Muddy River Vibe
Angie Wilcoxsen of the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation gets us ready for the upcoming Hannibal Cannibal race along hilly Mo. 79. MRN’s Megan Duncan also tries to talk Ashley into running…or walking…or drinking.
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to Rachel Roundtree and Jennifer Sousa to get ready for this weekend’s Midsummer Arts Faire. Then Brittany Boll kicks around some ideas on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.
Read Full Article Kaylee Buckman and Brant Dooley let us know what is coming up for National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal and David Adam joins Ashley Conrad to tackle Silver Dollar’s Smash Burger. They also let you know about a great Sunday burger special. Perfect for a stop just before you hit the Adams County Speedway. Also,…
Read Full Article From the Quincy Area Community Cat Coalition: With heavy hearts we must announce that we lost little Piper this morning. Despite the best foster mom and medical support, at only 1.1 pound and 4-5 days without food or water, her little body couldn’t overcome those obstacles. She had companionship and love since her rescue. Thank…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Big River Swing Machine will perform from 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at the American Legion Hall, 3819 Highway MM. The Big River Swing Machine combines professional and amateur musicians from Quincy, Ill., and the region who get together to perform monthly concerts in Quincy. The band’s wide repertoire includes…
Read Full Article Frankie’s back, David pinch-hits for Bob and Ashley is fired up for the latest edition of Club Muddy on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Read Full Article Trudy Willis and Chrissy Cox talk about their new boutique opening this weekend and Megan Duncan chats with Ashley about the latest Hannibal news.
Read Full Article Ashley and Brittany dive into some Facebook posts about potential stalkers in Quincy while they wait for more information (or David to tell them what’s up on Thursday). Ashley also talks to Jason Watkins of Quincy VFW Post 5129 about what’s happening at the veterans service organization.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is looking for art submissions created by area artists featuring images representing a sanctuary theme – a place, a time, a person that has made you feel safe or recharged. Accepted media includes paintings, photographs, sculptures, mixed media or any media fitting the current theme. The exhibit will…
Read Full Article The second installment of the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate takes us to Maid-Rite and the home of the loose meat sandwich. Brittany Boll tries to extract the secret recipe from Mike Geise and Steve Eighinger just eats. Ashley Conrad also talks with Kim Buck of the JWCC Nursing program and tells us what they are…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues its popular creative project series, Art Adventures, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 16, at The Orchard, 2200 Palmyra Road. Art Adventures are designed for kids K-5th grade. Participation fees includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Jungle Tangle is a special “on location” adventure on…
Read Full Article Not potholes, but actual living on the streets, or on the sidewalks. Or the parks. As summer approaches, the homeless become more visible. But nearly two years after the closing of the Welcome Inn, what progress has been made to alleviate the problem? What will the housing study that’s being conducted tell us?
Read Full Article QUINCY — One of the city’s sounds of summer returns to Washington Park Friday evening as Blues in the District kicks off its 2023 season. Blessing Health sponsors Blues in The District. Twice monthly for the next three months, The District’s free concert series will fill the park with cooler-toting patrons and plenty of great…
Read Full Article Megan Duncan shows Ashley her new Hannibal office and they talk about this week’s shakeup at Hannibal City Hall. And David Adam chats with an old friend and local legend, Dan Sherman, about a well-deserved honor he recently received.
Read Full Article Kelsey Thompson and Megan Costigan stop by to talk about their “Get Talking” project. Ashley and Brittany have their first Coffee Talk guest, who talks about hanging out with Dierks Bentley on the east side last weekend (no comment on the Sauget Ballet).
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming summer production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” “The Music Man” follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite…
Read Full Article QUINCY — ENCORE!, the volunteer council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, recently announced this year’s recipients of music camp scholarships. The 10 scholarship recipients attending music camps this summer are: This is the 67th year these music camp scholarships have been awarded to students throughout the local area. These scholarships are funded by the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will hold an interactive Discovery Night event for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, at Quincy Community Theatre. Discovery Night is open to the public. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. Attendees may optionally RSVP to…
Read Full Article Brittany, Bobby and Ashley wrap up discussions of the Tim Bliefnick trial saga as it ends this week. The focus is now on how these families can move forward after such a terrible tragedy.
Read Full Article QUINCY — You never know what you may come across when cleaning out your parents’ home after they have died. “There was a box full stuff from the 19th century,” Quincy native Jim Magner says. “My parents when they died … my brother and I cleaned up the house. We found old photos and stuff that they…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad gets us ready for the first of Pike County’s two summer fairs as she runs down next week’s activities with Joe Collard, president of the Pike County Fair Board. You can also find a link to the fair schedule below. And Megan Duncan lets us know what’s happening in Hannibal.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Music educator Dan Sherman was awarded the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in music and fine arts during the Quincy Park Band’s season opening concert on Monday in Madison Park. The award is in recognition of a lifetime of service and dedication to the entire arts and culture sector and…
Read Full Article Ashley and Brittany wonder where the pothole truck is how it would be a pleasant surprise if all of the ones in the city were filled.
Read Full Article