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QUINCY — Musician and educator Pam Potter was honored during Sunday’s Quincy Park Band concert with the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the arts community. Potter’s dedication to music, as an educator and performer, has spanned decades and touched countless lives in Quincy and the surrounding area. Potter spent 10…
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Take a peek inside some of the community’s most interesting houses, as Muddy River TV gets an inside look into the stories that make them homes. You can find some of these homes on See Quincy’s QuincyArchitectural Tours and others are homes that caught our eye for being unique, historical, or grand. Submit your suggestions…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Heart Gala has brought together thousands of community members to raise awareness of heart disease and donations for the Heart and Vascular Fund of the Blessing Foundation since 2018. Donations fund the important work of improving heart health in the region through continuing education, equipment purchases and addressing patient unmet needs.…
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Meet Kevin McAllister, a sweet and lovable 3-month-old male Lab mix with a heart as big as his puppy eyes! This little guy is as charming as they come, with a striking black-and-white coat that’s as unique as his personality. Kevin is up to date on all his puppy shots, neutered, and microchipped for his…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites preschool through eighth grade students to a dance and cheer camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, in the JWCC Student Activity Center. The cost is $25 per participant and includes lunch and a commemorative T-shirt. Themed as a vibrant carnival celebration, the camp…
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Country music star to perform July 10 at Knox County Fair in Knoxville, Ill.; tickets on sale Feb. 1
KNOXVILLE, Ill. — The Knox County Fair Board recently announced the lineup for its fair concert this summer, and country music icon Clint Black will take the stage on Thursday, July 10. Black is known as one of the most authentic traditionalists in music over the past three decades as a singer, guitarist and songwriter.…
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QUINCY — Down Country’s annual fundraising event, Rhinestones & Rodeo, will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at The Ambiance. Doors will open at 5 p.m., kicking off a night with live and silent auctions led by professional auctioneer Jeff Oberling, dancing and a variety of food stations. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner and an…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is calling all artists to explore the beauty of contrasts through an exhibit that celebrates the interplay of black, white and every shade of grey in between. Whether showcasing a new creation or submitting a beloved piece, the exhibit will welcome all forms of artistic expression — from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering a free nature program: “Lighting the Way with Solstice Luminaries,” from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The program will be led by certified nature educator Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists. Nails, patterns…
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The wait is over, and the doors are opening tomorrow at 11 am for Clean Eatz located at 4490 Broadway in Quincy. Owners Todd and Jenna Hendrickson are proud to invite you to their grand opening celebration Thursday, Dec. 19 where there will be door prizes and giveaways galore from many local businesses who have…
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Dr. Brendan Smith discusses the importance of good dental care for kids. PAID PROMOTIONAL
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band, in its 76th season under the direction of John Hume, will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Worship Theatre at the Quincy Salvation Army Kroc Center. The concert will feature: The Park Band Christmas Concert is free to attend. Band members encourage…
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Meet Hoss, a lovable 6-year-old Border Collie with a heart as big as his smile! This big sweet boy has a personality that shines through in every wag of his tail and every joyful grin. Hoss is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his shots, making him ready for a lifetime of adventures…
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QUINCY — Two Quincy Notre Dame students recently were named as Illinois All-State musicians as a result of individual auditions held in October throughout the state. The students will perform in Peoria during the Illinois Music Educators Association annual conference on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. Cayson Peters, a senior, is a son of Tyler…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Sinead Angele of Taylorville ahead of the Taylor Swift tribute band’s upcoming performance at the Oakley-Lindsay Center on Dec. 20.
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present three Christmas concerts at the Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo. The first concert, a children’s concert, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. The other two concerts will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, and at 7 p.m. Monday,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riverside Cemetery in Hannibal has a commanding view of the Mississippi River, sitting adjacent to the local landmark, Lovers Leap. However, if you want to visit a gravesite there, it’s best to have a four-wheel drive — and still be prepared for a bumpy ride. The Riedel Foundation, established by the late…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Opera Company is offering a Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., with the sing-along beginning at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. The event will feature Handel’s iconic oratorio followed by a soup supper. Attendees are encouraged to join…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will have a bourbon whiskey fundraiser and free community holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Quincy Museum will also unveil its official one-day-only holiday Instagram photo booth at the party. Greg Zanger, a longtime member of The Quincy Museum’s board and avid whiskey collector, said In a press release, “The 15…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently launched its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People program, which randomly pairs 10 local community leaders with 10 area artists and mentors to create artworks that will be sold to support the arts. The title “Bad Art by Good People” is all in good fun, as…
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Dr. Brendan Smith lets you know how to prepare your child for their first ever trip to the dentist. PAID PROMOTIONAL
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When we built our house on the bluffs of the Mississippi, we knew that it would be a work in progress. Shackled with the burdens of expensive taste and limited funds, we made the decision to finish projects over time. The list included items such as adding tile to a bathroom and a fence one summer,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A holiday jazz concert will be held at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, on Sunday, Dec. 15. The performance will feature smooth jazz and holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison and guest musicians — Morrison’s son Marty Morrison on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom…
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Meet Ernie, a charming 3-year-old terrier shepherd mix with a tan coat and a lovable face that will remind you of Scooby-Doo! This sweet, goofy guy has a heart of gold and is always ready to make new friends. Ernie is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all his vaccinations, making him eager to find his…
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Ashley and Brittany jump in the car with Randy again … this time down Ill. 104 to a long-time local favorite entertainment center: Scottie’s Fun Spot! SEE Quincy, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Road Trips with Randy.
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