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QUINCY — Approximately 37,000 vehicles pass through the intersection of 36th and Broadway on an average day. That number is about to go up dramatically. Target is completing its move into the former 111,000-square-foot space on the northeast corner of the intersection that Kmart occupied for nearly 50 years. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said during…
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Prime Day has passed, but many other retailers continue to join the trend around this time of year with mid-summer sales. But buyer beware: Busy shopping seasons are an opportunity for scammers to use phishing messages, fraudulent websites and fake social media ads to get consumers’ money or personal information. Online shopping has been the riskiest scam…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will kick off its annual United Way Wednesdays starting on July 19 at Texas Roadhouse. Twenty-six area restaurants are participating. A complete list of participating restaurants can be found at www.unitedwayadamsco.org. Jenna Hull, Director of Development and Communications, says United Way wanted to expand into the county…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., held its popular Forklift Rodeo national championship June 29 at the Mount Sterling headquarters, and a Golden man was one of the winners. The competition tested Dot’s warehouse employees’ skills on four pieces of material handling equipment as they competed for large prizes, a free vacation and bragging…
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QUINCY — The 8te Open food truck now has a storefront home. Owners Jared and Kim Tipton are bringing life back to the corner of 601 Maine. The former location for Grown and Gathered has sat vacant for more than two years after a plan to convert it into a Pickelman’s Pantry Organic Test Kitchen fell…
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The President/CEO of Titan International talks about he business climate, the Quincy wheel plant and doing business in Illinois (which he has good things to say about). Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — Niemann Foods held the grand reopening for the rebrand of its North 24th Street store. NFI President/CEO Rich Niemann, Jr. talks about the company’s plans for the location.
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented 12 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation, Inc., employees with Quilts of Valor at a ceremony at Dot Foods in Mount Sterling on July 5. This ceremony, organized by Dot’s Veterans Employee Resource Group, recognized the following veteran employees: The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a…
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QUINCY — Following in the footsteps of its sister store in Mattoon, the former County Market at 24th street in Quincy has been renamed Niemanns. Gerry Kettler, Director of Consumer Affairs with Niemann’s, said over the past year or so, customers have spoken informally to County Market associates about where they would like to see…
Read Full Article Summer 2023 is shaping up to be a big one for boaters headed to popular destinations like Table Rock Lake or Lake of the Ozarks. If you’re thinking of buying a boat this summer, make sure you’re prepared before you shop. Recreational boating has always been a favorite pastime of people who live near Missouri…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Leadership Institute, a program aimed at educating and inspiring emerging leaders to actively participate in the Quincy and Adams County community. Designed to cultivate leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute will empower participants to make a positive impact on the Quincy…
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The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 28 for the grand reopening of Credit Union 1, 322 W. University. The location was formerly Western Illinois Credit Union, which merged with Credit Union 1 in August 2022. Credit Union 1 offers a full range of services including…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 22 to welcome Graham Medical Group, 1630 E. Jackson, to the local healthcare community. Open since June 5, Graham Medical Group-Macomb offers primary family medicine and specialty care, women’s health, radiology, lab services as well as a…
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QUINCY — Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom has new resources available for schools, thanks to funding from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America. In a press release, Kinsey Tiemann, the agricultural literacy coordinator for Adams County, said, “Keeping resources available at no cost to schools is a critical element of our mission so partners like…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Alicia Rollins, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Hannibal, recently received the firm’s Ted Jones Entrepreneurial Award for her exceptional achievement in building client relationships. She was one of 1,442 financial advisors firmwide to receive the award. The award is named after Ted Jones, the son of the firm’s founder. He became…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Adams County, recently received the firm’s exclusive Soar to Success Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships within his first five years as a financial advisor. Drebes was one of only 1,122 financial advisors firmwide to receive this award. In a press release, Drebes…
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MRN Editor David Adam chats with the new executive director for Cornerstone, Dr. Melissa McKelvie, and they discuss her plans for the organization.
Read Full Article You’re probably familiar with how artificial intelligence can be used to generate text, but did you know AI can generate voices, too? BBB and organizations like the Federal Trade Commission are warning consumers about a new type of scam: fake calls, voicemails and voice messages generated by AI. Researchers at McAfee recently found that scammers need only three…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods recently launched Focus on STEM, a program designed to give west-central Illinois school districts the tools and education needed to create science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. STEM occupations include computer programming, architecture and engineering, life and physical science occupations, as well as the related managerial, sales, and…
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QUINCY — Jan Smith at Happel Inc., Realtors, recently was awarded the At Home with Diversity certification from the National Association of Realtors. Smith joins 20,000 other real estate professionals in North America who have earned the certification after completing an eight-hour course addressing topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development. The program…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — To take advantage of more foot traffic, the corporation that owns the Native Grill and Wings brand has decided to vacate the Quincy riverfront for a spot in Hannibal’s Historic District. The bar and grill at 138 N. Front was closed Friday and will reopen in Hannibal this fall. FAT Brands of…
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., recently announced changes to its leadership team. Dave Rakers will assume the position of executive vice president of Growth Initiatives, while Nathan Frese has accepted the role of market president for the Adams County market. The targeted change date…
Read Full Article Peak real estate season is in full swing, and home inspectors are in high demand. An inspection is a critical step in buying a home. Home inspectors can uncover structural or mechanical issues that buyers need to discuss with the seller. However, finding a good home inspector can be intimidating. Licensing and certification requirements for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville recently made a generous donation to Hannibal Regional Foundation to support hospice services in northeast Missouri. This donation will help to create the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence in Hospice Services Endowment for Hospice of Northeast Missouri. The purpose of the endowment is to establish, in…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Ernst & Young LLP announced Monday that Paul Reitz, CEO of Titan International, Inc. was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year Midwest award winner for 2023. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Reitz was selected by an independent…
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