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QUINCY — The Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy reports Americans are giving more than ever, with charitable gifts in 2021 hitting record levels nationwide. While the numbers have soared, so has the sophistication with which individuals are giving. Donors are increasingly interested in more strategic ways to give back. To encourage impactful charitable giving…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre’s performance of its blockbuster summer musical, “Legally Blonde,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, will incorporate ASL interpretation. Patrons may email the box office at qct@1qct.org or call 217-222-3209 to reserve seats for this performance. Local ASL interpreter Jessica Lewis will be near the stage for patrons who are deaf…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Picking a tree for a windbreak is a big decision. A windbreak protects a home from the constant Illinois wind and blowing snow. With this important job, you want the trees that make up your windbreak to be strong and healthy for as long as possible. To help in making that decision…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 25, 2022 It’s hard to believe Elvis Presley has been dead almost 45 years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 320 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m not close to being the biggest Elvis fan on the planet (or anything close), but I enjoy quite a…
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QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club, in partnership with the Tri-State Lugnuts, is sponsoring its 54th annual car show from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, on the grounds of the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The Quincy Museum will be open as well, offering ½-price admission to the museum for visitors.…
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Liz Brown-Reeves is running for Democratic State Central Committeewoman for the 15th Congressional District in Illinois. Her opponent is Kate Daniels of Quincy, who will be interviewed Monday on Muddy River News This Week.
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QUINCY — The Greater Illinois Democrats for Democracy Rally is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at Clat Adams Park, Front and Hampshire. The Adams County Democratic Party is the host of the event, which features five guest speakers. They are: Lauren Underwood, 14th District Congresswoman Bill Houlihan, Sangamon County Democratic Chair Katherine Daniels,…
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QUINCY – Loyd’s Gifts & Collectibles will open a second location at 111 S. Main in Monroe City, Mo., at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1. Owner Doug Tenhouse said his store’s 504 Hampshire location in downtown Quincy will remain open and be considered the small business’ headquarters. “After evaluating shopping trends and available real estate for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently announced the winners of the Parkway Distinguished Professor Award and the Immanuel Staff Member of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year. The Parkway Distinguished Professor Award, HLGU’s highest faculty award, was given to Miles Mullin. He began at HLGU in 2015 as the vice president for academic administration.…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, June 24, 2022 You can’t hurry love, no you’ll just have to wait … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 319 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In another tribute to Black Music Month, here are my all-time favorite Black girl groups: Gold medal: Diana Ross and the Supremes will…
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Hailee E Meyers, 19, 2028 College Ave, Expired Registration and No Valid DL at N 36th St and Broadway St. NTA 122 Richard T Lane, 62, 5101 Broadway St, reports the theft of the catalytic converter from the businesses snow plow on 06/09/2022.168 Orville B Jones Jr, 64, 739 N 8th St, reports the theft…
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QUINCY — Anita Rodriguez will miss all the people she’s worked with in the Adams County State’s Attorney’s office. She has great admiration for the law enforcement agencies she worked with — the Quincy Police Department, the Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police — in her role as an assistant state’s attorney.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Soon after the inception of the Hannibal-LaGrange University agribusiness program, the university began to promote the possibility of giving grain to help support university programs through the Gifts of Grain initiative. HLGU recently received its first gift of 2,000 bushels of corn. The gift was given by a farming couple in northeast…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jessica Nuebel, breast center navigator for the Blessing Breast Center, has earned breast health clinical navigator status after meeting the requirements of the National Consortium of Breast Centers. The Breast Health Clinical Navigator accreditation sets standards of achievement that enhance patient safety, quality of care and delivery of service and recognizes professionals who…
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SPRINGFIELD – For the first time in nearly a quarter century, there is an open race for the office of Illinois secretary of state as incumbent Democrat Jesse White prepares to retire, and Republicans hope that will give them an opportunity to pick up a statewide elected office. It’s often said that more people interact…
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Ashley Conrad talks to a volunteer who has helped set up for more than 50 rallies for former President Donald Trump and Bob Gough discusses the logistics of what could be the most attended event in Adams County history since the Lincoln-Douglas Debate. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The…
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QUINCY — Have you heard the rumor that every hotel room in Quincy is sold for Friday and Saturday night in anticipation of former President Donald Trump’s rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25? It’s not true. But it likely will be true. Trump, the 45th president of…
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Center Square Illinois Associate Editor Greg Bishop talked to former President Donald Trump in advance of his planned rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds Saturday night. Trump discussed his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller over U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, who he thinks could take on incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago crime, fuel prices and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Exchange Club recently recognized several members for accomplishments at the local and district levels. Erik Dolieslager, who served as the Quincy club president in 2021-22, helped pushed the club’s membership to the highest numbers seen in years. The club’s recruitment of 24 new members is among the highest in the nation.…
Read Full Article Jeffery Willingham (59) 312 S. 11th Quincy, IL for peace disturbance at his residence. NTA. 101 / 261 Scott Markley (29) 6201 Hickory Grove N Quincy, IL for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash. PTC. 104 Thomas Ionson, 501 Broadway St., reports that between 6-2 and 6-8- 22, his unlocked red 2003 Pontiac…
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QUINCY — XCEL Performance recently announced it is entering a partnership with XCEL Physical Therapy, bringing an all-in-one comprehensive approach to health and wellness through strength and conditioning, personal training, physical therapy and post therapy functional training. XCEL Physical Therapy and XCEL Performance are in the Eighth and State Plaza. XCEL Physical Therapy is owned…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Ameren Missouri and Cool Down St. Louis recently donated 95 air conditioning units to NECAC. They are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying elderly and disabled Ameren customers in NECAC’s service area. More information is available by calling NECAC at 573-324-6633.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri farmers were given more power in eminent domain proceedings by a bill signed into law last weekend. House Bill (HB) 2005 was signed by Gov. Mike Parson, guaranteeing greater protections for Missouri’s landowners in certain eminent domain cases. Eminent domain refers to the authority of the government to seize private land, with compensation,…
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