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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will welcome Tawni Ferrarini as guest speaker at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 in the L.A. Foster Student Center on campus. Ferrarini specializes in expanding the reach of sound economic education regionally, nationally and internationally. Since 2017, Ferrarini has been the Robert W. Plaster professor of economic education at Lindenwood…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A successful run as the head of last fall’s haunted house sponsored by the Quincy University Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO Club) led to a unique opportunity for junior Cole Schnettgoecke. Schnettgoecke, 22, is operating his own business through the College Works Painting program, which paints more than 3,000 homes a year in 11 states.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — T Heberlein has joined the management team at Golden Bridges as director of sales and community outreach. Heberlein has more than 20 years of experience in management, marketing and leadership in the Quincy area. He will be responsible for relationship building with Golden Bridges partner vendors, senior services and home services providers and…
Read Full Article With winter nearly in the rearview mirror, thoughts turn to sunny days and a chance to get away from it all. Once the winter’s thaw breaks, people often hit the road. Scammers know this as well and are poised to take advantage, especially around spring break and into the summer travel season. Consumers reported more…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering a series of three classes focusing on characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, service and leadership and communication skills — with special emphasis on listening and engaging with others effectively. All classes are open to the public, and no application is necessary. Reservations are required.…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. – Dot Foods has announced changes across its executive team as several longtime company leaders take on new responsibilities. Dot’s new Chief Executive Officer is Dick Tracy, the youngest of founders Robert and Dorothy Tracy’s 12 children. He joined the family business in 1991 and has served as the president of Dot Foods…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center has partnered with John Wood Community College, Knapheide, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Defense Network to present the “Future of the Workforce: Training and Retaining” symposium on March 15-16 at John Wood Community College and Knapheide in Quincy. Participants will learn about viable solutions to overcome workforce…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Graduate Gemologist diploma from The Gemological Institute of America recently was awarded to Emerald City Jewelers’ Sarah Davis, daughter of Tom and Sheri Busse. Sheri Busse is the owner and founder of Emerald City Jewelers, and Davis has been a lifelong contributor to the success of Emerald City Jewelers. The GIA’s mission…
Read Full Article MRN Editor David Adam talks to Karyn Dunn with Dunnbelly, the East Broadway Bistro that has been serving great food with a fun atmosphere since 2017. TI-Trust sponsors the MRN Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article There was a time not long ago when you had to wait for the warm weather, slap a yard sale sign on the lawn and have strangers traipse through your property to declutter. Those days are over now thanks to various ways we can use the Internet to sell items. While the old-fashioned yard sale…
Read Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Kush 21, one of Washington State’s longest operating cannabis dispensary retailers, celebrated on Feb. 17 the official grand opening of the company’s first dispensary retail location in Illinois. The store featuring 4,300 square feet of retail space and more than 1,000 products. The Jacksonville Kush 21 recreational cannabis dispensary is at 1112…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — About 100 members of United Steelworkers Local 11-205 who work for Continental Cement went on strike at 4 a.m. Wednesday. The union claims the company has engaged in unfair labor practices. The previous contract with Continental Cement originally expired in May 2022 and the union agreed to two extensions that went through Sept.…
Read Full Article You can’t believe everything you read on Facebook. That’s particularly true when it comes to a new phishing scam that recently popped up in various groups throughout the St. Louis region. The ruse starts with a gut-wrenching post about an injured or lost pet or possibly a missing person placed on a local group page. You want…
Read Full Article Success stories in ads for online dating services can make it sound like true love is just a click away. Meeting people online may sound easy and safe, but consumers need to keep their guard up to avoid being swindled, hurt or worse. Better Business Bureau receives more than 4,500 complaints about dating services every year. Many…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessed Beginnings: The Birth Center of Blessing Hospital has been recognized for its work with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s Birth Equity Initiative, which focuses on strategies to address disparities in birth outcomes for women of color in Illinois. ILPQC statistics show non-Hispanic Black women are approximately three times more likely than non-Hispanic…
Read Full Article It’s the dead of winter, but exciting times are ahead for fans of regional sports teams. Maybe you want to usher in a new St. Louis Cardinals season with a jersey. The St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL are back. Don’t forget the region’s newest Major League Soccer team, STL City. BattleHawks or City gear…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Jake Harvey has joined the behavioral health team at Memorial Medical Clinic in Carthage as a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Harvey has been in the substance use recovery field since 2015. Harvey helped with the Hancock County Drug Court, where he became certified through the state and served as a substance…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum is opening a temporary exhibit space in Suite 101 of the Experience Quincy building, 625 Maine, until its permanent home at 230 N. Third is completed. In a press release, Jarid Jones, founder and co-owner of Experience Quincy, said, “After much consideration and planning with the not-for-profit organization, we…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Alloy, a contract metal fabricator based out of Wisconsin, will move into a 24,000 sq. ft. in the Ellington Road industrial park area with plans to open by April 1. According to a news release, the Quincy location will help United Alloy continue to expand its capacity and meet the needs of…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Loyd’s Gifts and Collectibles is moving its Monroe City store, currently at 111 S. Main, to a new location at 100 N. Main inside Applebee Tree Flowers and Gifts on Tuesday, Jan. 17. In a press release, owner Doug Tenhouse said, “Loyd’s really enjoys being a part of the Monroe City…
Read Full Article You may be looking at home projects for the coming year. Maybe you want to add a patio or deck, make over your kitchen or renovate a spare bedroom as a home office. Some people are comfortable tackling the jobs themselves, but many homeowners hire contractors to do most or all of the work. Finding…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS — The on and off-air staff at St. Louis Public Radio are taking a historic step by becoming the first public radio station to form a union in the State of Missouri alongside the Communications Workers of America. St. Louis Public Radio, an NPR member station with transmitters in St. Louis, Quincy, Ill.,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Job seekers attending Blessing Health’s next community job skills workshop and hiring event can to build their personal financial knowledge at no cost, as well as interview for a position at Blessing Health. The hiring event takes place from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639…
Read Full Article Suzanne Ellerbrock with Golden Bridges talks to Ron Kinscherf about the consulting services they offer for relocating or downsizing–all to help individuals make a smooth transition into the next phase of life. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently named Faith Carr the director of Head Start services for the non-profit. In a press release, Douglass CEO Stephanie Cooper said, “Promoting a staff member with so many years of experience and commitment to our Head Start families and organization just made sense. We are excited to have…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College received a $10,000 gift from United State Bank on Dec. 22 to benefit the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center. C-SC Provost Lauren Schellenberger accepted the gift on behalf of the college. It was presented to her by USB senior vice president Carolyn Schaller and mortgage loan officer Kayla Merrell. As a major…
Read Full Article If this is your year to take control of your weight and fitness, more power to you. Most likely, you’ll need a commitment to exercise regularly. Better Business Bureau has tips to help you determine which gym or health club is the best place to keep you on track. Make sure you’re healthy enough for an…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — John D. Zimmer, president and CEO of HNB Bancorp, Inc. and HNB National Bank, announced Thursday with Elizabeth Fry Matteson, chairman of the board and G. Jackson Jones, president and CEO of Northeast Missouri Bancshares, Inc. and its principal subsidiary, The Mercantile Bank of Louisiana, Mo., that the two institutions have executed…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation announced in May the launch of the Grow Our Own Scholarship program, available to Memorial Hospital, Medical Clinics and Hancock County senior and childcare staff to assist with their pursuit of continuing education or completion of certifications beginning in 2024. This scholarship is a recruitment and retention tool to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health and Quincy social service agency Bella Ease are working together to assist economically and socially disadvantaged people seeking work. Through the “Healthcare Bridge Program,” a Bella Ease Work Focus case manager provides qualifying job seekers with resume building and interviewing skills assistance, as well as access to support service funds. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Erin Wilson Laegeler joined the firm of Blickhan, Timmerwilke and Woodworth in December. Prior to joining the firm, Wilson Laegeler clerked for the Judge Joe Billy McDade of the Central District of Illinois for four years. She also has served as an assistant appellate prosecutor for the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s Office…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $33,455 to the Hannibal Nutrition Center to supplement rising food costs for the Meals on Wheels and in-house meal program for senior citizens. In a press release, HNC executive director Margee Tucker said, “A significant number of seniors in the Hannibal area are suffering…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Funders Collaborative has graduated the first cohort of the NonprofitExcellence Initiative. Five participating nonprofit organizations in Adams County — Bella Ease, Cheerful Home, Horizons Social Services, Quincy Community Theatre and the Quincy Family YMCA — have completed a two-year pilot program focusing on leadership development and strategic planning to help…
Read Full Article Nothing is cuter than a puppy, but wait: Are you really going to try to train a new pet in the hustle and bustle of the holidays? How do you know you’re getting it from a reliable source? Give yourself time to do the research you need to find a trustworthy breeder or consider adopting a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Three Quincy-area businesses — Legacy Martial Arts, Smith Brothers PowerSports and Twaddle Plumbing — recently were named recipients of a Better Business Bureau TORCH Award winner for BBB Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois. TORCH Awards honor businesses and charities exemplifying high ethics in their treatment of customers, employees and suppliers. “BBB TORCH…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health and its employees concluded 2022 fundraising activities for United Way of Adams County on Dec. 14, with Tim Moore, Blessing’s chief accounting officer, presenting Jenna Hull of the United Way with a ceremonial check for $110,000. The actual check – consisting of employee pledges, financial support of an annual gift basket…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Knapheide employees continued the tradition of spreading holiday cheer at the Illinois Veterans Home on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when they donated presents for 140 residents. This tradition of giving through the Knapheide Veterans Tree started six years ago. In a press release, Sara Colgrove, Vets Home director of volunteer services and activities, said,…
Read Full Article As the holiday shopping season winds down, you may be considering gift cards for friends or relatives who have everything or those who live far away. Gift cards are an easy solution to people who are hard-to-please or already have everything. And they’re everywhere – at the drugstore, supermarket, quick shop and department stores. E-gift…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Community Credit Union recently appointed Sarah Distin as president and CEO. Distin had been serving as interim CEO following the resignation of Mark Dietrich earlier this year. Distin joined the credit union in 2008 as operations manager. From 2013 up to her recent appointment, she has served as vice president of operations.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — UScellular provided KidzPacks with a $5,000 monetary donation on Thursday, Dec. 15 so it can buy enough non-perishables to provide 1,040 students in pre-K through 5th grade enrolled in the free lunch program through Quincy Public Schools with breakfast, lunch and snacks each day over winter break. This represents the first time KidzPacks…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — UScellular recently named Taylor Smashey sales manager of the Hannibal store at 3650 Stardust. Smashey is responsible for leading her team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Smashey brings four years of retail and wireless experience to her new…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Titan International, Inc. has announced today that its board of directors authorized a share repurchase program allowing for the expenditure of up to $50 million for the repurchase of the company’s common stock. This authorization will take effect immediately and will remain in place for up to three years. Repurchases will be made…
Read Full Article For many Americans, giving to charities is almost as important during the holidays as celebrating with family. As a result, mailboxes often are stuffed with charitable solicitations as well as catalogs and shopping circulars this time of year. Whether you celebrate or not, giving before Jan. 1 means your gifts can be deductible on your…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Medical Supplies will celebrate its move to 6464 Interstate Court in Hannibal with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. and public open house at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15. The new location is east of Fiddlesticks restaurant and close to the hospital and clinics for increased customer…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 30 for Cassady Martial Arts Academy Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Macomb at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners Michelle and Andy Cassady and staff are dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time with…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Joshua Schenk, financial consultant with Thrivent, a diversified financial services organization, recently earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional® designation granted by The American College of Financial Services. The RICP® designation equips financial professionals with the knowledge they need to effectively manage the transition from asset accumulation during a client’s working years to asset…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield recently was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s IMPACT Award for readmission reduction during ceremonies held Nov. 10 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Participants vying for the award were encouraged to submit innovations implemented at their respective hospitals which initiated a new approach…
Read Full Article The holidays are all about celebrating what’s good, but that doesn’t mean scammers are taking a vacation. Better Business Bureau takes this opportunity to remind consumers that con artists see busy, over-burdened shoppers as likely targets for their schemes. Common scams during the holidays are: Online shopping scams Everyone wants to get the best deal on gifts,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional president and CEO Todd Ahrens recently was recognized with the 2022 American College of Healthcare Executives Regent Award at the Missouri Hospital Association annual convention at Lake of the Ozarks. The award and is given to senior-level healthcare leaders who meet high standards in several areas, including promoting the growth…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Board members, staff, donors and friends of Transitions gathered Nov. 16 at the Holiday Inn to celebrate the agency’s accomplishments during the past year. Mark Schmitz, executive director of Transitions, served as host to the approximately 120 guests in attendance. Transitions of Western Illinois, the Transitions Association and the Transitions Foundation also celebrated…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Dot Foods distribution center in Mount Sterling recently made a sizeable donation to area food pantries in November. Through the company’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, the distribution center helped 11 area food pantries by delivering products from Dot’s current inventory for a total donation of $50,000 worth of food and other necessities…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of A for patient safety for the fifth consecutive survey period. The Leapfrog Group, founded by 2,000 large employers and other purchasers of healthcare, assigns a letter grade of A through F every six months to approximately 2,900 general hospitals across…
Read Full Article QUINCY — For the second year in a row, Blessing Hospital and its Life Team have been awarded Platinum recognition from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network for “saving and healing lives by encouraging their employees and communities to register as organ, eye and tissue…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Amtrak today has announced that morning train service between Quincy and Chicago has been suspended through Jan. 16. Amtrak trains 381 leaving Chicago at 7:35 a.m. and 380 leaving Quincy at 6:12 a.m. are canceled until mid-January. Amtrak is notifying customers who purchased tickets for those trains that buses will be used for…
Read Full Article MRN Editor David Adam talks to Leslie Trimble about chiropractic…for your pets. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article QUINCY — State Street Theater and Calftown Café have announced their holiday calendars and updated plans for the winter season. In a press release, Brian Stitt, manager of the State Street Theater and Calftown Cafe said, “We are excited to be in a position to offer a full-service destination for the holidays, with casual, delicious…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy charter chapter of the American Business Women’s Association celebrated its 60th anniversary at its regular meeting at The Atrium on Nov. 3. The Quincy charter chapter was chartered on Nov. 4, 1962. Attendees enjoyed a slideshow of events during the past 60 years as well as picture albums and news clippings…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently earned certification as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year. In a press release, Dot Foods CEO Joe Tracy said, “We highly value employee feedback and conduct annual surveys, aligning with Dot’s culture of continuous improvement. For the…
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