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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will be the host of its annual Vacation Bible School on July 18-22 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Area children are invited to attend this free event. The 2022 theme is “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Children in grades pre-K through 12 will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office recently joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies on July 4 to get drunk and drugged drivers off our roads, encourage seat belt use and enforce speeding and other traffic laws. The effort featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present “War in the Pacific,” a program on World War II, at 2 p.m. Sunday July 17, at the History Museum, 332 Maine. Mark Roehrs, history professor at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield and author of the book “War in the Pacific,” will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two incoming students at Quincy University recently were awarded a 2022 Father Augustus Tolton Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students at QU, to Luxe Hitzeroth of Quincy and Benjamin Grindel of Smithtown, N.Y. “Each year, Quincy University welcomes a talented freshman class to campus,” QU president Brian McGee…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s art department recently awarded two scholarships for the fall 2022 semester. Laura VanNice, an incoming transfer student, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship. VanNice previously studied at Moberly Area Community College. VanNice is from Hannibal, Mo., and pursuing a degree in graphic design. High school senior Aliya Callaway received a $3,000 scholarship.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Four Adams County organizations recently tested their ability to respond in a coordinated manner to a mass exposure of a hazardous substance in Quincy. The organizations that partnered in the planning and execution of the full-scale community emergency response exercise on July 7 were the Adams County Emergency Management Agency, Adams County Ambulance,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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.…
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 — 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.
Read Full Article 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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