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Troup casts tie-breaking vote in support of giving $350,000 subsidy to library in final act as mayor
April 29, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — Many people in attendance for Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting applauded after Mayor Mike Troup cast the tie-breaking vote to give a $350,000 subsidy from the city to fund the Quincy Public Library. However, at least one alderman wasn’t happy with Troup’s final vote as mayor in his final meeting. “(Troup) chose…
Read Full Article Aldermen vote to transfer money to pay for Broadway project, extend food and beverage tax until 2030
April 29, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Before debating funding of the Quincy Public Library and passing the 2025-26 budget, the Quincy City Council had to first take care of two other budgetary issues. First, aldermen voted to transfer $4 million from the city’s $6 million general fund balance to the water and sewage fund to pay for a water…
Read Full Article April 29, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Aldermen took time at the end of a 2½-hour Quincy City Council meeting on Monday night to thank three city officials who attended their last regular meeting. Mayor Mike Troup, 3rd Ward aldermen Ken Hultz and 5th Ward alderman Mike Rein will make their last appearances sitting on the horseshoe in City Council chambers at…
Read Full Article April 28, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — As Jerod Welker laid on the ground in South Park while being mauled by three pit bulls on March 17, 2024, he had one thought. “This is going to be how I die,” he said. “Unless someone somehow sees me and gets to me out here, I’m going to get killed by the…
Read Full Article April 27, 2025 | By Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River News Correspondent
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf and Gina Miller show off the Quincy Public Library’s new Bookmobile! Gina is the “Mobile Librarian” or “Bookwoman”. So that makes Ron either “Bookboy” or “Bookworm”.
Read Full Article April 26, 2025 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum announced Friday the names of the five boys and five girls selected as finalists for this year’s Tom and Becky Program. Becky finalists are: Tom finalists are: These boys and girls will represent the city of Hannibal as goodwill ambassadors. Their year as Tom and Becky…
Read Full Article April 26, 2025 | By RON KINSCHERF MRN CORRESPONDENT
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Tyler Holt with Nutrition HQ about healthy supplements and how you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to take them. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article April 25, 2025 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire on the city’s south side early Friday morning. MRN’s Aspen Gengenbacher was on the scene and reported the fire at 311 S. 14th started just before 4 a.m. Five QFD engines responded to the call. No one was injured. Officials say a woman in her…
Read Full Article April 24, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — A historical plaque was unveiled Thursday morning at the former Lincoln School building on the corner of 10th and Spring in an event coordinated by Blessing Health System in collaboration with the Adams County Bicentennial Commission. Lincoln was Quincy’s only school dedicated to Black students, and the building was later sold to Blessing…
Read Full Article April 24, 2025 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — The buzzword on Thursday at the annual spring Kohl Wholesale Spring Food Show was “interaction.” “I really enjoy the interaction and getting to know the needs of our customers,” said Jeff Lindsay, regional sales director for the Alpha Bakery Company in Waukee, Iowa. “That is always important.” The Kohl food shows, which have gained…
Read Full Article April 24, 2025 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY – The former Steak n Shake location at 3819 Broadway is being transformed into another burger and ice cream franchise. A spokesperson confirmed to Muddy River News Thursday that Freddy’s, a fast food restaurant that specializes in frozen custard and steakburgers, will open at that location in mid-August. Steak n Shake closed in Quincy…
Read Full Article April 24, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A jury trial for the former owner of the Golden Corral at 3908 Broadway in Quincy, Ill., accused of killing a classmate more than 30 years ago, is set for January 2026. William Christopher Niemet, 48, was arrested in February 2020 and charged with one count of first-degree murder in connection with…
Read Full Article April 24, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — New classes are coming to Quincy High School and the Early Childhood and Family Center and the amended school schedule was passed. At Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting, the board agreed unanimously to adopt new courses for both Quincy High School and Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center. At QHS, there will be an…
Read Full Article April 23, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
HANNIBAL, Mo. — April Azotea has defeated Tammy Riley in a landslide runoff victory to replace 15-year councilman Mike Dobson in the 2nd Ward seat on the Hannibal City Council. “I’m ready to be proactive and jump in head first,” Azotea said in a phone call with Muddy River News after the results were made…
Read Full Article April 22, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Director of Planning and Development Jason Parrott made a presentation to the Quincy City Council on Monday night showing the history of how much money the food and beverage tax has created since it was first implemented in May 2020. The tax is due to expire next month, and Parrott’s presentation showed how…
Read Full Article April 22, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — Does the city need to pay interest when borrowing from itself? The Finance Committee said no during Monday’s night’s meeting before the regular City Council meeting, agreeing that an interest-free transfer will be fine. It recommended transferring $4 million from the city’s $6 million general fund balance to the water and sewage fund…
Read Full Article April 21, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — To say that four men, who claim to be among the world’s top body language and behavioral analysis experts, are skeptical of Tim Bliefnick’s story about his innocence in the death of his wife would be a huge understatement. “The Behavior Panel” is a weekly video — posted on YouTube — of four…
Read Full Article April 21, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller
HANNIBAL, Mo. — You might hear the beep of a watch or, if you’re lucky, the chimes of church bells during the course of a typical day. A symphony of chimes, cuckoos, dings and bongs can be heard every hour on the hour at Marion County Clocks, 115 S. Fourth. “It’s like the beginning of…
Read Full Article April 20, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MRN’s David Adam talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about his new position and the rash of fires in vacant buildings around the city.
Read Full Article April 19, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mike Dobson asked at a candidate forum last month why constituents should trust April Azotea, the woman who could replace him in the 2nd Ward seat on the Hannibal City Council, with the city’s budget based on her tax status and business handlings. The same questions were not asked during that forum…
Read Full Article April 19, 2025 | By Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River News Correspondent
Mackenzie Finlea is guest directing at Quincy Community Theatre this summer and has experience in several technical theatre roles. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf’s talks to her about her experiences. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article April 18, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Gabriel VanderMaiden, whose quick actions helped save the lives of a police officer and a civilian 15 months ago, was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on April 4 during the Quincy Service Club luncheon. He learned four days later his services were no longer needed by the Quincy Police Department…
Read Full Article April 17, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Journalist
HANNIBAL, Mo. — J’Nelle Lee was unanimously elected by her fellow Hannibal Board of Education members to serve as president of the board at its meeting Wednesday night in the Hannibal Middle School auditorium. Lee, who has served as the board’s vice president since last year, switched places with Blane Mundle, who was elected president…
Read Full Article April 16, 2025 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees Wednesday announced two management changes, with Brian T. Canfield stepping down immediately as CEO of Blessing Health System and Tim Tranor has been selected as the health system’s new chief operating officer. He also will serve as the interim CEO until the search for Canfield’s replacement…
Read Full Article April 16, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Questions were asked Tuesday night about staffing, playing surfaces, the amount of money possibly generated and the types of sports that could be played at a proposed indoor sports complex in Quincy. However, the biggest question about a facility that could cost at least $30 million is: Who’s going to pay for it?…
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