Quincy Park District
Daily Muddy DAILY MUDDY PODCAST: Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:11:50 Subscribe Share RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:11:50 | Recorded on March 21, 2023Did you know that the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Alan Hickman will get a head start on his four-year term as a Quincy Park Board commissioner by filling the remainder of the late Jeff Steinkamp’s term. Hickman’s name was drawn from a hat late Wednesday afternoon by Park Board president John Frankenhoff. Hickman’s name was one of three in the hat, representing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The one-week filing period for petitions for candidates for the Quincy Park Board begins Monday, Dec. 12. People to be considered a candidate for the Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners must have 157 signatures on a petition. Candidates also must complete and file a Statement of Economic Interest form that is filed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup will be hosting his first “Move with the Mayor” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, during the Quincy Park District’s fall festival at Upper Moorman Park. Troup will walk laps with the public from 10:30-11 a.m. This event is to support a nationwide initiative promoting…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jeff Van Camp has served his city in many capacities. Besides his full-time job as executive director of the Chaddock Children’s Foundation, Van Camp was a commissioner for the Quincy Park Board from 2011 to 2015. He was a 6th Ward alderman, ran for mayor in 2017, is a past president of the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Friends of the Trail is the host of the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride on Saturday, July 9. All events begin at the Dock on Quincy’s riverfront. Routes available this year are: The Metric Century — a 62-mile ride that begins at 7 a.m. The Poker Run Route — a 12-mile ride that begins…
Read Full Article QUINCY — When Mike Bruns started as director of program services for the Quincy Park District nearly 30 years ago, they supported more than 300 adult softball teams and provided youth programs in baseball, softball, and tennis. “We are starting to get into lacrosse,” Bruns said. Lacrosse? “This summer we are going to try a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board became the third and final governmental body to support the establishment of the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation during its monthly meeting on Wednesday. The QRDC will direct the implementation of the Riverfront Master Plan in the 89 acres of land along the Quincy riverfront, with the boundaries of Kentucky…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Klingner & Associates, P.C., and the Quincy Park District will receive a 2022 American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois Excellence Honor Award for the extension of the Bill Klingner Trail in Quincy. Klingner’s design was one of only 10 projects granted an Honor Award – one of the highest project awards issued. …
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2021 tax levy ordinance Wednesday night. Most city residents should see no increase in their property taxes because of that vote. The levies for 2021 property taxes only include aggregate taxes and not debt service. Aggregate taxes provide revenue for general and special…
Read Full Article Muddy River News STATE OF PLAY: Mike Bruns, Quincy Park District Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:27:41 Subscribe Share Stitcher RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:27:41Subscribe: StitcherMuddy River News Editor David Adam talks to Mike…
Read Full Article by Karen Allen On the morning of Saturday, June 26, family and friends were given the opportunity to gather to reflect and share memories of the lives of Leon & Marilyn Kowalski. Their family hosted a special dedication and blessing of a memorial bench and tree planting in honor of their parents. All in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — When Tristan Wood, an administrative assistant with the Quincy Park District, finished his report that claimed to address the declining number of rounds played at Westview Golf Course, president Roger Leenerts asked the Board of Commissioners at its Wednesday meeting if anyone had questions. John Frankenhoff responded quickly. “I have a question for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A report designed to address the declining number of rounds played at Westview Golf Course was presented to the Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners at its Wednesday meeting. The report was compiled by Tristan Wood, an administrative assistant with the Park District who also is working on completing his master’s degree in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Riverfront Master Plan has cleared its final hurdle. The plan, which calls for $40 million to $50 million to be spent in a phased approach, was approved by a 6-1 vote Wednesday by the Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners during its monthly meeting. The Adams County Board and the Quincy City…
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