Adams County, Illinois
Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Thomas W. Fowler of Clayton sold a retail establishment at 102 E. Outerbelt Drive in Clayton…
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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…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College and the Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois will offer an accelerated welding certificate program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. This spring accelerated welding program is two weeks shorter than the normal time frame. Individuals can earn their welding certificate in just 14 weeks and be job…
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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…
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QUINCY — The following students graduated in December from the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Master of Science in Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Blessing-Rieman offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree, a bachelor of science in radiologic science, and a bachelor of science in respiratory care. Blessing-Rieman also offers an associate…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group urologist Matthew Knudson recently announced the addition of Axonics therapy — a long-lasting and clinically proven solution that provides symptom relief for patients suffering with overactive bladder, bowel incontinence and urinary retention. Knudson will be the host a virtual community health talk titled “Regain Bladder and Bowel Control” at 6…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Caleb Washburn and Alexis Jones of Quincy at 1:10 p.m. Dec. 13.A girl was born to Wyatt Baker and Sabrina Garza of Milton at 8:35 a.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Cynthia Rosebud of Quincy at 3:52 p.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Jeff Yodd of…
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QUINCY — Hollis (Steve) Swink retired from The Men’s Group on Dec. 18. He has provided partner abuse and domestic violence intervention services for men since 2003. As a result of his retirement, The Men’s Group is being discontinued. At its fullest, Men’s Groups were located in Springfield, Beardstown, Jacksonville, Pittsfield, Hannibal and its home…
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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…
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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 QUINCY — The Kroc Center and the West Central Illinois Agency on Aging, with funding from the Illinois Department on Aging, have partnered to offer a free 12-week Fit and Strong healthy aging series. The series will begin Jan. 9 and is free. Participants can registering for classes on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 9-10:30…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be operating under the following hours during winter break: QU Administrative Offices Mass Schedule Health and Fitness Center December schedule Dec. 19-22 Dec. 23 Dec. 24–26 Dec. 27-29 Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Health and Fitness Center January Schedule Brenner Library Hours Library hours will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the…
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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.…
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QUINCY— Quincy City Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 with regular business hours. Quincy City Hall will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year holiday and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3, for…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. Through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” traffic safety campaign. In a…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Haxleap, LLC of Quincy sold a residence at 108 Waterford Drive W. in Quincy to Raymond…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Contributions for the United Way of Adams County 2022 #StartsWithYOU annual campaign have now reached the 64 percent mark of the $1.175 million goal, with $748,457 in pledges received. In a press release, interim executive director Nancy Bluhm said, “It’s a positive milestone. We have additional information that leads us to believe that…
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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…
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QUINCY — The James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal and the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home of Quincy will match every $20 bill donated to The Salvation Army’s kettles in Hannibal (up to $1,000) and Quincy (up to $1,500) on Tuesday, Dec. 20. In a press release, Matt Schmidt, development director at The Salvation Army, said,…
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QUINCY — Representatives from the Max Wombles Memorial Golf Tournament, family members and friends recently presented a check in the amount of $20,314.08 to the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition. This donation is the largest the coalition has received in its history. The presentation took place at Transitions of Western Illinois. Friends of Max Wombles, a…
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QUINCY — Dancing with the Local Stars returns for its 13th year on Friday, Feb. 3. The Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Lane, will be the venue for this year’s event, which features a cast of all-star dancing teams returning to the dance floor. The evening will begin with a social hour from 6-7 p.m., followed by…
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QUINCY — Bethel AME Church, 905 Oak, is the site for literacy classes for the public while partnering with John Wood Community College for instruction. The classes are free and open to the public. Genny Skeffington is the main instructor. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Pepsi Arena. The 2022 graduating class is comprised of 62 undergraduate and 10 graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott Luaders, professors of physics and chemistry, led the procession. QU…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. John P. Thomas and Rebecca L. Thomas of Quincy sold a residence at 1011 S. 20th in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a Christmas brunch during the Kroc Church Christmas worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, in the Meadows. Attendees are welcome to walk in. No reservation is necessary. In a press release, Major Shelley McClintock said, “Christmas is a day to…
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