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Landing in a new country for college is like stepping onto a movie set – exciting, maybe a little confusing, and definitely a whole new world! You’re handling new classes, new friendships, and maybe even a new language. Then BAM! The dreaded essay assignment hits your desk. Suddenly, academic writing feels like another mountain to…
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Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of essays, with deadlines looming like hungry sharks? We’ve all been there! Juggling classes, social life, and a part-time job can leave you with zero time (and energy!) to write that history paper on the War of 1812. That’s when you start thinking, “Man, I…
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SPRINGFIELD — On July 2, 1844, a Franciscan priest, Father Christopher Bernsmeyer, witnessed the religious commitment of women in Our Lady of Grace Chapel in Telgte, a village outside the city of Muenster, Westphalia, Germany. This marked the foundation of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, a religious community dedicated to the…
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QUINCY — Quincy officially entered its girl power era on Sunday. Adorned in a hot pink blouse and immediately surrounded by more than a dozen young girls in Washington Park on Sunday afternoon, Mayor Linda Moore made history as the first woman to be sworn in for the position. Roughly 200 community members gathered for…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 5, 2025 The Monkees just miss the top seven … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,275 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re going to have some fun this week. Beginning today, The Daily Dirt will count down its top seven American bands/groups of the 1960s. We’re…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The United Way of the Mark Twain Area held its annual meeting on Thursday, April 24, celebrating a year of community impact and recognizing key partners and volunteers. The event highlighted the success of the “Everyone Can Help Someone” campaign and the vital work of local organizations supported by United Way. Angela…
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I used to live in a country where due process and innocent until proven guilty were basic to the judicial process. I used to live in a country where the Constitution insured free speech. I used to live in a country where the government offered services to those who needed help. I used to live…
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HERMANN, Mo. — A shuttle bus crash along Missouri Route 100 west of Eagles Nest Drive in Gasconade County injured 33 people Saturday morning. Two of the passengers were from Monroe City. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. A westbound 2000 Freightliner M Line…
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QUINCY — Rev. Gary Dice is celebrating one year and one month with his transplanted heart on May 5. He is thankful to God, to his family and friends, to the many members of his medical team and to someone he does not yet know — the person who donated the heart to give him…
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Marcus M. Coleman, 29, of Quincy for IDOC Parole Violation at N. 4th St. and Oak St. 132Heather T. Kelley, 45, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured and Suspended Registration at N. 8th St. and Broadway St. 181Tyrese Q. Burk, 22, of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer in…
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QUINCY — For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a financial aid company that guarantees results can seem like a dream come true – but it could also be the setup for a scam. Higher education is expensive, and scammers take advantage of that to trick students and their families.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — With a $6,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation, any Hannibal child in need of a bicycle helmet who attends this year’s Ride Cool event will receive one free of charge. Ride Cool is an annual event that educates children and their parents about the importance of bicycle safety, especially the use of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University has announced the 2025 recipients of its Founders Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to two incoming students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership potential and Christ-centered values. This year’s recipients are Micah Boeckman of Wright City and Katherine Anderson of Bloomington, Ill. Boeckman will enter HLGU this fall as a…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition’s fifth annual Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion, will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Clat Adams Park. The event will bring together people from across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. It will feature a day of entertainment,…
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QUINCY — The Great River Corvette Club recently presented checks to three Quincy organizations: The Illinois Veterans Home Activity Fund, Shiloh Christian Ranch and Blessing Hospitality House. The club hosts an autocross event yearly to raise funds to benefit local community organizations as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year’s event is Aug. 2-3…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 4, 2025 I did not know mosquitoes have 47 teeth — until today. You’re welcome … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,274 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each month we pay tribute to silly holidays. May is no exception. So, in case you didn’t know, these…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to begin on May 12. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge, with a 12-foot width restriction in…
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Nate and Katy from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa are in for another Sunday Sitdown to talk about the most popular procedures and what bugs Katy about Nate. Luxe Health and Wellness brings you the Sunday Sitdown.
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Teri Hooper from Hooper Photography about senior pictures, wedding pictures and all things in-between. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight
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QUINCY — Men in Reliable Pest Solutions sweatshirts were seen shuffling down the expanse of Maine Street, plugging their noses and using a grabber tool to collect bug “poop” left behind by a large, car sized “bug.” This wasn’t a nightmare, nor a scene in the latest block-buster, but rather an advertising gimmick put together…
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QUINCY — “We almost sold out!” said Virginia Sharrow of Sharrow Farms around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. It was the first day of Quincy’s Farmers Market in Washington Park. The event is presented by Quincy Medical Group, and it boasts live music and offerings from farms, craftsmen and food establishments. The market takes place…
Read Full Article Gustavo Galarraga Valdes, 53, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 643 Harrison St. Lodged 132Linda K. Failer, of Quincy for Improper Driving at Highway 24 and Gardner Park Dr. 186Allie M. Holt, 18, of Tennessee for Failure to Yield Right of Way at S. 36th St. and State St. 140Breanna N. Jones, 25, of Carthage…
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