Local Happenings
QUINCY — People interested in improving their careers and themselves are invited to attend the Blessing Health Career and Support Fair on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Blessing Hospital Auditorium in the main lobby between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. No registration is required. The Blessing Career and Support Fair…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s fourth concert of its 2024-2025 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. The production is a USO-style show titled Letters From Home with a mission to honor veterans, celebrate people and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting an in-person lecture by Mike Nobis at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, at John Wood Community College in room D022/D023 on the lower north-end of Building D in the rear. The public is invited. The presentation will focus on constellations and how to identify them.…
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Memorial Hospital to be host of six-class diabetes empowerment series; first session set for Feb. 19
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer a new series of classes for those diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes Empowerment: Food and Fitness Series is a unique six-class program designed to empower individuals to take control of their health through a balanced approach to food and fitness. This comprehensive series centers on the innovative…
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QUINCY — The Fabulous Fur Ball, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of the year, will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Armory Event Center, 416 Jersey. The Fur Ball is a Las Vegas-themed cocktail event where guests can enjoy a night of casino-themed entertainment with professional…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation has announced the conclusion of its Faith in Our Future Annual Campaign, raising more than $55,000. The campaign supports the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education and its main focus is tuition assistance. Since the 2012-13 school year, the QCES Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The February Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students in grades K-5…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — Shelby County Extension will host a family-friendly event, Shelby County Ag Night, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at South Shelby R-IV School District. The event will offer 30-minute sessions on technology, livestock, crop science, economics and health and will offer a free meal provided by Exchange Bank of Northeast…
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URSA, Ill. — The Unity After Prom committee will hold Blacklight Bingo on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Ursa Farmers Co-Op building, 2397 Illinois 96. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 7:30 p.m. Teams of eight can participate for $25 if paid by Sunday, Jan. 26. The registration will include a reserved…
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QUINCY — More than 100 people attended The District’s annual meeting Wednesday night at State Street Theater to hear about plans for 2025, congratulate award winners and celebrate milestones. Board President Jason Traeder ended his term and gave a recap on the organization’s year and presented a slideshow to attendees, highlighting partnerships with GREDF, The…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey says cattle producers should plan for drought by moving from a “brittle” management style to a flexible and resilient one. Bailey will share insights on how to diversify beef enterprises so that cattle can be moved off the farm during drought at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming winter weather forecast looks perfect for building a fort in the park. “Frosty Forts” is a family nature program that will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Riverview Park. The free program will be led by Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists. In a press…
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LORAINE, Ill. — The Loraine Lions Club announced its annual consignment auction will be held starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Tractors and vehicles will sell at noon. Auction services will be provided by Lowderman Auctioneers from Macomb. After taking 2023 off, the Loraine Lions Club brought the auction back for 2024. Many…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Data shows there is shortage of childcare options in northeast Missouri, making it difficult for many working families to find the care they need. To raise awareness of this issue and its impact on local families, a Lunch with Legislators event is being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Way of Adams County will be the host of the upcoming Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) event on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided by Horizons Soup Kitchen. MARC events are designed to simplify access to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University announced that renowned neurosurgeon, philanthropist and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson will deliver a keynote address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 at the Mabee Sports Complex on the HLGU campus. Eric Turner, Christian Studies division chair at HLGU, said in a press release,…
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QUINCY — The Standing Bear Council will be the host of the Intertribal Powwow, 12th annual Great River Eagle Days, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center at Third and York in downtown Quincy. The event offers activities throughout the weekend centered around the majestic bald…
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John Wood Community College offering free FAFSA filing assistance sessions for 2025-26 academic year
QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is offering free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filing assistance sessions to help students and families navigate the financial aid process for the 2025-26 academic year. These sessions are open to all community members, regardless of the college or university they plan to attend. FAFSA Filing…
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QUINCY — The documentary film, “The 1916 Project”, will be shown at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Bethel Church, 12th and Jefferson. The film discusses the dark history of Planned Parenthood and its founder Margret Sanger. The public is invited this documentary, which will be shown free of charge. “The 1916 Project” uncovers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum is entering the ideation phase of a museum development project and will be the host of a community listening session at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, in the Museum Gallery, 120 N. Main. The session will last no longer than 90 minutes. The board…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) invites area high school students to join the festivities at Pep Day on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at JWCC’s Quincy campus. The event runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., with the opportunity for participants to stay and perform during the JWCC basketball games that evening. Pep Day is open…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department and Parents as Teachers will hold the annual Pedal Power event at 10 a.m. Saturday at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Big Wheels, tricycles, bicycles with training wheels and other pedal-powered vehicles are allowed. Children may not be left at the event without a parent or guardian.…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers and Beef Auxiliary will hold its 49th annual meeting and banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at St. Brigid’s Hall in Liberty. The public is invited to attend. Reservations must be made by Jan. 19. Contact Adam Mowen at 217-430-4352 or Tyler Shaffer at 217-653-1621.…
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QUINCY — Within parks, streams and native prairies, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists serve as environmental stewards in their communities. Illinois Extension is now opening registration for the next training slated for this spring. The course begins March 12. “Our west central Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers put in thousands of hours in 2024 supporting…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center invites the community to celebrate the artistic talents of area high school students at the 51st annual high school art competition on display Feb. 1-7. This juried exhibition is open to high school students in grades 9–12 from Adams County and surrounding counties, offering a platform to learn the…
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