Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Fifteen people have been identified to serve on the presidential selection advisory committee at John Wood Community College. President Michael Elbe announced March 2 he will be retiring Dec. 31, 2022. To assist the Board of Trustees with the search for Elbe’s replacement, JWCC has engaged the Pauly Group, Inc., a national search…
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Make Christmas tree ornaments at Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries Second Tuesday program
QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program for July will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Center for Women’s Ministries location at 522 S. Eighth. The July craft will be making a Christmas tree ornament with Brenda Lagan, lifestyle coordinator at Adams Pointe Assisted Living since 2017. She previously…
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Blessing Hospital A daughter born to Nathaniel Carter and Kelsey Hull of Pittsfield at 12:56 a.m. July 2, 2022.A daughter born to Laekann Parrish of Quincy and Michael Casley at 11:03 p.m. July 6, 2022.A son born to Johnathon and Alyssa Deters of Quincy at 1:49 p.m. July 7, 2022.A son born to Kyle Ingels…
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QUINCY — Biking for Babies is sending out young adults from all sides of the country for the 13th year to raise awareness and financial support for pregnancy resource centers in America. Fifty-six college students and young adults plan to cover a total of close to 4,000 miles in July for the babies, women and…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 interim commander, Lt. Jeff Schisler, recently announced the results of two roadside safety checks by District 20 officers in Adams County — at the intersection of 20th and Oak from late night Wednesday, June 8, to early morning Thursday June 9, and at the intersection of 30th…
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QUINCY — 2x4s for Hope will officially cut the ribbon on its latest Tiny Home in the Quincy area at 215 Spruce at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Jordan Lenz, executive director of 2x4s for Hope, says the process faced many challenges, but with the generosity of Quincy Medical Group Foundation, a dream has become…
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QUINCY — Cheerful Home and Quincy Children’s Museum were the beneficiaries of funds raised by the Quincy Service League this past year through the Holiday Gift Show, as well as additional smaller fundraisers throughout the year. Cheerful Home received $2,442.51 and will use the funds to enhance its “Let’s Move” Project, a voluntary initiative to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is launching its first Strong Kids raffle July 12. The Quincy Family YMCA, supported by generous members of our community, hopes to sell 5,000 tickets to support youth leadership enhancing initiatives throughout the Quincy community. Raffle ticket sales will conclude at 4 p.m. Nov. 23. The raffle will award…
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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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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training, in conjunction with Western Illinois University and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities Broadband Ready Grant, is offering a cybersecurity workshop from 11 a.m.-noon on July 12 at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. Cybersecurity is a critical issue in today’s world.…
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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 C. Hibbert and Janice M. Hibbert of Quincy sold a residence at 1825 Wilmar Orchard…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites area children to participate in Kroc Tots Multi-Sports Camp for ages 4-6 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. daily July 19-22. In the Tot Multi-Sport class, children will be introduced to basketball, volleyball, soccer and more. Each camper will receive a water bottle. The cost to participate in the four-day…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Way of Adams County is the host of a multi-agency resource center event on Tuesday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. It will highlight resources available in Adams County. This free event is open to community members who want to…
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QUINCY — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has confirmed Blessing Hospital delivers stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards by awarding it with Get With The Guidelines® — Stroke GOLD PLUS recognition for 2022. This is the second consecutive year Blessing has earned GOLD PLUS recognition based on its delivery of stroke care…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is seeking vendors for the facility’s first back-to-school market from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 6. This event will allow the public to get a head start on back-to-school shopping by gathering vendors inside the Kroc Center gymnasium to sell unwanted, gently-used children’s items. A 10 foot by 10…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Trail is the host of the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride on Saturday, July 9. All events begin at the Dock on Quincy’s riverfront. Routes available this year are: The Metric Century — a 62-mile ride that begins at 7 a.m. The Poker Run Route — a 12-mile ride that begins…
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QUINCY — Altrusa International is a community service organization dedicated to literacy in the Adams County area. In 2019, the club began sponsoring a literacy carnival for the K-5 students attending summer school in the Quincy Public Schools. Students are treated to games centered around reading and writing. Prizes such as journals, notepads, pens and…
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MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers can celebrate their independence with the roar of engines. The annual Independence Day weekend tractor pull is back at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 3. It features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association and the Xcaliber Pulling organization. Gates open at 1:30 p.m., with pulling action beginning at 3 p.m. …
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QUINCY — Machinists Local Lodge 822 recently donated 50 box fans to the Salvation Army. The fans, purchased locally and donated on June 15, will be distributed to families in need.
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QUINCY — Volunteers and members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers from District 9, Automotive Lodge 77, based in Bridgeton, Mo., recently visited Quincy to assist a local family with the construction of two wheelchair ramps. This donation was the result of IAM’s HELPS (Honoring-Engaging-Lifting-Providing Service) initiative. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Altgilbers,…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will utilize a service to improve its digital front door. On Monday, The Quincy City Council voted 13-0 to approve a three-year agreement with CGI Digital of Rochester, NY to create what the company calls a “Community Showcase Video Program”. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said he discovered the company…
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. Bruce Wrinkle, as administrator of the estate of Shannon Wrinkle of Quincy, sold a residence at…
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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 Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club, in partnership with the Tri-State Lugnuts, is sponsoring its 54th annual car show from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, on the grounds of the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The Quincy Museum will be open as well, offering ½-price admission to the museum for visitors.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jessica Nuebel, breast center navigator for the Blessing Breast Center, has earned breast health clinical navigator status after meeting the requirements of the National Consortium of Breast Centers. The Breast Health Clinical Navigator accreditation sets standards of achievement that enhance patient safety, quality of care and delivery of service and recognizes professionals who…
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