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QUINCY – Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Holly Cain said the increase in marketing support for her organization has enabled better outreach. Cain gave a report at Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting which focused on QCAVB’s marketing efforts. Cain said the www.seequincy.com had 20,000 users during the last quarter, which was a…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group announced plans Monday for a birth center at the Quincy Town Center, 3301 Broadway. If the project is approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, QMG’s birth center will be the first of its kind in west-central Illinois and the fifth in Illinois. The birth center will…
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QUINCY — The Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank started a year ago to help address a basic need for young local families. The National Diaper Bank Network, based out of New Haven, Conn., reports one in three families in the United States must deal with unmet diaper needs, affecting their ability to nurture happy and healthy…
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QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College is having an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. Representatives from the program will give a brief presentation reviewing admission requirements, scholarships/funding options and career opportunities in the trucking industry. Attendees will learn about a…
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QUINCY — Dr. Rick Noble believes the leaders of the health industry in the United States are missing an opportunity. Noble has been in primary care practice at Quincy Medical Group for 38 years, and he became QMG’s chief medical officer in February. He hears the politically charged arguments for and against getting the COVID-19…
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The Quincy Business and Technology Center and Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials are offering a three-part Lunch and Learn series beginning at 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the QBTC, 301 Oak, with local business consultant Roger Leenerts. The first session will focus on basic problem-solving methods. “Unfortunately, there are always problems at work,” Leenerts…
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QUINCY — The Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest returns at noon to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts). Admission is free until 10 p.m. at the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York Street between 9th and 10th Streets. All proceeds from the event will befit local Rotary Club projects. Beer trucks…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Veterans Support is having its second veterans resource fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. National, state and local veterans organizations, local community organizations and businesses and individual veteran support groups will be available to discuss the services they offer. This event is free…
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QUINCY — The next generation of local virtual healthcare is called Blessing OnDemand, available on a smartphone or tablet via an app or a personal computer by web browser. It is a hybrid of the virtual health service Blessing introduced in 2016. Blessing OnDemand features Blessing Health System providers delivering the patient care for 16 hours of…
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Quincy University launched its 2021-2022 QU Fund Drive with a $1.2 M goal on Thursdayat a reception held on campus. Last year, the QU Fund Drive surpassed the $1M goal in support of campus improvements, technology enhancements and student scholarships. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted gifts to the university and temporarily restricted gifts…
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QUINCY — A motion to suppress evidence obtained from a cellphone was denied by Judge Bob Adrian during a hearing Thursday morning in the first-degree murder case for Travis Wiley in Adams County Circuit Court. A pretrial hearing for Wiley’s case has been set for Oct. 18, with jury selection set to begin Oct. 25. …
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Quincy School District's $85.9 budget approved; citizens tell School Board 'they're not being heard'
QUINCY — After mostly hearing complaints from citizens for the first 75 minutes of Wednesday’s meeting in the Quincy High School cafeteria, the Quincy School Board took about two minutes to unanimously approve an $85.9 million school district budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The budget includes a three percent increase in salary, a one…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Foundation will be the host of a wine pull fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Quincy Country Club. Proceeds will support JWCC students. The $50 ticket covers heavy hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and desserts. A cash bar will be available. The evening will feature exquisite…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont, reminds residents that children must be up to date on their required immunizations for the school year before Oct. 15. Walk-ins for all vaccines are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday. A back-to-school vaccine clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct.…
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QUINCY — Junior high schools, high schools and colleges across the country have seen a recent increase in vandalism because of a social media challenge. Quincy hasn’t avoided it. Jody Steinke, principal at Quincy High School, reported “maybe six, no more than eight” incidents during a four-day stretch last week at the 33rd and Maine…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. – The number of freshman and transfer students at Quincy University has risen 5.9 percent, and overall enrollment has increased 2.6 percent for the fall 2021 academic term. The school is reporting 340 new students on campus this year, with all undergraduate and graduate students totaling 1,154 students. The total enrollment has risen…
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At Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, aldermen voted to table the proposed ordinance to give the mayor the authority to handpick his own police and fire chiefs. Mayor Mike Troup asked the council to table the ordinance regarding the chief appointments. “We’ve had a lot of discussions on this ordinance over the last week,” Troup…
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QUINCY — All employees at the Blessing Hospital campuses in Illinois were asked to demonstrate proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test starting Monday. The hospital is complying with an executive order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker that was issued Aug. 26 that details vaccination requirements for healthcare workers. Employees at Blessing Health Centers at…
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Dozens of lawn chairs dotted the lawn of the John Wood Mansion at 12th and State as the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams Countycelebrated 125th anniversary year with a Calftown Cookout and picnic on Sunday. President Abraham Lincoln (or Max Daniels of Wheaton, Ill. portraying the late president) was in attendance to enjoy live…
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QUINCY — Men who have never had prostate cancer and meet the age requirements are eligible for a free prostate cancer screening between 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Blessing Cancer Center. The screening age is over age 40 for Black men and over age 45 year for men of all other races.…
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QUINCY — Scott Douglas has been in his new position as the assistant director of transportation for Quincy Public Schools for only a few months. So when the former athletic director and longtime basketball coach was asked to describe the shortage of bus drivers in the transportation department, he dipped into his sports past. “We…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently received 2,500 clear masks from Down Country to ensure no child is left behind due to not being able to see lips. The mask donations are part of Down Country’s #Smile4EveryChild Campaign. “This story is what community is all about,” JWCC President Michael Elbe said. “We are strongest…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Quincy University Student Development will host QU Serves at The Abbey from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The Abbey is partnering with QU to raise funds to support of student leadership programs and organization. A limited lunch menu will be offered. QU student-leaders will serve as wait staff. Tickets are $15…
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QUINCY – Matthew Bates, associate professor of theology and award-winning author at Quincy University, recently penned a book titled “The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King.” It is a guidebook on defining, sharing and obeying the gospel. “This book is for any reader, but especially churches and small-group studies,” Bates said. “It…
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John Wood Community College President Mike Elbe chats with MRN Publisher/GM Bob Gough about his tenure at 48th and Harrison. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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