Memorial Day

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

May 30, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Please take some time today to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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May 29, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Next to Christmas, I think Memorial Day weekend is my favorite holiday period of the year. Along with honoring those who fought and died for our country, it serves as the gateway to summer, and summer, I think we would agree is a wonderful, wonderful thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 296 of The Daily Dirt.

Big, beautiful blooms make peonies a Memorial Day tradition

May 26, 2022 — by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. — In the 1800s, peonies were one of the few flowers in bloom in late May. After the Civil War, mourners used peonies to adorn the graves of fallen soldiers on Decoration Day, which we now call Memorial Day. The huge, lavish blooms emit a luscious floral perfume that continues to make them […]

Memorial Day at Quincy National Cemetery

May 31, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Volunteers planted flags last week and they were by each headstone on this cool, gray Memorial Day Monday morning. Thanks to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Always.

Memorial Day Minute

May 31, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

‘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