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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences’ most recent student pass rate for the national examination to become a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN) is 94 percent — the second highest among 34 bachelor of science in nursing education programs in Illinois and fifth highest among 28 programs in Missouri. In a press release, Dr.…
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There were many new business developments in Quincy in 2023 and Muddy River News told you about most of them. Here are the ones that interested you the most, based on our analytics. 1. Quincy City Planner Chuck Bevelheimer said in August (without personally saying it was Raising Cane’s) the prospective restaurant must work within Target’s…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Olivia Tournear of Quincy at 3:55 a.m. Dec. 19, 2023.A boy was born to Jackson and Andrea Yingling of Mt. Sterling at 10:49 a.m. Dec. 19, 2023.A girl was born to Landon Stice and Sherlain Boyd of Quincy at 7:49 p.m. Dec. 19, 2023.A boy was born to…
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QUINCY — Carolyn Bailey, director of risk management for Blessing Health System, was one of a few volunteer faculty members chosen to represent the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management recently and teach Enterprise Risk Management in Doha, Qatar, for the Hamad Medical Corporation of Qatar. The corporation is made up of several hospitals and…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently named 265 students to its Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time student must have accumulated…
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QUINCY — Rather than pay success fees to NextSite LLC for the next two years, the Quincy City Council voted Monday night to pay a one-time contract termination fee. Aldermen on Dec. 5 tabled for one week a vote to pay a $15,000 success fee to NextSite, a commercial development advisory firm, for its role…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved for the city to enter a three-year contract with MasTrack of Danbury, Conn., for $82,190 on GPS tracking equipment on city vehicles. Marty Stegeman, director of transit for the city, said after Monday night’s meeting he expects to present to aldermen on Jan. 8 a proposal to “considerably…
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Bill L. Mears, 57, 823 N. 12th St. Apt. 5, Possession of Meth, DWLR, FTA DWLR, FTA Possession of Meth and FTA OV Shoplifting at N. 12th St. and College Ave. Lodged 112Ashten E. Dietrich, 29, Quincy, FTA OV Trespassing x 2 at N. 5th St. and Maple St. Lodged 112James H. Bauer, 59, 1120…
Read Full Article Kylie Whitlatch, 28, Hamilton for Domestic Battery. 148Melissa M. Brown, 36, Quincy for Domestic Battery. 147Christopher Simms, 26, Quincy for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 144Justin Bridgeman, 31, Quincy for Speeding. 260Landon J. Reed, 28, Ursa, Expired Registration at N. 33rd St. and Broadway St. NTA 122William M. Stratman, 48, 2440 Cherry St., Failure to Reduce Speed…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health has been awarded a $74,459 planning grant on behalf of itself and 10 community agencies to develop a medical respite care program that could be implemented in Quincy if long-term funding, a location for a facility and staffing can be identified. Medical respite care is short-term housing combined with health services…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the Chuck and Becky Scholz family has been selected as the recipient of the Friend of Catholic Education Award. Chuck and Becky — along with their sons and spouses, Charles (and his wife Jamie) and Jake (and his wife Becca) — will be honored…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Dakota Hatfield and Amber Jackson of Quincy at 8:47 a.m. Dec. 12, 2023.A boy was born to Josh German and Hannah Johnson of Quincy at 11:41 a.m. Dec. 12, 2023.A boy was born to Landon Tenhouse and Alexis McGinnis of Quincy at 1:23 p.m. Dec. 12, 2023.A girl…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced the establishment of two endowed scholarships honoring Quincy University alumni Kathi Dooley and Dan and Pam (Wozniak) Sherman. The fundraising effort to start these scholarships was spearheaded by George Meyer. In a press release, Meyer said, “Kathi Dooley and Dan Sherman had such a positive influence on so many…
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QUINCY — Knapheide employees dedicated their time, talents and treasures to bring joy to residents of the Illinois Veterans’ Home on Dec. 19. In a press release, Stacy Houghton, customer service representative and veterans tree co-organizer at Knapheide, said, “During Christmas, there is so much that draws our attention, and there are so many opportunities…
Read Full Article Amy L. Norton, 45, 825 1/2 Jersey St., FTA OV Trespassing, Vandalism, FTA DUI, DWLR, Improper Lane Usage and Unlawful Use of Debit Card at S. 7th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 182Thomas A. Reckers, 69, 1733 S. 29th St., Improper Backing at 1207 Saint Charles Dr. NTA 108Mary A. Kroshinsky, 63, 3806 Ricky Ct.,…
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QUINCY — Chaddock School is actively seeking qualified and passionate special education teachers to join its faculty. To attract top-tier talent, Chaddock is offering an employment package that includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus. In a press release, Cory Powell, director of education, said, “We understand the vital role that special education teachers play in shaping…
Read Full Article Sarah C. Ransom, 37, 1531 Spruce for Improper Lane Usage at 2200 block of Sycamore. 176Marshall L. Murphy Jr., 33, 408 College for Adams Co. warrant for Criminal Damage $500-$10000 at 7th & Ohio. Lodged 161Angela K. Heck, 54, 326 N. 18th for FTA Peace Disturbance at 1736 Spring. Lodged 106Maggie D. Mosby, 22, of…
Read Full Article Madyson C. Jones, 21, of Quincy for Trespassing at 600 Harrison Dr. on 12/19/23. 121Joshua L. Winfield, 43, of Quincy for Resisting Arrest, Agg. Battery to Peace Officer, and Poss of Methamphetamine – Under 5g at 12th & Chestnut St. Lodged. 112Joshua L. Winfield, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Obstruction of Identification at 12th…
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QUINCY — More than $400,000 recently was granted to 60 local nonprofit organizations that benefit from an endowment fund at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. These year-end grants bring the Community Foundation’s grantmaking total to more than $4 million in 2023. The grants were awarded from designated funds, which support…
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QUINCY — Each of them was frustrated they didn’t get a chance to tell their sides of the story. But when they read the 283-page report on the investigation into complaints made against them, former Quincy Police Department Chief Rob Copley, current Chief Adam Yates and Barry Cheyne, chairman of the Board of Fire and…
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QUINCY — A 283-page report on the investigation into complaints made against former Quincy Police Department Chief Rob Copley, current Chief Adam Yates and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners concludes no wrongdoing was discovered. The report, dated Dec. 15 and compiled by Rick Stewart of the Stewart Law Firm in Springfield, was released…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board approved the 2023 tax levy and selling more than $7 million in life safety bonds at Wednesday’s meeting. While the Board approved a rate decrease from $3.96 to $3.88 per $100 in assessed valuation, an anticipated spike in property value now estimated by the county to exceed 8 percent…
Read Full Article Dashawn Walker, 19, Quincy for Interfering. 148Akilah L. Garrard, 20, 3409 N. Brennan for Leaving the Scene and Operating Uninsured Vehicle on N. Brennan Dr. 186Harold W. Reagan, 63, 210 Lind for Improper Lane Usage at 24th & Broadway. 186Edward Brown reported his business was entered and money was stolen. 106Dominique Dade reported the back…
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QUINCY — Tigerhawk Technologies is a locally owned IT company specializing in full-service technical support for small and medium businesses. Approximately 92 percent of jobs in the U.S. require digital literacy, while one-third of working-age Americans possess limited digital skills. One in six are unable to use email, web search or other basic online tools.…
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QUINCY — Vallee Health Repair recently gathered gifts valued at more than $14,900 for The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. In a press release, Salvation Army Development Director Matt Schmidt expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are blown away by the generosity of Vallee Health Repair and their clients. Even the smallest businesses can make the…
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