Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll sample the fare of the Kohl’s Fall Food Show and talk with those who bring their products to Quincy for local restaurant and bar owners to try.
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DAILY MUDDY: Help! I lost my phone!
Ashley Conrad tells Brittany Boll about losing her cell phone during the garage sale she hosted this weekend. Comedy ensues. Brittany then offers tips on retrieval and phone/password security.
DAILY MUDDY: Affordable housing in Quincy
Ashley Conrad talks to Janet Conover with the Safe and Livable Housing Committee about their upcoming workshops. Frankie Murphy Giesing then weighs in from a landlord’s perspective.
MRN THIS WEEK: Debbie Johnson, QPS Director of Music
Bob Gough talks with the new director of music for the Quincy Public Schools, who is no stranger to the district.
MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Quincy Warehouse Bargains
Bob Gough hits the road to check out Quincy Warehouse Bargains and talk with the owner, Jim Molidor, about the company’s growth.
CLUB MUDDY: Beer…and other topics
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley run the gamut on topics today…and enjoy some Spotted Cow in the process.
DAILY MUDDY: The Scrambled Podcast and Quincy Warehouse Bargains
Ashley Conrad talks with Chad Douglas and Nikki Shields of the Scrambled Podcast, which deals with handling your child’s mental health. Bob Gough sits down with Jim Molidor at Quincy Warehouse Bargains to talk about that company’s growth.
DAILY MUDDY: Don’t say “Fall Y’all!”
Ashley said it, Brittany hates it, but they still have a great conversation about the season and how to get by as summer as faded.
DAILY MUDDY: If you need help, get help
Ashley Conrad talks about Suicide Prevention Month and Bob Gough chats with Danielle Buss of CASA about their push for volunteers.
MRN THIS WEEK: Danielle Buss, CASA
Danielle Buss of Advocacy Network for Children (CASA) is this week’s guest. Harvey’s sponsors Muddy River News this week. CASA will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Live and silent auctions, games, a raffle and more will be offered. Local businesses […]
MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Brumbaugh Tree Services
MRN Editor David Adam talks trees with Larry Brumbaugh. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance brings you the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
CLUB MUDDY: YO ADRIAN AND OTHER ASSORTED TOPICS
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby run the gamut of topics today and Ashley proves, once again, she doesn’t ‘sport’.
DAILY MUDDY: Mall memories and meow mixing
Ashley flashes back to the days when she was a mallrat and tries to steal a kitten from the ladies who stopped by to talk about the Meow Mixer fundraiser in Hannibal.
DAILY MUDDY: Bailey’s chances and JustTasking
Ashley asks what Darren Bailey’s chances really are to become Illinois’ next governor and she chats with Jarid Jones about his local business ventures, including JustTasking and Quincy Axe Company.
Bailey said “terror of Chicago” has become the norm
He detailed a weekend shooting in Chicago, saying there were 50 shootings and nine deaths. He told the crowd that “the press isn’t reporting” the violence in Chicago anymore “because it’s become the norm.”
DAILY MUDDY: Kidzpacks
Jessica Dedert talks about the volunteer group that puts together thousands of meals a week for kids in the Quincy Public School system.
MUDDY RIVER NEWS THIS WEEK: Brian McGee, Quincy University
David Adam talks to the president of Quincy University about this year’s big freshman class and updates us on other issues at the college.
CLUB MUDDY: Recycling Rap
MRN Editor David Adam makes a quick appearance as showrunner, then Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about recycling in Quincy.
DAILY MUDDY: Almost time to strut your mutt
Ashley Conrad talks about the upcoming Quincy Humane Society Mutt Strut and David Adam chats with Larry Brumbaugh about trees as the leaves start to fall.
DAILY MUDDY: Fishing for Freedom Fundraiser
Ashley gets you ready to head north to the Red Dog Saloon for the annual Fishing for Freedom fundraiser this Saturday in Meyer.
DAILY MUDDY: FUNDRAISERS AND FLYING
Ashley is back from vacation and talks to Jordan Lenz of 2X4’s for Hope about their upcoming fundraiser this Saturday. Bob Gough talks to Randy Phillips about bringing the Stinson Summit to Quincy Regional Airport, also this weekend.
MRN THIS WEEK: Jacob Nacke
The new Hannibal Police Chief stops by to talk about his department.
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
If not Chick-Fil-A, then what do you want to see?
CLUB MUDDY: God save the Queen…and the Riverfront
Brittany Boll joins Frankie and Bobby this week to talk about the passing of Queen Elizabeth and money for the Quincy Riverfront.
DAILY MUDDY: Are you ready for the National Football League?
Bob Gough gets us ready for the opening weekend of the National Football League season by showing you where you can find the best grilled wings in town (Instant Replay) and where to stock up on beverages for tailgating or reclining (The Liquor Booth).
DAILY MUDDY: Steampunked
Brittany Boll is in the chair today and talks about hanging out in Hannibal at its Steampunk Festival and she chats with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about sports streaming scams.
MRN THIS WEEK: Doug Palmer, Culver-Stockton College
The president of Culver-Stockton College talks about his first two years on the hill and running a small college in a small town.
MRN THIS WEEK: Todd Pettit, Quincy Public Schools
The first-year superintendent talks about the start of the school year and already facing the challenge of finding a new insurance provider for the Quincy School District’s more than 1,700 employees.
CLUB MUDDY: Good people on both sides
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley continue the discussion on the employment situation. Good workers, bad workers, good bosses and bad bosses.
DAILY MUDDY: Help Wanted
Ashley talks about looking for workers…or workers looking for better jobs…or whatever it is that is keeping unemployment low, but so many employers saying they need workers.
DAILY MUDDY: Bob Daly and the Midnight Ride for Hunger
Bob Daly of WGCA gets us ready for the Midnight Ride for Hunger to benefit Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.
MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Deals
Ron Kinscherf talks to the new owner of Mr. Deals Auto Sales, Lafe Gooding, who has purchased the business from long-time owner Neal Coleman.
MRN THIS WEEK: Quincy Mayor Mike Troup
Bob Gough talks to Mayor Mike Troup about the potential for expansion and improvements to Illinois 57 south of Quincy and what the potential changes in the city’s recycling plan mean for residents.
CLUB MUDDY: Ashley just paid off her student loans
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby discuss the plan to eliminate some, but not all, student loan debt. They also kick around feeling safe in Quincy.
DAILY MUDDY: Three now convicted in prison inmate death
Ashley Conrad and David Adam discuss the tragic situation at the West-Central Illinois Correctional Facility in Mount Sterling and Ashley talks about millions of new road money wanted to transform those who enter Quincy from the west and the south.
DAILY MUDDY: Shots fired and charity scammers
Ashley Conrad reminds us that mostly bad things happen after midnight and Bob Gough talks with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about charity scam artists.
DAILY MUDDY: Building it so they will come
Ulmus Academy now has its home in the former Adams Elementary School, but how will Quincy’s newest school look when it opens its doors on September 6?
CLUB MUDDY: Sixth Street-a-Palooza
Bobby and Ashley listen to Frankie talk…seriously, a good discussion on the process of how Quincy’s Sixth Street Promenade is coming to life.
DAILY MUDDY: We hear from the kids
Are students ready to go back to class in Quincy? We hear from one young Denman student in today’s Daily Muddy.
DAILY MUDDY: School of Rock (and Country)
Quincy teachers head to their classrooms to get ready for students later in the week and new superintendent Dr. Todd Pettit has a message for them.
Ashley also talks to Scott Edlin about his Gem City Music Festival, which is set to rock Downtown Quincy this weekend.
CLUB MUDDY: Audits at gunpoint
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss why the IRS needs more armed agents and aging gracefully.
DAILY MUDDY: Ethan’s Rodeo
Ethan’s Rodeo is back for more fun and to raise money to help find the childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. It is the weekend of August 19 and 20 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Palmyra, Mo.
DAILY MUDDY: Crazy times in a river town
Ashley Conrad talks about her dissatisfaction with our national leaders and how we might be nearing the zombie apocalypse and then chats with Bob Gough about how if we want Quincy to be a real river town, we need to fix a few things.
DAILY MUDDY: Have gun, will travel
Ashley Conrad, Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips cross the river for an assignment and take a gun safety course with Practical Tactical.
CLUB MUDDY: Elephants and asses in the room
Frankie, Bobby and Ashley try to put a bow on the Adams County Board controversy in an extended dance mix version of Club Muddy.
DAILY MUDDY: Government Transparency
Ashley and Bob wrap up the discussion on the Adams County Board’s Open Meetings Act violations.
DAILY MUDDY: The Cost of Back to School Shopping
Ashley talks about school shopping with (or without) the kids coming along and visits with Maria Rench about the YWCA’s efforts to help with the housing crisis.
MRN Business Spotlight: Vervocity
Ron Kinscherf chats with Cody and Kayla Hageman of Vervocity about the world of the World Wide Web (does anyone call it that anymore?) and balancing running their business and family. Cason, Huff and Schlueter sponsor the Business Spotlight.
MRN This Week: Sayeed Ali
Sayeed Ali discusses his tenure as Quincy School Board president as it draws to a close. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
DAILY MUDDY: Our Fair Queens…
Ashley and Brittany get you ready for the Adams County Fair and get to play with cows and bunnies.
CLUB MUDDY: Garbage Human?
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about recycling, Target and whether a shopping cart is a trash can.
DAILY MUDDY: There she is…
Ashley and Steve Eighinger talk about the Adams County Fair Queen Pageant and the start of this year’s fair.
DAILY MUDDY: HOW LIKELY IS A FREEFALL WINDFALL?
Ashley Conrad and David Adam kick around the idea of the World Freefall Convention actually making a return to Quincy’s Baldwin Field.
MRN THIS WEEK: Corey Mehaffy
MRN Editor David Adam talks with Corey Mehaffy of the Northeast Missouri Economic Development Council. As president of the NEMO EDC, Mehaffy is responsible for all economic development efforts including business retention and expansion, business attraction and entrepreneurship for Hannibal, Marion County and Ralls County.
MRN Business Spotlight: Underbrink’s Bakery
Bob Gough talks to Amy Stevens of Underbrink’s Bakery about getting up early to make pastries, cakes and pies and how she and her team have maintained one of Quincy’s sweetest traditions.
DAILY MUDDY: Almost back to school?
Ashley Conrad tells teachers to enjoy their last month of break and talks to Bob Gough about some new publication available from Muddy River Sports.
CLUB MUDDY: Brushes with fame
Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about famous people they have encountered.
DAILY MUDDY: Hot pothole action and an Ulmus update
Ashley is drooling over the hot new truck in town and she talks with directors of the Ulmus Academy, who plan to start classes right after Labor Day.
DAILY CLUB MUDDY: A hybrid show
We talk about Bob’s lack of sound engineering prowess and other fun stuff.
DAILY MUDDY: The Hammer of Media
MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks about the circus that was Judge Robert Adrian’s intention to seek retention announcement and addresses concerns about Club Muddy.
Muddy River News This Week: Adams County Fair
Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about what’s new and what’s coming back to this year’s Adams County Fair.
Adrian defiant, says he has ‘The Hammer of Justice’ and intends to stay on the bench
rom the protestors. “You gave me the hammer of justice and I will continue to swing that hammer of justice and protect the innocent. And you know the hammer of justice will come down hard on the guilty who deserve it.”
DAILY MUDDY: Door-to-door scammers with the BBB and the Adams County Fair
Ashley Conrad talks to Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about solicitors and Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about the upcoming Adams County Fair.
DAILY MUDDY: A wrap on Lovelace, but Adrian is back in the news
Ashley is back from summer break and talks about Judge Robert Adrian’s press tour and she discusses the $4.5 million that Curt Lovelace will receive from the City of Quincy and Adams County.
Muddy River News This Week: Adam Yates, chief of Quincy Police Department
Bob Gough talks to Quincy’s new police chief about the state of the department and gives a warning about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois.
MRN Business Spotlight: T-Force Marketing
Our man Ron Kinscherf talk about marketing and advertising with Tracy Genenbacher of T-Force who offers how her clients are ahead of the curve with digital advertising.
Daily Muddy: Ashley and Brittany head to Hannibal to check out Tom Sawyer Days
Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll with the Muddy River News staff make the trip to Hannibal for Tom Sawyer Days to check out the mud volleyball tournament, interviewing the tournament coordinator, one of the event’s younger competitors and one of its oldest competitors (yes, that means you, Kevin Murphy). Ashley and Brittany also visit with […]
DAILY MUDDY: Freedom Fest and a taste of Club
Ashley Conrad talks to Mecki Kosin about this weekend’s big Freedom Fest celebration on Quincy’s Riverfront and gives us a taste of Club…not soda, not sandwich, but Club Muddy and her…vivid… description of giving birth.
CLUB MUDDY: Who the F… is Frankie Murphy Giesing?
Club Muddy is an experiment of the human condition. Not for the frail or faint of heart. If you are easily offended, go listen to morning AM radio. NSFW…Rated R…Parental Guidance suggested. Just relax.
Muddy River News This Week: Roy Webb
June 30 is Roy Webb’s final day as the superintendent of the Quincy Public School District and he sits down with MRN Editor David Adam to talk about his tenure. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
DAILY MUDDY: Summer break and QPD Chief Yates
Ashley Conrad is looking for content and says you can help. And Bob Gough talks to newly minted Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois.
Miller wins Illinois 15th District race
Congresswoman Mary Miller with a big victory on Tuesday night. The Oakland, Illinois woman held her election night party in Quincy as it is the largest city in the new Illinois 15th District.
DAILY MUDDY: Putting a bow on the Trump Visit
Ashley Conrad and David Adam with a post mortem on the Donald Trump rally in Mendon and the two candidates for Democratic State Central Committeewoman in the 15th District talk about the role of the position.
Muddy River News This Week: Kate Daniels, Adams County Democrats
The chair of the Adams County Democratic Party is running for 15th District State Central Committeewoman.
Ashley and Brittany visit with members of Trump Nation during ‘Save America!’ rally
Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll interview people (and videographer Ryan Stark recorded all of them) who attended the “Save America!” rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
DAILY MUDDY: Trump rally or the Lincoln-Douglas Debate?
Ashley Conrad talks to a volunteer who has helped set up for more than 50 rallies for former President Donald Trump and Bob Gough discusses the logistics of what could be the most attended event in Adams County history since the Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
CLUB MUDDY: The video
Club Muddy is an experiment of the human condition. Not for the frail or faint of heart. If you are easily offended, go listen to morning AM radio. NSFW…Rated R…Parental Guidance suggested. Just relax.
DAILY MUDDY: Political Discourse (or lack thereof) and the debut of Club Muddy
Ashley Conrad is ready for the primary to be done and she talks with Frankie Murphy Giesing about a new podcast coming to the Daily Muddy platform…Club Muddy.
DAILY MUDDY: Trump and the week ahead
Ashley Conrad gives you a logistical analysis and a weather report for those planning to be at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Saturday to see former President Trump. And Bob Gough talks about what’s happening in and around Quincy as we get ready for July 4.
MUDDY RIVER NEWS THIS WEEK: Troy Culbertson, Illinois Veterans Home
The Administrator of IVH talks about going from Legionella to COVID and all of the new construction that will help the facility endure for years to come. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
DAILY MUDDY: Makers Market and Quincy Brewing
Ashley Conrad talks to Tieraney Craig of Quincy Brewing Co. about this weekend’s Makers Market event that will fill Sixth Street and beyond with artisans and food to go with the great beer at QBC.
DAILY MUDDY: The Illinois Exodus and checking in at the Illinois Veterans Home
Ashley Conrad runs down the list of companies who have said good-bye to Illinois and Bob Gough sits down with Troy Culbertson of the Illinois Veterans Home about the facility coming back from Legionnaires and COVID.
DAILY MUDDY: Schuck Daddy talks hoops all-stars and Pritzker for President?
Ashley Conrad wonders why Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is spending the weekend in New Hampshire and she talks with Matt Schuckman about the Muddy River Showcase brought to you by Advance Physical Therapy and Blessing Orthopedic Group.
DAILY MUDDY: A Trump visit as Quincy heats up
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about a potential visit by former President Donald Trump that appears to be happening in a couple of weeks. Details are…few and far between at this point.
DAILY MUDDY: The June 28 Primary and rocking 4th and Maine
Bob Gough is counting the days until the June 28 primary and when he can stop filling his recycle bin with flyers. He also talks with Scott Edlin, who is bringing another big concert to Downtown Quincy on June 18.
DAILY MUDDY: Steve Eighinger talks Quincy Grand Prix
Ashley Conrad talks about enjoying “After Blues” and finds out more about the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting from the Maharaja of Racing, Steve Eighinger.
DAILY MUDDY: Mental health and the Blues…in The District
Ashley Conrad talks about mental health intervention and then gets us ready for Blues in The District with District Executive Director Emily Lombardi.
DAILY MUDDY: Downtown with Sassy Jo’s
Ashley Conrad takes a walk in Downtown Quincy and stops by Sassy Jo’s Boutique. Owners Stevie Sohn and Sarah Barry talk about their store and doing business in The District.
DAILY MUDDY: The Jason Priest Problem
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about what can be done when someone’s free speech reaches a point where it possibly becomes a danger to the community.
MRN This Week: Maureen Kahn, Blessing Health System
The Blessing CEO discusses opposing Quincy Medical Group’s expansion at Quincy Town Center, gives an update on Blessing facilities and talks about how COVID has changed the way the healthcare provider works.
DAILY MUDDY: Ulmus update and the Blessing appeal
Ashley Conrad talks to Jen Wiemelt of the Ulmus Academy about starting a new school from scratch and Blessing CEO Maureen Kahn explains why Blessing Health System continues to oppose Quincy Medical Group’s new hospital proposal.
DAILY MUDDY: Guns and hogs
Ashley Conrad asks why the inaction regarding last week’s school shooting in Texas and David Adam updates a dispute over a hog confinement facility near Loraine.
DAILY MUDDY: Bringing back Beatboxes
Daily Muddy host Ashley Conrad and Dues, The Liquor Booth Guy taste the flavors of summer and get you ready for a Beatbox contest, sponsored by The Liquor Booth.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
Please take some time today to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
MRN THIS WEEK: Carol Brockmiller, QMG
Bob Gough sits down with the QMG CEO to talk about the timeline and work underway for Quincy Medical Group’s expansion at the Quincy Town Center and how yet another strain of COVID seems to be creeping upon us.
DAILY MUDDY: Loraine is dry no more
Kicking off the Daily Muddy’s Summer Sips Roadshow, Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll travel up Illinois 336 to find that Loraine Elementary is now a bar and community center. The village had been dry since its founding more than 150 years ago.
DAILY MUDDY: School choice…and Furries
Ashley Conrad and Ron Kinscherf discuss a group trying to start a new school from scratch, then Ashley talks Furries! The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Cyberattack costs City of Quincy $650,000
Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the city has spent about $150,000 on outside consultants and $500,000 for an encryption key to regain access to the city’s information services systems.
DAILY MUDDY: Cosmetic self-care
Ashley Conrad gets a treatment at Quincy Medical Group with Dr. Anna Levin.
DAILY MUDDY: Muddy River Road Trips
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about taking the Daily Muddy on the road this summer and give an update on the City of Quincy’s Cyberattack.
