Letter to the Editor
In a recent opinion article for Muddy River News, Sam Middendorf laments that, among other things, the President of the United States has been “rooting around in our utility belts” in his efforts to reduce government waste. Barring the possibility that I’ve misunderstood the rambling list of disjointed claims strung together by the loose associations…
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Over the last couple of days, I have seen some very misleading signs popping up in Quincy to vote no on the ballot initiative about Q-RILE (Quincy for Registration, Inspection and Licensing Enactment). The sign states, “Quincians (should be spelled Quincyans) for registration, Inspection, Licensing and Enactment” to confuse the Quincy residents that they are…
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For the first time in two decades, the Quincy University women’s basketball team won the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament on Sunday and earned a spot in the NCAA Division II national tournament. For a community that loves basketball, this conference championship is a very big deal. We are incredibly proud of these gutsy, tenacious…
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Local economic development groups — the Great River Economic Development Foundation, The District, and Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce — recently made a joint purchase of a building at 501 Hampshire. The purchase makes sense. If you explore the websites of each organization, their missions are to keep our local economy vibrant. The building needs some…
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Thank you for the article, Musklectric Burgleoo. This article voices what I am thinking – dreading – about what our nation is grappling with. Thanks to so many uninformed voters, we are now looking very foolish in our country and to the world. At the rate, this administration is unraveling our great nation. It will…
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I read Sam Middendorf’s attack on President Trump and Elon Musk. The first thing that jumps out was his mention of the attack on the Capitol. Really? If he wants to know what an attack on the Capitol is, he should read about Jubal Early’s battle-hardened Confederates marching up the Shenandoah Valley to threaten Washington during the Civil War or the…
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Having family in the Quincy area, I read the news article, “Officers elected for Gem City Lodge 357 Independent Order of Odd Fellows” published on Feb. 8. I am a 4th generation Odd Fellow Lodge member and a 5th generation Masonic Lodge member. The two fraternal organizations are similar yet different. Both teach concepts of brotherly…
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Letter to the Editor: Why not merge 118-member House with 59-member Senate and make new body of 102?
As we move through 2025, we need to set aside the adversarial attitudes that try to pit “rural folks” versus “urban folks” — whatever the definition of “rural” and “urban” is these days. A non-binding referendum to explore separating Cook County from the rest of Illinois (hinted at during a “New Illinois” lecture I recently heard)…
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According to Albert Einstein, insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” Congress is taking this to a whole new level with its latest discussions about how to “fix” broadband internet deployment across the United States. This is my 10th year as a broadband advocate. Seven of those years have…
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It is with great joy and pride that we write this letter in support of our dad, Dan Brink, as he campaigns for mayor of Quincy. Our dad has never hesitated in helping us achieve our goals, and we are excited to support him as he campaigns for this position to work as a public…
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As I drive around Quincy, I’m so impressed by all the street repair, construction and new development that I see happening here. I have lived in Quincy nearly all my life and cannot remember seen this much activity. To be informed, I regularly watch and listen to the city council meetings online. I recently heard…
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I don’t normally do this sort of thing. My grammar and bad English shows. I recently read, “Superintendent says two Pittsfield High School students injured in Tuesday accident recovering in regional hospitals.” When an article like that is published with such care, knowledge and love, it should be acknowledged. Thank you and your staff for…
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I’m writing about the article about Mary Griffith’s gesture at the Quincy City Council meeting when Mr. (Steve) Homan made comments about the 2020 election. The article went out of its way to refute any issues regarding the 2020 presidential election. As far as judges ruling on allegations regarding voter fraud, they did not for…
Read Full Article I am writing to voice my full support for Dan Brink for mayor of Quincy. I have known Dan for a number of years and served with Dan on the Quincy City Council for his entire eight-year term. When we served on the City Council together, Dan and I did not agree on every issue.…
Read Full Article I would like to thank the Safe and Livable Housing Committee (SLHC) for organizing the discussion on housing Tuesday night at First Christian Church. Six primary candidates took the time to answer questions from a panel that included representatives from the NAACP, SLHC, Q-RILE (Quincy for Registration, Inspection and Licensing Enactment) and Quincy Builds. There…
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I am writing to share an important and deeply personal story with Muddy River News readers. Recently, I had the opportunity to be a guest on “What Came Next,” a true crime podcast. I spoke about the tragic murder of my sister, Amanda Folker, in Quincy and the subsequent release of her killer. On Sept.…
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Jason Watkins stated in his Jan. 22 letter that Ronald Reagan was a Democrat when he served as governor of California. He was a Republican when he served as governor. President Reagan switched parties four years before he was elected governor of California. He said he didn’t leave the Democratic party, but the Democratic party left him. Mark FelsmanQuincy, Illinois EDITOR’S NOTE: Reagan defeated six Republican candidates…
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I am politically voiceless. I am voiceless because I am a Democrat in Illinois’s 15th Congressional District. The State of Illinois, run by Democrats, has gerrymandered me into a district where my representative, Mary Miller, is not likely to take my views seriously. She will not do that because if she does, she will be…
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I found Mr. (Chris) Bunch’s interview on Club Muddy very insightful. I, too, would like to see a more bipartisan country where more of the people’s concerns are addressed and everyone works together for the people, not the political party smearing and disagreeing with virtually everything of the opposing party. Starting in our own community…
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As someone who has worked closely with both candidates running in the Republican primary for mayor of the City of Quincy, I feel uniquely positioned to offer insight into their leadership qualities. My professional experience includes five years supervising Dan Brink when he served as a Labor and Safety Specialist at Quincy Compressor while I…
Read Full Article I am writing to provide context regarding campaign material recently distributed by my opponent and a letter to the editor posted on Muddy River News written by a campaign worker of my opponent. It seems that in every campaign cycle, some candidates and their supporters choose to run from their record while in office and…
Read Full Article In my research and review of the Republican candidates for mayor of the city of Quincy, I was surprised to learn that Dan Brink — after serving as a Republican alderman for the city for two terms — was recommended by Michael Madigan to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be appointed to the statewide parole board/commission.…
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It looks like the city of Quincy is only considering what’s in the city as to selecting its air carrier. It’s called a “regional” airport for a reason. There are a lot more business and pleasure travelers than just those in town. I traveled extensively for Siemens, out of Quincy and back every week, for…
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the failed House Bill 4293 that Gov. JB Pritzker is attempting to force on lawmakers throughout the lame-duck session ending on Jan. 7. I am the owner of Sunmed, 5313 Oak, in Quincy. My business has proudly served our community since 2020 by offering high-quality, hemp-derived…
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On Friday night at Voshall Gymnasium, home of the Pittsfield Saukees, a bunch of old guys came out of the locker room. It wasn’t in warm-up gear, and it certainly wasn’t real fast, as we all joked. Perhaps none of us could touch the rim or even make it around the gym in the big circle…
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