known as cardiac arrhythmias. She…
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In our latest Strategic Management video, the pillars of leadership and a good leader must have a grounded life or business performance would suffer. Employee production depends on inspiration and leadership. PAID PROMOTION
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QUINCY — Mark Cestari provided plenty of reasons why the number of flights and number of passengers at Quincy Regional Airport are down. A pilot shortage. A supply chain problem with acquisition of parts, leading to a lack of planes. Escalating operating costs. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, including 9-11. This is the…
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QUINCY — Tammy Lieurance says it is going to be a busy offseason for those involved with the Adams County Speedway. Tammy and her husband, Jim Lieurance, just finished their second year as co-promoters of the .29-mile dirt track at 8000 Broadway. The second half of that second season was admittedly a rough stretch. While…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Adams County, recently received the firm’s Service Award for five years of work with Edward Jones. The Service Award is first earned after five years of service at the firm and at every five-year increment thereafter. Drebes was one of 3,515 financial advisors firmwide to…
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QUINCY — Sarah Taylor, administrative coordinator of corporate compliance at Blessing Health System, recently earned a master of science degree in health law and health care compliance from Albany Law School, Albany, N.Y. She graduated summa cum laude. Taylor, a Hannibal, Mo., resident, also holds a master of arts degree in management and holds certification…
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Gina Hayes of Home Instead talks about providing home healthcare, hospice and personal care. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Mercantile Bank.
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PAID PROMOTION As long as he can remember, Adam Yates wanted to be a police officer. He caught the bug early in life. “It was just something I was just very interested in. Something I wanted to do when I grew up.” “I played Quinsippi Soccer when I was little, and both of my soccer…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Brown County’s newest attraction, The Rink at Uptown Mount Sterling, is set to open to the public on Nov. 24. The Rink, a 2,400 square foot, outdoor ice rink, will be at 109 W. North. It will offer an ice-skating experience with fire pits, art, food and other vendors. Action Brown…
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QUINCY — A Blessing patient seeking care for atrial fibrillation became one of the first patients in the country to find the life-improving help they needed using new technology. The procedure took place on Monday, Sept. 25, conducted by electrophysiologist Dr. John Hammock and the Blessing Electrophysiology team. In a press release, Hammock said, “Blessing…
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QUINCY — Sara Siebert recently accepted a position as an optometrist with SPECS in Quincy. Siebert graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2014 with a bachelor of science in biology. She received her doctor of optometry in 2018 from Indiana University School of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Siebert…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
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HANNBIAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation will match cash contributions up to $35,000 in an upcoming fundraising campaign for the Hannibal Nutrition Center. The money will go toward buying food for Hannibal senior citizens who get home-delivered lunches through the Meals on Wheels program. The Hannibal Nutrition Center is launching a fundraising campaign with a…
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Andrew Parrish of United Alloy talks to MRN’s Ron Kinscherf about the company’s expansion in Quincy and adding 100 jobs in its new facility when it opens in 2025. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — TikTok recently launched a new online store, TikTok Shop. Before you shop, check out these smart online shopping tips to avoid scams on the new platform. TikTok is a social media app with a reputation for trendsetting, and many small businesses already use the platform to advertise their products. More than half of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is taking applications from the elderly and disabled for the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program in 12 Missouri counties. The program is under way for applications from the elderly and disabled with applications for all others starting Nov.…
Read Full Article Quincy — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., and TI Trust are offering a complimentary fraud and scam prevention training at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The training will be held at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York. Lunch will be provided. Attendees will learn…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — HNB Bancorp, Inc., a Missouri corporation headquartered in Hannibal, the holding company for HNB National Bank, announced Monday, Oct. 2, the completion of its acquisition of Mercantile Bank of Louisiana Mo., a Missouri State-chartered commercial bank. After the closing, HNB National Bank has approximately $802 million in assets, $552 million in loans…
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QUINCY — Ameren recently announced an adjustment in its residential electric supply costs that will extend from October 2023 through May 2024. Ameren’s base rate for usage of up to 800 kilowatthours will be 8.104 cents per kilowatthour and 7.904 cents for each additional kilowatthour, according to Reg Ankrom, president of SIMEC Energy, a consultant…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Facebook Marketplace can be a great resource for buying and selling, especially within your local community. However, scams are nothing new on this platform, since it can be difficult to vet sellers and buyers. Last year, 18.7 percent of people who reported to Better Business Bureau that they lost money in a scam…
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