Business and Tech
Ron Kinscherf chats with Cody and Kayla Hageman of Vervocity about the world of the World Wide Web (does anyone call it that anymore?) and balancing running their business and family. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest national honor awarded for nursing excellence. Of the more than 6,300 hospitals in the country, only 591 (9.4%) achieve Magnet recognition. The announcement of Blessing’s achievement was made Monday, July 25. Research demonstrates Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Heart Failure Society of America estimates nearly 6.5 million Americans over the age of 20 have heart failure. Hannibal Regional now offers a heart failure clinic that will operate under a collaborative practice model, utilizing a clinical pharmacist and registered nurse. Components of this program include individualized care for each patient…
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QUINCY — CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International recently awarded Blessing Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation program a three-year accreditation. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives…
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ST. LOUIS — Ameren Missouri has agreed to buy the 200 megawatt Huck Finn solar project in Central Missouri under a build-transfer agreement with EDF Renewables. Planned to be built on the border of Missouri’s Audrain and Ralls counties, Huck Finn will have the capacity to power nearly 40,000 homes in the region. The financial details of the deal have not been…
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QUINCY – Maria Rench, executive director of YWCA Quincy, says the need for housing in Quincy is greater now than ever. “If you’ve read the United Way of Adams County community needs assessment, housing was the number one topic,” Rench said. “It’s hot, it’s needed, it’s the buzzword. There just isn’t enough housing for everyone.” Finding…
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Bella Ease using $425,000 DCEO grant to help people find jobs — and help employers find those people
QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, a family advocacy center since 2018, recently received a $425,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity designed to help with workforce recovery for people struggling to gain meaningful employment. Forty-four organizations in Illinois are the recipients of a $20 million investment in Job Training and Economic Development Program…
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QUINCY — A Blessing Health System laboratory with special testing technology located in Quincy celebrated its first anniversary July 15 with expanded services and a national accreditation. Rivercross Diagnostics is known as a reference lab because of its unique capabilities. It is a free-standing clinical molecular lab. Rivercross’ ability to test specimens at the molecular level for viruses…
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QUINCY — Daniel M. McCleery of Quincy has announced the launch of a personal injury law firm, McCleery Law PLLC, that will be headquartered in Quincy and serve clients throughout Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. McCleery said in a press release, “I saw a need in our community for a local personal injury attorney who will…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Ma’en Al-Dabbas has been added to the cardiology team at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Al-Dabbas earned his medical degree from Jordan University for Science and Technology. He completed his internal medicine residency as chief resident, as well as his cardiology fellowship, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. A cardiologist…
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Bob Gough talks to Amy Stevens of Underbrink’s Bakery about getting up early to make pastries, cakes and pies and how she and her team have maintained one of Quincy’s sweetest traditions. Cason, Huff and Schleuter Insurance brings you the Business Spotlight.
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CANTON, Mo. — Belle Cowden recently was appointed as dean of graduate and professional studies at Culver-Stockton College. Cowden began her role on June 27. She previously served as the executive director for online learning at the University of Southern Indiana. Cowden has extensive experience in distance education, online learning, instructional design and promoting new…
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Fischer Health Care Consulting recently announced Ryan Fischer, a native of Quincy, Ill., is joining the board of directors for The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital for a term beginning July 1, 20. The Foundation supports research that leads to treatment breakthroughs, financial assistance for patient care, nursing scholarships and community outreach…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, congratulates employees Winiban Irigoyen, Dot Foods Mount Sterling; Robert Miller, Dot Foods Oklahoma; Alex Lopez, Dot Foods Idaho; and Kendall Ebersole, Dot Foods Maryland. All four winners took home the top prizes in the company’s 2022 Forklift Rodeo National Championships held…
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Bob Gough talks to Bob Havermale of Practical Tactical about the large indoor shooting range in LaGrange that serves shooters throughout the Midwest. Cason, Huff and Schlueter sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — Clarity Healthcare, 639 York, Suite 212, recently became designated by the state of Illinois as a community mental health center, a specialty service provider with knowledge and expertise in providing services to adults with or at risk of serious mental illnesses. They are designed to serve the mental health needs of a community.…
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QUINCY — The Aeronautics Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon to discuss proposals from two airlines to become the essential air service provider for Quincy Regional Airport. Interim Airport Director Gabriel Hanafin said the U.S. Department of Transportation received proposals from San Francisco-based Boutique Air and from Southern Airways Express out of Palm Beach, Fla. Hanafin…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital recently opened a retail pharmacy within the hospital to increase the chances patients will take the medication their provider has prescribed. In a press release, Dr. Christopher Solaro, chief medical officer of Blessing Health System, said, “Prescription medications are key components of a patient’s treatment plan. People cannot get better or…
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QUINCY — The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) gave more than 2,800 loans totaling more than $150 million in Adams County in 2020 and 2021, and 11 Adams County businesses received more than $2 million in PPP loans. Shippers Rental Company, a specialized freight long-distance trucking company at 3803 Dye Road, received the largest single loan…
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QUINCY — Titan International, Inc. recently kicked off its second annual “Flags Over Harvest” campaign to support American farmers and their commitment to buying American-made Titan and Goodyear® farm tires. Building on the success of last year’s campaign, Titan is giving away a free American flag for farmers to display on their equipment during harvest season.…
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Ron Kinscherf talks about marketing and advertising with Tracy Genenbacher of T-Force, who offers how her clients are ahead of the curve with digital advertising. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance sponsors the MRN Business Spotlight.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Altorfer Rents, the Cat rental store, recently opened two full-service locations. The Quincy, Ill., branch at 6601 Broadway offers 12,000 square feet of shop and retail space spanning more than three acres of land. The shop has seven bays to service the full Altorfer Rents fleet. The expansion will support customers…
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QUINCY — Nathan Purnell has been to 157 Donald Trump rallies. His cousin, Reggie Purnell, has attended around 140. Those two men, along with Reggie’s brother Bobby Purnell, are operating two merchandise booths on Broadway — one in the former Shopko parking lot at 33rd and Broadway, one in a lot next to Quincy Mack,…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes of Quincy recently earned the Ed Armstrong Award from the financial services firm Edward Jones in for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Drebes was one of only 2,014 Edward Jones financial advisors to receive this award. The award is named after Ed Armstrong, who built a successful branch office beginning in…
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QUINCY — The Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy reports Americans are giving more than ever, with charitable gifts in 2021 hitting record levels nationwide. While the numbers have soared, so has the sophistication with which individuals are giving. Donors are increasingly interested in more strategic ways to give back. To encourage impactful charitable giving…
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