Muddy River News

Lots of fun and dancing going on as Drew Quintero stops by to talk about Cornerstone’s upcoming Dancing with the Local Stars and Paul Hathaway with No Limits Special Needs Ministry tells us what Prom Unlimited is all about.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on what’s happening at the Quincy Public Library.

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to David Samuels about today’s political culture and changing jobs.

Ashley talks to Joy Berhorst with Domestics, Etc. about her boutique store on Sixth Street and her closing of her store in the Quincy Town Center, where she has had a second shop since 2009.

Lewis County GOP Chairman Dan Musholt stops by to talk about the upcoming Lewis County’s annual Republican Dinner and the Missouri Caucuses in February. Then, Ashley and Brittany discuss doomsday scenarios, ranging from the cold, the bomb or the sun on a very happy and inspirational Coffee Talk.

Bob Gough fills in and talks to Brittney Welch, who is helping organize a benefit for Alex Hickey, who has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The benefit is Sunday, Jan. 21 at South Side Boat Club, 11 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. Then Tammy Ray stops by to talk about her new mobile bar that will be…

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany give thanks to QPD and their efforts in Thursday’s shooting. Prayers and best wishes for the officers involved and the department as a whole. Brittany then makes fun of Bobby’s driving and then we get to listen to the talented Logan Kammerer play his guitar. Ashley and Logan are cousins. She’s…

Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to the executive director of the Quincy Park District about what it’s going to take to bring the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex back to life and the explosion of participation in their overall youth sports programming.

Morgan Widmer, the 2023 Adams County Fair Queen, is heading to Springfield and the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant this weekend. She and her sister, Aubree, talk about the preparation.

Ethan Beckler of 1of1 Images has some amazing art using photographs of snowflakes, sand and bugs. It’s much cooler than it sounds. Ashley and Brittany discuss migrants following the Quincy City Council discussion on the issue.

Meteorologist Brent Clair gives us the latest on this week’s snow. Teachers and kids have started their snow day dances, even though they haven’t had a full week of school in a month. Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gives Ashley five resolutions to make sure she doesn’t get scammed this year.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dan Veihl of The Butcher Block about the lost art of meat cutting and running a small business today. Mercantile Bank sponsors The Business Spotlight.

We convince Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates to lose the uniform for a day, but his cocktail was Diet Pepsi. Ashley and Brittany made up for his drinking (Okay, Bob was in on that too). Adam talks about some non-police issues and some on the job stuff as he wraps up a year as chief.…

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to businessman Adam Booth about the local economy and ways to improve it. They also dip their toes in some national issues, including Adam’s beloved Crimson Tide.

Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.

The Adams County Board Chairman begins his final year in the chair as he wraps up 20 years on the board. He talks about roundabouts, jail construction and the passing of his dear friend and community leader Jeff Spear.

Adams County Assistant Public Defender Chris Pratt talks about “switching teams” as he prepares to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. He also discusses going back to school a little later in life, working at the late, great Elder’s Restaurant and sharing his name with a famous actor.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Madeline Brandon with the Quincy Public Library about what’s happening over the holidays at the library and gets an update on the new Bookmobile.

Host Megan Duncan and Denise Damron, director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, talk to Chad Douglas and Amanda Bowen of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has volunteers out there ringing bells for Christmas, but find out their hard work for the community all year long.

Ron Kinscherf and Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.

Three Blue Devils get together to talk hoops…well, sort of. QHS basketball coach Andy Douglas gives Ashley and Brittany a glimpse of what Blue Devil Basketball means. Before that, Bobby talks to the ladies about his vacay.

Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Noi Sonethongkham about being born in Asia, business, golf and how do you pronounce his last name? A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.

Brittany Boll talks to Jeff Dorsey with the Quincy Service Club about the club’s American Flag program and how you can give the give of a flag in someone’s yard. Then, Bill Machold of the Quincy Civic Music Association tells us about this weekend’s concert at the State Street Theater.

‘Tis the season. Find out how you can help with Toys for Tots or when you can ring in some Christmas cheer with a bell choir to benefit Chaddock.

Megan Duncan and Denise Damron, director of United Way of the Mark Twain Area, discuss foster care and how to support those in it with Brittany McCaskey of Coyote Hill, a foster care licensing and support service organization. Coyote Hill is the November Spotlight for the United Way of the Mark Twain Area.