Muddy River News

MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Glenn Sanders of the Quincy Area Bay Restoration Project about what the plan means for the river in terms of recreation and the tourism potential.

No, it’s not the name of a 1960’s pop band, but of today’s Club Muddy, where Brittany gets to talk to the director of the Two Rivers Land Bank Authority, Chad Frederick, or known in the MRN office as “Chad Landbank”. We ask about the organization’s potential benefits to the community and its procedures, which…

A new weekly segment on MuddyRiver. TV called “How’s the Weather up there?” with Meteorologist Brent Clair and Tacologist Nathan Jones. What’s a tacologist? You’ll have to watch the segment, brought to you by Farm and Home Supply.

Mike Shull returns to join Frankie Say for another history lesson. Some interesting facts about Quincy history as well. And he brought good beer! A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley talks about Camp Callahan with Randy and Anita Callahan and their family’s long-time commitment to providing a wonderful setting for those with special needs. Then Natalie Cornwell from the United Way talks about the Partners in Bloom display, going on TODAY at Town and Country Inn and Suites. leading up to tonight’s annual meeting.

Ashley talks to Leah Heming from Heming Sexual Wellness  about how sex counseling helps people discover and understand the root cause of sexual dissatisfaction, and enhance their knowledge of sexual health. Ashley and Brittany then talk about the Great Facebook Crash of 2024 and rising water bills.  

Beth MacKenzie with the Quincy Family YMCA stops by to get Brittany ready for this weekend’s Kelly’s Fun Run to benefit the Y, and then Brad Williams tells us about the EMBRACE fundraiser coming up at Hannibal’s American Legion Hall.

Meg talks to Rickelle Daack, event planner for the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council, about Hannibal’s sweetest event. The Chocolate Extravaganza will be March 8-10 and tickets can be purchased online at their website.  You can also follow the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council on Facebook.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Courtney Lillard, a young adult fantasy novelist living in Hannibal on today’s Book Nook, brought to you by the Quincy Public Library.

The Scoreboard is known for the great cheeseburger, but what else is there besides cold beer? Chicken wings, fish and Philly Steaks are some other options Brittany Boll shows you. And coming up on St. Patrick’s Day…Jimmie Patterson’s famous biscuits and gravy. Ok, it’s not famous, but it’s something you can try when you kick…

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Mark Cestari of Souther Airways about how the carrier has been working to overcome some of the challenges it has had from last fall and through the winter.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks with Jesse Sparks, the new owner of the West Quincy Auto Auction about how the car auction process works. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.

WGCA’s Gregory Haubrich has an update on the rescheduled Casting Crowns concert, now set for March 29, which is also Good Friday. Then, Dr. Brittany wants to have a therapy session and Ashley and Bobby take part. Actually a very real conversation you won’t want to miss.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks about one of his passions with some people who share that passion — rasslin’. Actually, wrestling. Not the fake WWE stuff, but the real thing as practiced by many in our area including his guests, Abigail Genenbacher and Adam Steinkamp. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley Conrad chats with Sally Westerhoff about an upcoming fundraiser for the Quincy Cat Coalition involving a bourbon and wine raffle. Then, Vanessa Hall shows us how to make fun drinks to entertain with at a party or as a treat for yourself. Drinks don’t have to be alcoholic to be amazing and to impress.…

Amy Edwards stops by to talk with Ashley about her “Josie’s Baskets” project to help mothers who suffer the tragedy of stillborn birth. Then Brittany and Ashley talk about what’s ailing Brittany and the weather.

Ashley Conrad talks to members of Quincy Firefighters Local #63 about the Blacklight Bingo fundraiser for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She then chats with Jenna and Todd Hendrickson, who are operating “Clean Eatz” and will have a storefront later this year! 

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chaplain Carla Green about the new God@Work website and promoting Christian-based excellence in the workplace. Activate U sponsors God@Work.

The new Chaddock CEO stops by to talk about the school and the transition to his leadership after the passing of Debbie Reed.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Darlene Schuermann and Gabriel Forrester with Adams Experts about technology upgrades and lightning-fast internet. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.

Ashley complains about how the MRN camera angles accent her assets while enjoying one of several National Margarita Days with Bobby and Brittany. Then QPD’s Erin Dusch talks about like as an officer at Quincy High School and how she went from being “The Terror of Oak Street” to a life of service.

More Italians on Frankie Say as Jim Mentesti, the chairman emeritus of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, stops by to talk about how he ended up in Quincy from the South Side of Chicago. AB Properties brings you Frankie Say.

Ashley brings in Aunt Amy and Pilar Brumbaugh from the Quincy Humane Society’s Queen of Hearts fundraiser and Megan Duncan talks about the great things the Riedel Foundation is doing on this week’s “Twain Talk”.

WGCA morning man Gregory Haubrich stops by to talk about the upcoming Casting Crowns concert and other things happening at the Christian contemporary radio station. He also coaxes Ashley into stepping outside for something you won’t want to miss. Brittany is in for Coffee Talk and they discuss why online commenters are never happy…with anything.

On today’s Daily Muddy, Bob Gough sits in for Ashley Conrad. Bob chats with Kathleen Rodgers from John Wood Community College about personal development classes and reminds parents that J-DUB Academy signup is just around the corner. Bob also visits with Cindy Vancil-Haxel and Andrea Heiden from the Bay City Performing Arts Foundation about this…