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June 14, 2025 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Tomorrow is Father’s Day and here’s a late gift idea for you. Alex O’Neal has treats as he and Bob discuss the quality cigars he is bringing to Quincy at his 910 York cigar shop. It’s BYOB, but you can get a drink at The Ratkseller across the street and bring it over. Bank of…
Read Full Article June 13, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy School Board on Friday voted to approve a two-year contract Quincy Federation of Teachers and Educational Support Personnel No. 809 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Board members voted 6-0, with LaTonya Brock absent. The teachers’ union voted electronically earlier this week to ratify the contract. The contract follows…
Read Full Article June 13, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy School Board on Friday voted to authorize a St. Louis firm to file a lawsuit against Klingner and Associates, a Quincy engineering firm, and Maas Construction, a general contractor, for faulty work done with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, 3211 Payson Road. The suit, which…
Read Full Article June 12, 2025 | By Brent Engel
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 20th anniversary of Tri-State Housing Summit offered a chance to look back at successes and ahead to additional innovations. More than 100 people attended the event on June 12 at the Rialto Banquet Hall. The forum brought together housing advocates, community stakeholders, private sector leaders and government representatives from Missouri, Illinois…
Read Full Article June 12, 2025 | By STEVE EIGHINGER
QUINCY — Kalli Mullen is as honest as she is talented. When quizzed about her opportunity to rewrite a significant portion of the Quincy Derby record book this weekend, the 16-year-old did not try and politely sidestep the question. “I think about it all the time,” she said. And who can blame her? Mullen has…
Read Full Article June 12, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Didn’t make it to Wednesday night’s meeting of the Quincy Park Board? Don’t worry. It only lasted 26 minutes, and the only business that could have been voted on was tabled for a month. Park Board President Mark Philpot was ill and did not attend. Neither did Commissioner Cecil Weathers. Barb Holthaus, board…
Read Full Article June 11, 2025 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — A historical artifact is back where it belongs in Quincy. More than 30 years after being vandalized, then eventually removed and stored away, the sundial at Quincy Junior High School has returned to its original home on the south lawn near 14th and Jersey. “It’s been a learning process,” said Rick Owsley, assistant principal at…
Read Full Article June 11, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) shared plans for a 12.2 percent rate increase for electrical services in the upcoming fiscal year at an administrative hearing before the Hannibal City Council last week. The increase was included in the organization’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, which was unanimously approved by…
Read Full Article June 11, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tuesday marked the reopening of the Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum in its new location at 400 North Main, proving the structure to be nearly as tenacious as the woman who brought it to relevance. “I wanted to preserve Molly Brown’s home, and so (moving the house to its new location) felt…
Read Full Article June 10, 2025 | By Ashley Conrad, MRN Host
Ashley talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about recent promotions and other things that keep the QFD hopping including business inspections, liquor license inspections, hydrant testing and, of course, fighting fires. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
Read Full Article June 10, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, doesn’t expect the issuance of 11 tickets to nine people for various violations on Saturday night to bring to an end a recent run of “street takeover” events that have been popping up this spring. “Thinking that this was a one-time thing would be very naïve,” Yates…
Read Full Article City Council, mayor recognize 'year-long effort and a lot of work' by Fishing for Freedom organizers
June 10, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Linda Moore read a proclamation during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council declaring Monday as Fishing for Freedom Appreciation Day. Holly Cain, executive director with the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that recognition was a first for her. “In the 27 years I’ve done tourism events, I don’t…
Read Full Article Quincy man arrested for breaking into Chelsea through the back door; faces meth and burglary charges
June 9, 2025 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff’s deputes arrested a Quincy man Sunday following an early morning break-in Saturday at the Chelsea Adult Superstore. Just Before 5 a.m. Saturday, deputies responded to an alarm at Chelsea, 4804 Gardner Expressway. Upon arrival, deputies found the rear entrance had significant damage and appeared someone had broken into the business.…
Read Full Article June 8, 2025 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — For more than four decades, Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse (QUANADA) of Quincy has provided the emotional, physical and crisis “comfort blanket” to all who have been assaulted or abused. That healing process often begins by listening to the victim’s story. It seems fitting that at the annual author retreat, sponsored by…
Read Full Article June 8, 2025 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Ricci Dula and Anngelina Chasteen with Scouting America talk about the evolution of the organization and adapting for the future. They also talk about this week’s Saukenauk Reunion.
Read Full Article June 7, 2025 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
The Quincy Juneteenth community celebration returns for the fourth year at various locations throughout the city from June 13-15 and is organized by the Quincy Juneteenth Organization. MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks with Rev. Orville Jones about the commemoration and the reasons behind Juneteenth.
Read Full Article June 6, 2025 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY – During a special board meeting on Friday, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees named Josh Welker, JWCC Dean of Business Services and Institutional Effectiveness, as interim president. Welker will serve in the temporary position following current JWCC President, Dr. Bryan Renfro. Renfro will assume the Chancellor role for Eastern Iowa Community…
Read Full Article June 6, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the largest older adult volunteer program in the nation, has lost federal funding in both Quincy (through John Wood Community College) and Hannibal (through Douglass Community Services). The Quincy branch plans to continue to operate, hoping for future funding to come through. Beginning July 1, the RSVP…
Read Full Article June 5, 2025 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY —Latwaon J. McCray, previously of Chicago, was sentenced Thursday in Adams County Circuit Court to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Circuit Judge Tad G. Brenner. McCray, 45, pled guilty on April 10 to one count of unlawful delivery of more than one gram but less than 15 grams of a…
Read Full Article June 4, 2025 | By Brittany Boll, MRN Content Creator
QUINCY — Wow Bao opened its doors in Quincy—and it’s hiding in plain sight. Tucked inside Z!Eats like a delicious little secret, Wow Bao is serving up bold Asian fusion flavors with a spotlight on bao buns. These soft, steamy pockets are stuffed with everything from Korean BBQ to spicy chicken and veggie options, making…
Read Full Article June 4, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council talked trash and other potential amendments to the city’s event application at its meeting Tuesday night after April Azotea, 2nd Ward Council Member, voiced concerns for the lingering impact of high-traffic events on the downtown area. “Main Street is my ward … the reason why I feel like…
Read Full Article June 3, 2025 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Google mapping for road closures, housing and the new sports commission. Minutes with the Mayor is brought to you by Mercantile Bank.
Read Full Article June 3, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed with the Plan Committee’s recommendation to reject a request for a special permit to allow the development of a solar farm at 3622 Ellington Road. The Plan Commission’s meeting was busy last week with 14 speakers sharing their enthusiasm for and against the project. The Plan Commission unanimously…
Read Full Article June 3, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Mayor Linda Moore’s request to establish a strategic task force on housing and the Quincy Sports Commission. Moore said after Monday’s City Council meeting that she hopes to name about 20 people to each committee, and she hopes to have a list of names for aldermen to approve…
Read Full Article June 30, 2025
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