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Ron Kinscherf chats with Brandon Heberlein, the owner of The Pinball Joint here in Downtown Quincy. They chat about all the classic games and activities the place has to offer, including an under the radar blacklight putt putt course. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.      

It’s a busy week for Hannibal’s Douglas Community Services Center and Emily Trevathan stops by to tell us all about it.

News, weather and sports all in this edition of Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency. Bob Gough and Brittany Boll get you caught up on the week’s headlines and give you a look at a busy weekend. Chris Duerr and Matt Schuckman also give you the weekend’s busy sports schedule.

JASON Watkins was born and raised in Quincy and is an alumnus of St. Mary’s (1997) and Quincy Notre Dame (2001). After graduation, he joined the United States Army OSUT (2001). He went on to pursue an extensive academic career, which included JWCC (2005), Western Illinois University (2007), and Keller Graduate School of Management (2022).…

Bob’s “Lock of the Week” streak ends and Shane loves all of the great college football action coming up this weekend. Picks, Parlays and Pints brought to you by Utopia and Heck Gaming.

On today’s Daily Muddy, we kick things off with Karen Mayville from the Quincy Rotary Service Club, sharing all the details on this Saturday’s Oktoberfest at Dick Brothers Brewery — a street party with beer, brats, tunnel tours, contests, and live music from The Gentlemen. Then we’re joined by Gale Rublee, nature interpreter with Hannibal…

Today on the Daily Muddy, we’re talking about community, connection, and the causes that bring us together. Katie Neeley with NAMI West Central Illinois shares details about their upcoming Walk for Mental Health on October 11. The walk supports affordable and accessible programs, education, and services that so many in our community rely on. You…

James Pioch retired from the Quincy Fire Department earlier this year and transitioned to become the director of the city’s IT department. He talks about the city’s new Website, which will be unveiled on Friday. Pioch said it will be much more user-friendly. He also talks about Friday’s celebration of Mayor Linda Moore’s first 100…

Brittany handles the DM today and Jennifer Bock-Nelson talks about art opportunities at Culver-Stockton and her award recognizing her with a Midwest Arts Grant. Sherry Sparks from the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center also talks about the fund drive for a new elevator for the building.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Susan Long of Denman Medical Equipment & Supply, which carries a full line of quality medical products. At their locally owned and operated store, you will find a professional, experienced staff, including a respiratory therapist and qualified technicians. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.

QUINCY — The four pastors of Quincy’s Catholic parishes with elementary schools, together with Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, have signed new bylaws that mark an essential step in the future of Catholic education in Quincy. These bylaws bring together Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic, St. Francis Solanus, and St. Peter Schools to establish Quincy Catholic Schools…

Chris Duerr sits in for Brittany and joins Bobby and Ashley to try and make sense of the murder of Charlie Kirk (they can’t) and Ashley wants to clarify her stance on the Quincy Public Library book debate. Then the Internet gurus from Vervocity, Cody and Kayla Hageman, stop by to discuss their business and…

News, weather and SPORTS! … Muddy River Mornings has it all. Bob and Brittany get you caught up on the week’s news, Meteorologist Brent Clair gives you a look at the upcoming week’s weather and Matt Schuckman and Chris Duerr get you ready for another big high school and college sports weekend. Muddy River Mornings…

Struther Wand is not just the esteemed husband of Dr. Wand. He is a retired Army Veteran, who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The father of three helps Frankie study the Charlie Kirk tragedy and the further polarization and blame game of our society.

Caitlin Foss with Clean Restoration talks about the company’s “Trunk or Treat” event and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau lets Ashley know if she got scammed … again.

On today’s Daily Muddy, Ashley sits down with Barb Holthaus from John Wood Community College along with Presidential Scholarship recipients Lauren McDowell and Joshua Herring to talk about the opportunities the JWCC Foundation provides for students. Then Brittany slides into the DM for EFB Coffee Talk to break down Jake Reed’s statement at the Quincy…

Alderman Laura McReynolds (R-5th Ward) is Ashley’s guest on Minutes with the Mayor today to discuss traffic through Willow Creek, the role of an alderman and why she chose to serve, how the aldermanic process works and how decisions are made at the council and the importance of reaching out to your alderman with concerns,…

Kay Iftner talks to Ashley about the work being done by the New Philadelphia Association and Anita Henke from Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank lets us know about Wednesday’s diaper drive at Sam’s Club.

Click the link above as Ron Kinscherf gets the details on the Quincy Public Library’s new bookmobile. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

Meet the man who cheated death.  Jake Messmer had one of the rarest forms of cancer on the planet. His body was riddled with it and he probably only had days or weeks to live before his “Bonus Mom” forced him into the Emergency Room at Blessing. Listen to his story as he explains how…

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On this week’s Club Muddy, the crew dives into some heavy headlines—the passing of Charlie Kirk, the growing divide across the country, and right here at home, Quincy’s reaction to Freddy’s manager being fired. Then the table turns as guest Kathy Boll, a.k.a. Brittany Boll’s mom, joins the conversation. Recently retired, Kathy’s career held many…

News, weather, sports … and dogs on today’s Muddy River Mornings driven by Hess Auto Agency. We give you a look at the week that was and the weekend coming up. And what a busy (and hot) weekend it’s going to be. Is this the last blast of summer? Watch and see.

Both Bob and Shane were winners last week, especially their locks of the week (Mizzou for Bob and the Steelers for Shane), so how about this week? Check out Picks, Parlays and Pints brought to you by Utopia and Heck Gaming.

Kristen Ritterbusch from John Wood Community College stops by to talk to Ashley and then it’s Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.