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A recap of the week’s events and a look ahead. It’s Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.
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Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency. Every Friday, Bob Gough and Brittany Boll have the latest in news, weather and sports to get you ready for the weekend. And Brittany shows you where to get the best bacon on the block.
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John Wood Community College political science and history professor Steve Belko talks about New Illinois and its likelihood of happening and then how the state and federal governments are working together … or not … in the current political climate.
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to State Representative-elect Kyle Moore, who will represent the 99th District in Illinois come Jan. 8.
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The new director of the Quincy Museum stops by to talk about what the mansion at 1601 Maine has to offer. From tours, to meetings and special events, let them know how they can host you or your group.
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Adams County turns 200 next year. Former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz is chairing the county’s bicentennial commission and talks about how we will celebrate. He also drops several nuggets of knowledge as well.
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Author Martha Rapp discusses the 50th Anniversary John Wood Community College book that chronicles the school’s history. If you would like to purchase a copy, contact the JWCC Foundation at 217.641.4105 or by email at foundation@jwcc.edu.
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Barb Baker Chapin from Transitions talks about Child Abuse Prevention Month in April and the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Chris Landwehr and Deron Johnson of the Oakley-Lindsay Center about keeping a steady flow of events into the building as it approaches its 30th anniversary.
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The new United Way of Adams County executive director talks about her vision for the organization and how it works to help those who need assistance.
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QUINCY — Celebrity bartenders will be working from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at Hooligans Tavern, 743 S. 10th, to raise funds for the Chaddock Children’s Foundation. Local ‘celebrity’ bartenders are: Support of this event will allow Chaddock to further their mission of serving thousands of children and families every year through…
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Ashley, Bobby and Brittany reflect on 2023, the good, the bad and the ugly in a very special edition of Club Muddy.
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Ashley, Brittany and Bobby talk about getting ready for Christmas then Quincy’s mayor stops by to discuss retail and the City Council and we see where he is on running for a second term.
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Adams County Assistant Public Defender Chris Pratt talks about “switching teams” as he prepares to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. He also discusses going back to school a little later in life, working at the late, great Elder’s Restaurant and sharing his name with a famous actor.
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Brittany gets the latest on Riverfront development from Tieraney Craig and then she and Bob have coffee talk with Bret Austin to talk about paying for the shortage of attorneys in Adams County.
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After more than 30 years with the Illinois Veterans Home, Rick Gengenbacher has retired. MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks to him about the facility and what he plans to do after stepping away from a place he still dearly loves.
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Steve Boll wraps up 40 years of broadcasting next week as he retires from WTAD Radio. He talks about his career and changes in the overall media landscape with his daughter, Brittany Boll, and Ashley Conrad.
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The videotape monster ate the first half of the program so no Brittany this week on camera, but she artfully directed the second half of our show with our friend and neighbor Tom Frese. (We actually don’t use videotape. Not sure why the first half didn’t record.)
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Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about how local news has changed over the last 30 years. Nora Baldner, QU communications professor, joins the ladies to discuss those changes from her experience as a teacher and journalist.
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Bobby and Brittany have two guests this week: Randy Phillips talks about Muddy River Gems and the history lessons viewers get with each episode and then Jimmie Patterson discusses his family’s purchase of The Scoreboard and the personal story behind it.
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Madonna Watters talks with Brittany about her Val’s Pals program that honors one of her sisters who died of cancer. Then, Brittany and Bob talk about the slippery slope of selling off parks.
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Bobby, Ashley and Brittany talk about some of the strange local news happenings that took place this week and Kelby Rescinito of the Quincy Police Department brings K-9 officer Roy by and the ladies talk about the life of a K-9 Unit.
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The matriarch emeritus of the Quincy Public Schools Music Department talks about how she came to Quincy and education and kids over the years.
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Brittany Boll talks to Tony Dede with the Adams County Health Department about the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day. Don’t forget to register! Then Brittany and Bob Gough have some coffee talk about interviewing and podcasting.
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The Patio’s executive chef, Chuck Lankey, joins the club this week to talk about the restaurant where he has worked for 20 years and how he has bridged the generations with this iconic Quincy eatery.
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