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QUINCY — The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis Club of Quincy presented a check to American Legion Post 37 for $750 on Friday, Sept. 9, to fund the purchase and installation of a new sound system in its building at 116 N. Eighth. The funds were donated to thank the American Legion for being gracious and…
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QUINCY — There is something to be said about that feeling we get when we see someone out on foot while we pass by in our cars. Sometimes it’s an inspiring and motivational feeling, like hey I should probably do that myself. Seize the day. Enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes it’s gluttony and guilt, like ‘Hey…
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Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County to have open house Thursday for new lounge, coffee bar
QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will host a grand opening/open house for the new lounge and coffee bar at its Visitors Center, 425 S. 12th, on National Coffee Day from 7-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Area residents are welcome to drop by for a few minutes before work and enjoy…
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On 09/20/2022 at 10:22 PM a juvenile from Mt. Sterling rear ended a vehicle operated by Joseph E. Waterkotte of Quincy on US 24 @ CR 150. No injuries were reported and damage to both vehicles were over $1500. The juvenile received a citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident. On 9/20/2022 at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Courtney Janes, assistant professor of education. Janes shared information about how the migratory monarch butterfly has been classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Right after soybean harvest is the time to test fields for soybean cyst nematode, the No. 1 pathogen of soybean in the United States. Sampling in soybean stubble in 2022 can help with 2023 planting decisions, says Mandy Bish, University of Missouri Extension specialist and interim director of the SCN Diagnostics clinic, which can…
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And for others, it’s a great source of entertainment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 406 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A friend of mine sent me a note he had found about the difference between men and women. More specifically, how the two differ in their schools of thought in certain…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. Bill Klingner…
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The reception of Muddy River News and Muddy River Sports since our start in April 2021 has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks to our advertisers who make our e-media publications possible and to our readers. Just think, in a year and half, more than one million unique IP addresses (internet protocol addresses) have accessed our…
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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. Steve H. Mangold and Cheryl A. Mangold of Camp Point sold a residence at 3737 Lindell…
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Kimberly Tucker (46) 1319 N. 5th Quincy, IL for shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA. 122 Chase M Meyer (34) of Quincy, arrested for Domestic Battery at 6th and Payson. Lodged 125 Lisa Birchfield (56) 1127 N. 18th St. Quincy, IL for driving while license suspended and disobeying stop sign. NTA. Laci Daggs (39) 1811 N.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University honored its 2022 Heritage Award recipients at an alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 24 in the Hall of Fame Room. The Heritage Award is the highest honor bestowed by Quincy University upon outstanding alumni. Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year award for more…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Dr. Jennifer Minoff to its pulmonology team. Minoff earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. She completed her pulmonary/critical care fellowship at St. Louis University in St. Louis. A pulmonologist is a medical doctor who studies and treats…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Auxiliary’s ninth annual Glitz Gala jewelry auction on Oct. 6 at the Hannibal Arts Council. The event, officially sponsored by the Century 21 Broughton Team and Area Home Services, benefits the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Tickets are required for the evening. Tickets, which includes appetizers and wine, are $25 each and may…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is partnering with “Out the Door Travel,” owned and operated by David and Leah Zanolla of Carthage, for a trip to Chicago Dec. 6-8. The trip includes round-trip train tickets, a two-night stay in downtown Chicago, a visit to the Christkindl Christmas Market, tickets to see “The Lion King”…
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09/16/2022 REED,DUSTIN L (36 of Carthage, IL) Improper Lane UsageHORTON,JEFFREY A (31 of Moline, IL) Hancock County Warrant 09/17/2022 GLACKEN,DOUGLAS G (48 of Quincy, IL) SpeedingHEATON,JEREMY R (48 of Augusta, IL) Speeding 09/18/2022 ANDERSON,RACHEL I (53 of Colchester, IL) Animals at Large 09/19/2022 DEHAVEN,CHET E (47 of Pontoosuc, IL) Henderson County Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Humane Society will host Mutt Strut 2022: Jurassic Bark at South Park on Saturday, Oct. 1. This annual event is one of the society’s largest fundraising events of the year. Registration will start at 9 a.m., with the one-mile Mutt Strut beginning at 10 a.m. For more than 20 years, the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A parent fed up with their child’s persistent use of technology (internet, video games, tablet, you name it) has decided to pull the plug on their sedentary habits. They strip the devices from their child’s hands and throw them outside and say “Go play!” The child looks around. Before them lays their…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre promises a memorable year as it celebrates the organization’s 100th anniversary celebration. In addition to a lineup of shows, two additional special events were unveiled to celebrate the centennial year, as well as a new logo and website as a part of an organization-wide rebranding effort. “As we enter our…
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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…
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If the NFL bores you today, just get out the monopoly board … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 406 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all love them. We all have them packed away in some closet, or maybe on a shelf in the spare bedroom. And probably once year, likely around…
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SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full terms, winning by less than 10,000 votes in 2014 before cruising to an 18 percentage-point victory in 2018. He boasts that Illinois has topped $1.2 billion in interest gains on…
Read Full Article Ashten E Dierich, 28, Homeless, Trespassing at 527 Broadway St. NTA 126 Melinda R Cox, 43, Homeless, Trespassing at 527 Broadway St. NTA 126 Denise R Frericks (69) Lewistown Mo for Failure to Yield Left Turn at 24th & Locust PTC 122 Richard W Bohne (58) 1293 Spring Lake Rd for Disobey Traffic Signal at…
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2022-017576, 09/23/2022 @ 02:12:48, 2314 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Building Check Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Involve Building Check 09/23/2022Adult Male Involve Building Check 09/23/2022 Public Narrative Building checked at 2314 Market St. 2022-017577, 09/23/2022 @ 04:38:09, Mark Twain Bridge , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Open Line Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C84 Davenport,…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s certified nursing assistant training program recently reached a milestone when its 100th graduate passed the Illinois state certification examination. “To think that 100 people have come through this course over the first two years and started their healthcare careers, it’s really amazing,” Jonna Egan, program coordinator for Nursing Professional Development, said in…
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