Posts
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is kicking off a new addition to its Art @ City Hall partnership with the City of Hannibal. The HAC has placed pieces on loan in various departmental offices within City Hall, 320 Broadway. The council was approached by city staff to offer suggestions on how to display…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army have partnered to offer the Ken Bigelow Kid’s Day at Camp Saukenauk for a free afternoon of fun for children ages 5-12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16. A refundable $5 deposit is due by the registration deadline of July 8. In…
Read Full Article 
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Summer is a time for enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables and outdoor picnics. Don’t let food safety mistakes spoil the fun. Food safety doesn’t begin in the kitchen, or even the market, says Londa Nwadike, extension food safety specialist for the University of Missouri and Kansas State University. In a press…
Read Full Article 
The Administrator of IVH talks about going from Legionella to COVID and all of the new construction that will help the facility endure for years to come. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article 
QUNCY — If a Mount Rushmore equivalent for accomplishments tied to to the Quincy Derby ever were to exist, a Riley Delgado caricature is guaranteed a spot. Delgado may have forever chiseled his way into the folklore of an event that has long been part of a community’s heartbeat. What Delgado did Saturday was simply…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently presented a $25,000 check to Hannibal-LaGrange University after the recent success of HLGU’s Scarlet and Blue fundraising auction. “The $25,000 matching grant will support the mission and purpose of HLGU as we go forth,” said Ray Carty, vice president for institutional advancement in a press release. “The future is…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, and Hannibal Art Club will be the host of an origami workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 25. The workshop is open to anyone age 13 and older. Registration is required. The cost of the workshop is $25, which includes all supplies. Starting with…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Root 2 Rise will celebrate International Day of Yoga on Saturday, June 25, at Pointe D’Vine, 276 Highway 57. Classes offered are every hour beginning at 9 a.m. Vendors will have various items for sale. Food and door prizes will be available. Lunch will be provided by Krazy Cakes. Adult beverages will be…
Read Full Article 
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension economists urge farmers to sign up for the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture. The deadline to sign up to receive a census form is June 30. Sign up at nass.usda.gov/AgCensus. MU Extension economist Ryan Milhollin says federal, state and local governments as well as agribusinesses, researchers, trade associations and others use…
Read Full Article 
Daily Dirt for Friday, June 18, 2022 I’m sure you’ll have your own opinion about today’s first thought, and feel free to chime in on the Dave Clark songs in No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 315 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The sportsscroll.com website unveiled its best- and…
Read Full Article 
Dennis and Connie Hoyt of Quincy, IL are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 17, 2022. They are long-time members of St. Francis Church. Connie is retired from the Great River Economic Development Foundation and Dennis is retired from Farmers National Company. They have three amazing kids: Brad (Nikki) Hoyt, Mark Hoyt, and Shannon…
Read Full Article 
Donald L Stathem (38) 227 Locust for FTA Stealing & Trespassing at 521 Vermont Lodged 128 Jason R Foxall (45) 412 S 7th for Stealing at 412 S 7th NTA 121 On 5/29/22, a silver boy’s NEXT brand 20″ BMX bike was found near 12th and Jackson St. Logged as found property. -121 Lindsey Carrier…
Read Full Article 
Sixty-eight competitors took part in Friday’s Super Kids competition in the Quincy Derby. The Quincy Optimist Club-sponsored event has brought together young racers with physical and mental challenges each June since 2015. Super Kids racers come from West-Central Illinois, Northeast and Southeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. Champions were crowned in three divisions: Zach Hastings-Hull of…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Tony Cornett pauses quite often when talking about the impact of the Super Kids portion of the Quincy Derby on his son, Michael. The emotion, at times, gets the best of him. “This is such a great event, and Michael loves it,” Tony explained. “You can see it in his eyes how excited…
Read Full Article 
IDES tries to blame lack of controls on Trump administration SPRINGFIELD – A state audit found nearly $2 billion in federal money intended to help unemployed Illinoisans during the pandemic was lost to fraudulent claims in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Employment Security blamed “insufficient and flawed federal guidance” and a lack of controls on…
Read Full Article 
GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Isaac E. Henson, 21, of Griggsville at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender and false information provided by a sex offender. Henson is on felony probation in Pike County, Illinois for the offenses of indecent…
Read Full Article Paulla L Meyer (38) Warsaw Il for Possession of Controlled Substance & Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway on 6/10/22 Lodged 143 Kathy A Bernal (67) 420 S 16th for Retail Theft at 1400 Harrison NTA 178 Heather Siebers,47, Quincy, for Stealing at MaxAMillions 1828 Broadway on 5/29/22. NTA 104 Nijah Nelson,19, Quincy, reports a burglary…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Blessing Cancer Center has been selected as one of 51 study locations worldwide participating in a new metastatic breast cancer clinical trial. Metastatic cancer has traveled to other parts of the body from its site of origination. It is estimated that 20 to 30 percent of all breast cancer cases will become…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA, 3101 Maine is introducing Seniors in Motion from 3-4 p.m. beginning Friday, June 24. Each session will consist of two 30-minute demonstrations of exercises offered at the Y. Participants can speak to the instructors and trainers afterward. A fellowship potluck will be held from 4-5 p.m. to allow participants to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center has awarded a “Future of Illinois” grant to David Hetzler, dean of career technical education at John Wood Community College. The grant is one of eight awarded to faculty from Illinois universities and community colleges, with a total investment of more than $650,000. The purpose of the grants is to…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cailee Combs recently was awarded the Hannibal Arts Council Past Presidents scholarship. Combs, a daughter of Cory and Mary Combs, has a background in vocal music and writing, including her participation in many art-related courses and choirs during her time at Hannibal High School. She will pursue a creative writing major at Missouri State…
Read Full Article 
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — When John Moseley, the president of Lincoln University, recently discussed his vision of the Missouri institution with a local newspaper, he described the college as having dual identities. He noted that it’s a historically Black university, founded by Black soldiers who fought in the Civil War, that draws Black students from a…
Read Full Article 
Dear MRN, The Golden Corral has set empty for a couple years now. Whatever happened to the guy who owned it and was charged for the murder of a young boy years ago? I never did hear if he had gone to trial or what. William Christopher Niemet of Fulton, Mo., owner of the Golden…
Read Full Article 
While summer is more desirable than winter no matter how warm it gets, it’s OK to admit it’s still not much fun when have to walk outside in a sultry 90-degree June afternoon … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 314 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yep, it’s been kind of warm…
Read Full Article 
Ashley Conrad talks to Tieraney Craig of Quincy Brewing Co. about this weekend’s Makers Market event that will fill Sixth Street and beyond with artisans and food to go with the great beer at QBC. We also give a shoutout to Dads! Happy Father’s Day on Sunday! The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy…
Read Full Article 
