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QUINCY — The Historic Quincy Business District is launching a series of networking events titled “Drinks in the District” that will take place duringthe second Wednesday of each month at rotating establishments throughout downtown Quincy. The first event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Quincy Brewing Company, 110 N. Sixth. The events are free…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department issued a report of recently recovered items. Anyone who wants to view recovered property or bicycles must make an appointment by calling 217-228-4489. Any person under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult to view or claim an item. First notice of recovered property Jason McEntee credit card 9-22-21 Sara…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley said his department is “drowning” and needs to hire 10 more officers during a Monday meeting in City Council chambers as aldermen reviewed the city’s proposed 2022-23 budget. Chief Bernie Vahlkamp said the fire department is proposing a $12.9 million spending plan, a 5.48 percent increase over the…
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QUINCY — Aldermen approved funding for the first 10 projects in the Small Rental Rehabilitation Program during Monday’s City Council meeting. Building owners with property west of 18th Street, within the city limits, submitted proposals for funding assistance. Forgivable loans are available at zero percent interest for 50 percent of the total cost of renovation/construction up…
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QUINCY — Aldermen voted Monday night to authorize another $250,000 for the Quincy Workforce Relocation Assistance Program (Q-WRAP), but it was clear some aldermen aren’t convinced of the program’s effectiveness. The program aims to incentivize out-of-town employees to move to Quincy by offering $5,000 in property tax relief for those buying a house or $3,500…
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Rebel Pig owner Doug Dry talks about his Palmyra, Mo. restaurant and how to make good barbecue. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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QUINCY — The Gem City Kiwanis of Quincy Foundation is now accepting applications for 2022 grants. The foundation provides grant money to benefit youth and/or youth and adults working together for the betterment of the community. Grant money is to provide enrichment of educational values, creative activities, cultural awareness, physical wellness and/or community service.…
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QUINCY — Two of the three finalists for the position of Quincy’s chief of police already are employed by the Quincy Police Department. An email sent Saturday night to local media by Barry Cheyne, one of three members of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, revealed the finalists selected after a two-month search. They are:…
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QUINCY — Quincy firefighters responded to an apartment fire at 901 N. Ninth that displaced two families from their homes on Friday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 8:55 a.m. to the Frederick Ball apartment complex after it received a report of visible smoke and flames. Two trucks were on the scene. Fire…
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QUINCY — Quincy Optimist Club Derby officials are taking the event to a new — and important — level. Once known as the Soap Box Derby, organizers Ray Wilson and Aiden McDonnell are in the process of helping coordinate an exercise with local grade schoolers that not only introduces them to racing but accents science, technology…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision to reject the re-sentencing of a local criminal sexual assault case hasn’t deterred a local grassroots organization. “Stand With Cammy” held a peaceful protest during the noon hour Thursday in downtown Quincy in support of Cameron Vaughan. The Quincy teenager spoke out against Drew Clinton, who was…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will host its annual Alumni Honors Banquet on Friday, as part of a special Spring Honors Weekend. The institution will confer its top alumni recognition, the Distinguished Alumni Award, on three alumni during Friday’s reception. This year’s recipients are: Gina (Hagen) Driscoll (Class of 1983) of East Peoria, Ill., a…
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From the Quincy Catholic Elementary School Leadership Team: The Quincy Catholic Elementary School Leadership Team appreciated the opportunity to share our proposal of a shared vision for the future of our Catholic Schools, and the feedback we received will be extremely beneficial as we continue through this journey. Two of the themes we heard during…
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Msgr. Leo Enlow talks about the future of Catholic education in Quincy and the discussions on how to reshape the structure of Quincy’s Catholic PreK-8th Grade system. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library is encouraging people to visit their library in person or online to explore and access services and programs, because the QPL is fine free through Friday. National Library Week is a time to highlight the role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. QPL’s…
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QUINCY — As the managing broker and owner of Bower & Associates Realtors, Inc., Carol Shaffer’s primary job is to help people buy and sell real estate. However, when the building once known as the Forum Show Palace and Winter’s West Wing, along with two other properties at 415-419 Hampshire, was available to buy, Shaffer…
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The Hannibal City Council heard first reading to a change in the city’s smoking ordinance that will fully exempt private clubs from the smoking ordinance. City Attorney James Lemon said the ordinance also clarifies that a bar or restaurant cannot claim to be a “private club” and allow temporary members. In other business, there were…
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QUINCY — A protest of Judge Robert Adrian’s ruling in January in the criminal sexual assault case against Drew Clinton has been scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Washington Park. Scheduled to attend are Carrie Ward, chief executive officer of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Megan Duesterhaus-AuBuchon, executive director of the Quincy Area Network…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation and Quincy Notre Dame Foundation will kick off the 11th annual “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle on April 6. Since its inception, the Mega Raffle has raised more than $2 million to support tuition assistance, technology updates and more to Quincy’s five Catholic schools. “As we embark on…
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QUINCY — Out of difficulties grow miracles. That quote from French philosopher Jean de la Bruyere might best sum up the creation of Smiles from Myles, a local program that donates new toys to patients for local hospitals and clinics. Doctors in early fall of 2020 diagnosed Courtney and Brandon Grant’s son, Myles, with hemophagocytic…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic School Education Leadership team held its meetings at the four Quincy parishes with K-8 schools to look at the future of the parochial school system. The plan, announced at meetings at each of the four Catholic Parishes with schools over the weekend, calls for a a new administrative board overseeing…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children held a flag raising and awareness event in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. The ceremony honored child victims who have been abused, neglected, or have lost their life to abuse or neglect over the years. It was also a reminder that by rallying…
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Andrew Smith and Ray Weast talk about the new and improved R&R Golf and Smith’s purchase of the nearly 29 year old family business. Muddy River News Business Spotlight it sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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QUINCY — Author Robert Turek recently release of his latest book, “Magic of the Mississippi,” a coloring and trivia book dedicated to America’s Greatest River. It is now available on Amazon books. “Magic of the Mississippi” showcases historic river towns along the river to structures built for transportation through hand-illustrated coloring pages created for all ages. More…
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QUINCY — When Mike Bruns started as director of program services for the Quincy Park District nearly 30 years ago, they supported more than 300 adult softball teams and provided youth programs in baseball, softball, and tennis. “We are starting to get into lacrosse,” Bruns said. Lacrosse? “This summer we are going to try a…
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