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I can remember those days of cheap burgers and limited menus. Personally, I’d rather pay today’s prices and have the expanded offerings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 534 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know ’em, you love ’em. We all do. Those fast-food restaurants that we outwardly love to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — About 100 members of United Steelworkers Local 11-205 who work for Continental Cement went on strike at 4 a.m. Wednesday. The union claims the company has engaged in unfair labor practices. The previous contract with Continental Cement originally expired in May 2022 and the union agreed to two extensions that went through Sept.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present its winter concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. This concert is free and open to the public. The symphonic band will present music based on or inspired by folk songs.…
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Ashley Conrad interviews Alta King with the Quincy Art Center about their upcoming programs. Then, Ashley and Brittany Boll (coffee) talk about who should be picking up the trash around town.
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MACOMB, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker is touring the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program. His travels brought him to Macomb on Tuesday afternoon, where he visited with staff and students at MacArthur Early Childhood Center. “Every study about early childhood says the same thing: 90% of brain development occurs (during ages) zero…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – This year’s Hannibal Middle School’s musical is titled “Frozen Jr.” but the performance is warm, engaging, and a whole lot of fun. From watching Elsa and Anna grow from little sisters to full-grown princesses throughout the song “Do you want to Build a Snowman?” to following Kristoff and his reindeer Sven dance…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Dave Moody of Hairball about bringing his band’s show back to Quincy. VIP opens at 5:30 p.m., general admission at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The city of Hannibal has started out the year with an improved credit score. City Manager Lisa Peck recently announced that the city of Hannibal’s bond and lease ratings have been upgraded two notches by Moody’s Investor Service. The issuer rating was upgraded to Aa3 from A2 and the lease rating to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal City Council meeting became a little heated Tuesday evening as several issues were discussed. The proposal by two councilmen, Charlie Phillips and Stephan Franke, that would require City Manager Lisa Peck to give monthly updates. Councilman Mike Dobson moved to table the proposal. Charlie Phillips told the group he has…
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QUINCY — A hotel study shows the need for 80-90 mid-to-upper-scale hotel rooms in Quincy. Core Distinction Group, a Wisconsin hospitality consulting firm, was commissioned in October by the City of Quincy, the Oakley-Lindsay Center and the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (QCVB). Jessica Junker, a representative of Core, made the presentation at Tuesday…
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QUINCY — After a litany of public speakers who spoke in support of the Police and Fire Commission and, in some instances, chastise Mayor Mike Troup, the mayor’s nomination of Angela Caldwell to that commission failed for the second straight week at Tuesday’s Quincy City Council meeting. Retired Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley said he…
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James D Hedberg (40) of Plainville, citation for Expired Registration at 20th and Broadway. PTC 262 Gavin Gallaher,18, Quincy, for Operation of Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Too Fast for Conditions at 36th and Orchard Road on 2/16/23. NTA 130 Sheridan V. Talburt (22) for Operate Unsinured Motor Vehicle, NTA, 146 Rayven D. Smith (24) for…
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This is the first year I don’t have a kid in elementary school. The first time in 20 years. Yes, I have been a mom a LONG time. No more school parties, no more Valentine’s boxes, spelling tests or Halloween costumes. My youngest child is in the depths of junior high nonsense at the moment.…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup plans to resubmit Angela Caldwell’s name for a three-year appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. However, an outgoing commissioner says he’s worried about the “independence” of the three-person panel in the future. Troup said he remained “committed” to appointing Caldwell in an email sent Thursday, Feb.…
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I was disappointed by Mayor Troup’s explanation of his decision not to reappoint me to the Fire and Police Commission. His recent email to the City Council and the commission didn’t shed much light on his decision-making, and it is my understanding that some members of the City Council required him to write the email…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Two Memorial Hospital employees recently were selected as winners of the Summit Award, the highest award of excellence presented at the HealthCare Service Excellence Conference. This year’s conference was held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. Ashlyn Housewright, executive director of community health and wellness and registered dietitian, won the award…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) recently announced U.S. military service academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Grace Hiles, a student at Hannibal High School, is one of 13 northern Missouri students to be nominated. Hiles plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Members of Congress are…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently was recognized as a five-star hospital for patient satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the third year in a row. This achievement was recently highlighted at the Custom Learning Systems and Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network conferences. The ranking system ranks five stars at the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A candidates’ forum to introduce people running for a spot on the Hannibal Board of Education will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, at Greater Days Restaurant, 111 N. Main. The public is invited to attend. Candidates will introduce themselves as well as participate in a question and answer…
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You’re going to want to take a shower after reading today’s first item. I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 532 of The Daily Dirt. 1. R.I.P., Uncle Haji. I had read about Iran’s Amou Haji years ago, but somehow had missed his passing last fall. “Amou Haji” is Iranian…
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QUINCY — The station that brought you “Silly and Billy” weekday mornings and a few innings of Harry Carey during years of Cubs’ broadcasts will be off the air for good on March 1. Gray Television, owners of WGEM, has informed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that the company is pulling the plug on WGEM-AM,…
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QUINCY — A long-time banker in Quincy is taking a job with the city’s treasurer office at the end of March. Kelly Stupasky, who has worked for banks in Quincy for more than 36 years, is leaving his position at Heartland Bank and Trust, formerly known as People’s Prosperity Bank, on March 3 to become…
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Ashley Conrad talks to Richard Elsenpeter, a local veterans’ advocate, about how we can help those who served our country. And Ron Kinscherf is back with more Oscar Cliff Notes.
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