MUDDY RIVER REVIEW – Hannibal Happenings with Jim Dewey

July 1, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

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MUDDY RIVER REVIEW - Hannibal Happenings with Jim Dewey

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Veteran broadcaster Jim Dewey is contributing to Muddy River News and letting us know what is happening in America’s Hometown. Bob Gough and Jim talk about life on the Mississippi with the annual National Tom Sawyer Days and the friendly rivalry between Hannibal and Quincy.

‘Everything’s going to stay status quo’: New owner of Hess Auto Agency has no plans for change

QUINCY — The new owner of Hess Auto Agency says he has no plans to change what’s going on at...
Illinois Attorney General’s Office: “Adams County has acknowledged that its closed session discussions…were improper”

QUINCY — The Illinois Attorney General's office has received the recordings of the closed sessions of the Adams County Board...
City to spend $4.43 million to elevate, repair barge dock wall; Mayor ‘doesn’t understand rationale’ for Park District’s intention to close the marina in 2024

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted Monday night to accept the low bid of $4.43 million from County Contractors...
Ulmus Academy has a home

The Academy agreed to a three-year lease with Rupp Enterprises LLC for the northeast wing of the former Adams Elementary...
Real estate transfers in Adams County from July 25-29, 2022

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may...

Ulmus Academy has a home

by Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River News Correspondent

New school will begin teaching students at the former Adams Elementary on September 6 QUINCY — The leadership of the Ulmus Academy has signed a three-year lease to open at a site where thousands of children spent their formative years in elementary school. The Academy agreed to a three-year … ...Read Full Article about Ulmus Academy has a home

County Board…in open session…votes to give Circuit Clerk a raise; Board to undergo more Open Meetings Act training

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY — The Adams County Board narrowly voted to give the Circuit Clerk a more than $6,000 raise on a split vote. The discussion on the vote centered around giving the raise during middle of Circuit Clerk Lori Geschwandner's term. By statute, most raises for officeholders are allowed to be … ...Read Full Article about County Board…in open session…votes to give Circuit Clerk a raise; Board to undergo more Open Meetings Act training

Minnesota man pleads not guilty to four sexual assault felonies with children under age 13

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — A gymnastics coach from West Virginia pled not guilty Tuesday morning to four charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 in Adams County. Leonard Johnson, 63, of Rochester, Minn., was arraigned in Adams County Circuit Court by Judge Amy Lannerd. He … ...Read Full Article about Minnesota man pleads not guilty to four sexual assault felonies with children under age 13

City to spend $4.43 million to elevate, repair barge dock wall; Mayor ‘doesn’t understand rationale’ for Park District’s intention to close the marina in 2024

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted Monday night to accept the low bid of $4.43 million from County Contractors of Quincy to elevate and repair the city’s barge dock wall and grade the land adjacent to the dock. The barge dock, located on the Mississippi River at Mile 326 in Lock & Dam … ...Read Full Article about City to spend $4.43 million to elevate, repair barge dock wall; Mayor ‘doesn’t understand rationale’ for Park District’s intention to close the marina in 2024

Rather than risk losing airline service, City Council opts for single-engine aircraft from Southern Airways Express

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup didn’t want to see the city lose having twin-engine airplanes provide service to Quincy Regional Airport. However, he thought it was better than the alternative. “If we reject both (airline proposals) and go out for more bids, it's a slim likelihood that you're … ...Read Full Article about Rather than risk losing airline service, City Council opts for single-engine aircraft from Southern Airways Express

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