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UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.— Dot Foods, Inc., and its trucking affiliate Dot Transportation, Inc. continue to expand its Chicago distribution center located in the University Park Industrial Park (251 Central Avenue, University Park, IL, 60484). On June 7, Dot Foods Chicago broke ground on a new 100,000 square-foot warehouse expansion, new parking for Dot Transportations’s trucking operations, and a…
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, Zelle or CashApp are a convenient way to split checks, pay rent or purchase from small businesses. However, scammers are finding creative ways to get money from users. Unlike more traditional banking services, P2P payment apps are less likely to provide reimbursement for fraud – making the risk…
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QUINCY — Adam Tallcott is one of only 1,377 Edward Jones financial advisors to receive an Edward Jones Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships. The award is named after Ed Armstrong, who built a successful branch office beginning in 1977 and contributed to the well-being of his clients, colleagues and community in Grand…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks with Mike McCaughey about the local insurance agency’s recent conversion to join the national brand of Gallagher Insurance. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Niemann Foods, Inc. announced Tuesday it is redeveloping its store at 48th and Broadway. However, store officials said they are keeping the plans of what the final project will be under wraps for now. “Niemann’s is very excited to bring this concept to their hometown of Quincy,” Gerry Kettler, NFI Director of Consumer Affairs, said…
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QUINCY — Melinda Thompson with Blessing Hospice has earned Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse status by meeting the requirements of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, including passing an examination. While licensure as a registered nurse assures minimal competency to practice in a field, certification indicates mastery of a defined body of knowledge and…
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This is a paid advertisement. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives with a special gift. In 2023, certain trends are emerging as the most popular choices for Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether your dad is a grill master, a backyard enthusiast, a fashion-savvy individual,…
Read Full Article This is a paid advertisement. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives with a special gift. In 2023, certain trends are emerging as the most popular choices for Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether your dad is a grill master, a backyard enthusiast, a fashion-savvy individual,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Whether you’ve attended an epic party at the PlayPlace or swapped the fancy dinner for what you were really craving (hello, McNuggets), we know birthdays with McDonald’s hold a special place. Now, McDonald’s is celebrating Grimace’s birthday. Starting June 12, fans can get in on the festivities with the Grimace Birthday Meal…
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QUINCY — Niemann Foods, Inc. (NFI) is redeveloping its store at 48th and Broadway. The company announced the move on Tuesday, but is keeping the plans of what the final project will be under wraps for now. “Niemann’s is very excited to bring this concept to their home town of Quincy,” said Gerry Kettler, NFI Director…
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QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup opened Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting by telling aldermen a Seattle-based group has bought the former Eagle’s Nest hotel at 300 Gardner Expressway. The sale price was not immediately available, but Troup said the transaction was completed last week. The previous owner was Q ILL Development LLC, with Ted Siebers…
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MT. STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods kicks off its annual trade show Tuesday in St. Louis, but next year, the Mt. Sterling-based company will move the event to Denver. Dot, which has its sales office in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield, Mo., has held the trade show in downtown St. Louis for the last…
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QUINCY — As a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology, Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that uses magnetic fields, instead of radiation, to produce images of internal body parts to help…
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QUINCY — Four local nonprofits were selected to participate in the second cohort of the Nonprofit Excellence Initiative, a collaborative program of the Quincy Area Funders Collaborative which seeks to strengthen the effectiveness of not-for-profit organizations in Adams County. The second cohort of the Nonprofit Excellence Initiative consists of Good Samaritan Home, Quincy Humane Society,…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to the coordinator of graduate and professional studies at Quincy University about how the school is adapting to the needs of supporting today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce and educators. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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LIBERTY, Ill. – Liberty Bank recently hosted an open house to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the bank’s founding. The open house was held at the bank’s Quincy Community Banking Center at 4134 Broadway, in conjunction with a “Business After Hours” event through the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce. Bank President and Chairman Mark Field shared…
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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Register reported last week a Des Moines soybean processing plant has been hit with a $20,000 fine for allegedly exceeding the state’s limit in harmful pollutants emitted into the air. In an agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Illinois-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. will pay the fine and…
Read Full Article Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in June is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud. Older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, can be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it’s harder for those who have a condition that…
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QUINCY — Patients undergoing a lung biopsy for possible cancer at Blessing Hospital are having their procedure done using the latest technological advancement. Blessing offers the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. Blessing is the only hospital in the region offering this technology, made by the same company that developed the renowned da Vinci robotic surgery system.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently announced Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in the eighth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads fellowship program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks with Carla Green with Edwards Group. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — Lisa (Ihnen) Surratt, a registered nurse in the intensive care use at Blessing Hospital, retired June 1 after 44 years of service. Losing her mother when Surratt was 8 years old motivated her to become a nurse. Her career began at St. Mary Hospital in Quincy in 1978 after graduating from John Wood…
Read Full Article As more people search for remote work opportunities, scammers are looking to cash in. Job fraud is the most common type of scam for people ages 18-34, and it’s on the rise this year. In the first three months of 2023, consumers reported job scam losses of nearly $840,000 to Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker,…
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December 22, 2024
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