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The American Farm Bureau Federation has voted to terminate the membership of Illinois Farm Bureau Federation, effective Dec. 20. The vote came Tuesday from the AFBF board of directors, which met following a meeting with IFB and Country Financial executives in Bloomington, Ill. Country and IFB share the same board of directors and executives. In an email to…
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Monroe City, Mo – The fryers are hot, the seasoning is smacking, and what is arguably the best fried chicken in the area, is back. BK’s Place reopened their doors this week after being closed for service since July 30. Kathy Troy had to put a hold on her dreams of owning the building where…
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QUINCY — An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the fall 2024 national survey period. Blessing was among fewer than 30% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 32 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade.…
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Erik P. Hickerson, 44, Durham, Mo., for Disobey Stop Light at 18th and Maine. NTA 104John L. Baker, 21, 901 N. 12th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Operating Vehicle with Registration Suspended at 6th and State. NTA 130Gene R. Fitzpatrick, 76, 2507 State for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 6th and Jersey. NTA 151Patricia…
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Arthur Tucker, 44, 1319 N. 5th on a TOF for Forgery. Lodged. 182 / 122 / 153Jeffrey Horton, 33, Homeless for possession of credit card with intent to defraud. Lodged 122Rebecca Humphreys, 41, Hannibal, Mo., for speeding.Kaleena Lee, 38, Hannibal, Mo., for speeding.Collin Duffy, 18, Des Plaines for speeding. 147Nancy Olson, 22, 1401 Lakeview Heights,…
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Joyce Koch Hunter, age 86, of Quincy, died on November 13, 2024 at 9:00 am in her son Dan’s home, in Quincy. Joyce was born on November 23, 1937, a daughter of Frederick W. and Lousie H. Spindler Koch. She attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated from Norte Dame High School. Joyce worked in…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton wind ensemble and jazz ensemble will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The wind ensemble, under the direction of professor of music Trent Hollinger, opens the concert with Bernstein’s “Slava! A…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An event that draws motorcyclists from all across the country, a Missouri writer who shines a spotlight on genuine Ozark stories, and a group of destination marketing organizations that teamed up to increase visitation to small towns along Highway 36 were among the award winners at the annual Missouri Governor’s Conference on…
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QUINCY — Knox College graduate Alexis Riggs will be the featured speaker at the Quincy Astronomy Club meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. Riggs’ in-person lecture is titled “What Happens When Stars Interact?” It will cover cataclysmic variable stars and binary star systems which irregularly vary in brightness as a result of…
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Quality childcare – and enough of it – is an essential building block of a vibrant community, a strong workforce, and healthy kids who are prepared for school and success. However, Adams County is increasingly facing a childcare challenge. Currently, less than half (48%) of perceived childcare needs in Adams County can be met by…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Moisture and fall forage growth have been disappointing in 2024. The bumper crop of corn this year has prompted many cattle farmers to consider feeding their cows corn silage. “We had an outstanding growing season, and hay supplies are plentiful,” said University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey in a…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 And in particular, the return of Beth Dutton … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,112 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The long wait for the return of “Yellowstone” ended last Sunday, and I needed a few days to fully sift through and process the storylines.…
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Nicholas E. Dellar, 27, last known address of 700 block of Lind in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for retail theft. Dellar is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you know…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board approved the self-funding of a $1.17 million general obligation (GO) bond, which will be used to purchase equipment and to fund park improvement projects, at its monthly meeting on Wednesday night. GO bonds are a type of municipal bond that are often used to fund non-revenue generating projects pertaining…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s 56th annual Holiday Gift Show will be held at the Oakley-Lindsay Center Nov. 23-24. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the VIP Breakfast opens at 8 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m., allowing attendees to enjoy an early shopping experience with a meal, exclusive early shopping hours and a relaxed, quieter…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Canton man was injured in a deer-related crash Tuesday morning on U.S. 61 north of Palmyra. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said a 31-year-old man from Canton was driving a 2007 Dodge Caliber south at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday on U.S. 61, one-half mile north of Palmyra, when it…
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Jane Elizabeth Dyer, of Springfield, Il, went to meet her Heavenly Father at 1:52 am on November 9, 2024 surrounded by adoring family and loving and caring neighbors. Jane was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 12th, 1953 to Jesse Benjamin Dyer and Dora Gard Dyer and graduated in 1971 from Quincy Senior High School.…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — While scrolling through his phone, a Missouri Lottery player saw a news story about a $1 million winning Powerball ticket sold at FastLane, 6725 Missouri Route 6, in Taylor. The headline jogged his memory that he had purchased a ticket for the Oct. 26 drawing at that location. “I was actually about…
Read Full Article Jeffrey A. Horton, 33, Quincy for Possession of Credit Card with Intent to Defraud at 5211 Broadway St. from an incident on 10/23/2024. 122 NTAAshley M. Baker, 33, Huntsville for Speeding. 113Marikka A. Velez, 33, Quincy for Speeding. 113Aidan J. Zanger, 24, Quincy for Speeding. 113Samantha L. Camilo, 29, Quincy for Speeding. 113Keller C. Shemwell,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — A Wentzville, Mo. teen was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 61 north of Canton Tuesday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 18-year-old man was driving a 2008 Honda Accord southbound in the northbound lane of US 61 about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday when a 2017 Volvo tractor trailer…
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