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The City of Quincy wants to remind people they need new stickers on their recycling bins next week. If you sit out a bin that does not have the new blue sticker on in come Tuesday, the bins will be picked up by Central Service crews. The old stickers expire Monday. Monday is also Memorial…
Read Full Article The Quincy Police Department reports the arrest of Quincy resident, Ashley D. Toohey, 30, on a seven count Adams County warrant for Reproduction of Child Pornography involving children under 13 years of age, and Possession of Child Pornography. This investigation started in September 2020 after Facebook flagged an account for possible child exploitive material. Multiple…
Read Full Article Quincy, IL –The Quincy Family YMCA will be distributing food boxes again this Thursday starting at 4pm while supplies last. This was made possible by the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The Quincy Family YMCA received approximately 1,100 boxes this week that will be distributed to Adams County residents. Any individual who lives or…
Read Full Article The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis, Quincy, recently held its annual Grant Day ceremony at the Kiwanis Shelter in Lincoln Park. Tom Klene, Grant Day Committee Chair presented awards to 19 recipients from Quincy and the nearby area. The grants totaled $12,464.95. All grants were to assist programs or events that support children or young…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The annual Dream Big in Color Fun Run for the Quincy Public Schools Foundation was held as a virtual event this year due to restrictions on gathering sizes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the student-driven fundraiser made great progress in raising money for the cause of the foundation, which focuses on support of creative teaching,…
Read Full Article The American Bar Association will honor four individuals and a law firm for demonstrating outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services for the poor and disadvantaged at a virtual program later this summer. The Pro Bono Publico Awards represent the top honors given by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, which over the years has…
Read Full Article Quincy Community Theatre announced three large productions to launch QCT’s 2021 Fall Series. Sixteen months after it was scheduled to premiere on stage, the production of Chicago kicks it off in July followed by Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook in October and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in November. While QCT has offered two in-house productions this spring, the Fall…
Read Full Article From Chicago Tribune – Amtrak’s Illinois train service to Milwaukee and several other cities will return to full schedules in the coming weeks, after more than a year of reduced service because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passengers still will be required to wear masks, following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — It took more than a year to get the green light, but Thyme Square Bakery & Cafe has finally expanded. Owners Erica and Cory Shupe tried three times during 2020 to open the Thyme Station Sandwich Bar, but the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted them each time. They finally opened their doors for good in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Angela Caldwell was “disappointed” at 2 p.m. Only 12 people had filled out application forms during a food service job fair that started at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Quincy Town Center. Hundreds of positions need to be filled at 28 food service businesses throughout the city, including hosts and hostesses, servers, cooks,…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The City of Quincy’s Aeronautics Committee hosted a town hall meeting in the City Council Chambers Tuesday afternoon to hear proposals from the three airlines who want to serve as Quincy Regional Airport’s essential service provider. Air Choice One, Boutique Air and Cape Air each gave 20 minute presentations. Air Choice One’s pitch…
Read Full Article WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — NEWS RELEASE: The health and safety of Hy-Vee’s customers and employees have been the company’s top priority since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the grocer has consistently followed the CDC’s recommendations as guidance is provided. Given the CDC’s mask announcement on Friday, starting today (May 18) Hy-Vee no longer requires…
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