Bernie Valhkamp
December 10, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — After 27½ years with the Quincy Fire Department, including the last 3½ as chief, Bernie Vahlkamp has decided to retire effective Feb. 28. Vahlkamp, who replaced Joe Henning as chief in July 2021, announced his decision during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. He told Muddy River News on Monday morning he originally hoped…
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