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QUINCY — “The Governor’s Post,” a quarterly publication produced by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC), has been awarded the top prize in its category at the Illinois State Historical Society’s 2025 Best of Illinois History Awards at an April 26 ceremony in Springfield. The Post was recognized for superior achievement for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will honor all fallen police officers with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 15, outside police headquarters at 530 Broadway. In recognition of this day, the Quincy Police Honor Guard will lower the flags to half-staff. The public is invited to attend. Every day, police officers sacrifice…
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A bill passed by the state legislature Tuesday and on its way to the governor will require school districts to create a policy banning cell phone usage throughout the school day, including during breaks between classes and at lunch. A majority of U.S. adults support cell phone bans during class time, or 68% as recorded in a Pew…
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LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — May is officially recognized as Beef Month, shining a spotlight on the dedicated farmers and ranchers who raise high-quality cattle while caring for the land. Missouri is home to more than 53,000 farms, spanning more than 10 million acres, and supports more than 4.3 million head of cattle. Beef production is…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 “ALF” is the new No. 1 license plate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let your mind drift back to the mid-1980s. What was your favorite TV program at that time? For those of you just said “ALF”…
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QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler got his point across without directly telling Adams County Board members that a vote against the Ursa Creek Solar project was a futile gesture. “We are required to follow the state statute,” Eyler said before the board voted 11-8 to approve the project, a four-megawatt farm covering…
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The shift to hybrid work has significantly reshaped how office spaces are used. No longer confined to fixed schedules and office setups, employees now have the flexibility to work remotely or in the office, creating a more dynamic workspace environment. However, this change has also brought challenges when it comes to optimizing office space. Many…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. The Brent A. Harrison Estate of Dallas City sold a residence at 591 W. Second in…
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QUINCY — World Wrestling Entertainment star Ettore “Big E” Ewen has swapped out feisty takedowns for fresh tortillas. Big E was at Quincy’s Pancheros Mexican Grill on Tuesday, meeting fans and signing autographs. The line of fans stretched around the restaurant and continued growing during the 90-minute event. For those interested in the WWE world,…
Read Full Article Byron A. Lewis, 45, of Quincy for FTA Cruelty to Animals. Lodged 176Scott M. Hoffman, 54, of Quincy for Driving Under the Influence. Lodged 113Ashley L. Wingo, 30, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 120Fredreika A. Davis, 33, for Coles Co. warrant FTA Disorderly Conduct. Lodged 181Jenna Knuffman, 40, of Liberty for Battery/Cause…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Veterans from all branches of service are invited to a weekend of camaraderie, fun and support at the Veterans Retreat being held Friday through Sunday, May 16-18, at Jensen Woods Camp in Timewell. This retreat is designed to honor those who have served and offer a space for connection, learning and healing.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites artists of all mediums to submit their works for an upcoming exhibition celebrating the enduring theme of “Life. Still.” from May 30-June 28. This is an open call for both new creations and cherished works, with a wide range of artistic expressions welcomed, including paintings, drawings, photographs,…
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ST. LOUIS — Former Missouri governor and U.S. Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond died Tuesday in St. Louis. He was 86. Bond served two separate terms as Missouri governor, from 1973 to 1977 and from 1981 to 1985. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and served until 2010. He was Missouri’s first…
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MONTICELLO, Mo. — Lewis County received the Blue Shield designation last month from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Gov. Mike Kehoe in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03, recognizes local…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Hospital Nurse Residency Program, designed to help support and mentor newly licensed registered nurses and reduce the turnover rate, recently was awarded accreditation with distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accreditation program. Only 43 percent of accredited hospitals nationwide and 38 percent in Illinois receive…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — According to Greek mythology, Iris was a goddess who served as a messenger between the divine world and the human world. The Greek gods never communicated directly with mortals. Instead, they sent Iris, who traveled on a rainbow. “Legend has it that colorful flowers sprung up at the end of the rainbow…
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Construction activities on Bally’s $1.7 billion Chicago casino in River West have been suspended by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) after findings revealed that the contractors working on the site employed the services of an unauthorized waste hauler. The investigations showed that the project’s contractors were using the services of D&P Construction, a waste management…
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QUINCY — Quincy city officials learned Monday that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has approved the Quincy River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ), which gives historic tax credits for qualifying riverfront properties that need to be restored. The program incentivizes local developers with various tax credits, tax exemptions and tax abatements, such as new construction…
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QUINCY — Two aldermen expressed concerns Monday night after the first reading of the creation of a consent agenda for future Quincy City Council meetings, and Mayor Linda Moore admits the ordinance might need a little tweaking to eventually get the votes needed to pass. “We have two more weeks, so we’ve got plenty of…
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QUINCY — Quincy University inducted Holly J. Henze and Mark A. Schuering into the Legal Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony on Saturday, April 26, in the Pete Brown Mock Trial Room in the Center for Legal Studies on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. Henze is an associate circuit court judge with the…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,281 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You may want to take a deep breath and think about this for awhile, especially if you’re a longtime baseball fan. What are the rarest single-game feats? I would guess most fans would…
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