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Bowen, IL · Municipal
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Quincy public works director talks trash and elimination of sticker program at QPL on November 12
QUINCY–The League of Women Voters of Adams County is hosting an informational meeting about the upcoming changes to the City of Quincy’s trash program, beginning on January 1, 2027. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Theatre of the Quincy...
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Hannibal Veterans Day Parade is November 7
HANNIBAL–The Hannibal community is invited to come together on Saturday, November 7, to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country at the Hannibal Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The annual Veterans Day celebration will begin with the Veterans Day Parade...
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Pikeland Schools facing major buildings projects
Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 held a special board meeting Tuesday night at Pittsfield High School to continue discussions about the district’s facilities. The meeting came less than a month after the district held a town hall addressing building needs at Pittsfield High School, Pikeland Community School and South Elementary.
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You Can Retire On Under $1,600 A Month In This Quaint Illinois Town
There’s a particular kind of peace that comes from living in a place where the cost of living doesn’t feel like a personal attack. Quincy, Illinois knows that peace well, and it’s been enjoying it quietly along the Mississippi River for quite some time. This is a...
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Quincy may vote on housing task force recommendations by end of year
QUINCY, Illinois - We continue our coverage on the recommendations from the Quincy Strategic Housing Task Force. Co-chair of the task force, Karol Ehman, said city council has already decided to adapt modernization of zoning and land usage in Quincy, which in turn would align zoning regulations with current conditions, neighborhood compatibility, housing needs, and future growth.
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Wever, population roughly 100, bracing for historic Iowa steel plant
WEVER, Iowa (KCRG) - A tiny Iowa community is bracing for a historic projectthe nation’s largest steel plant. Wever could soon be home to the historic steel plant, which would be bringing a projected 1,750 permanent jobs. Census data shows Wever has a population of just over 100 people....
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Democratic Senate candidate Juliana Stratton planning Quincy visit
Campaign flyer says the Lt. Governor of Illinois will do a meet and greet. QUINCY–The League of Women Voters of Adams County says it’s received word that Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Juliana Stratton plans to visit Quincy on Friday October 23. In a campaign flyer provided to Muddy...
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Activists urge City Council to go on record to affirm Human Rights Commission resolution to demonstrate tolerance
Advocates asked for individual voting among aldermen instead of a single voice vote as part of a consent agenda. QUINCY– Supporters of a Human Rights Commission resolution forwarded to the city council Monday night urged aldermen to take it out of the consent agenda, which contains several items that are passed in a unison voice vote.
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Minutes with the Mayor: More on Solar rules
On Minutes with the Mayor, brought to you by Mercantile Bank, Bob Gough sits down with Planning and Development Director Jason Parrott to break down the permits, standards and regulations surrounding solar farms. Hear what changed after Monday’s City Council vote and how the new rules affect the 1.5-mile area...
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22 Riverfront Towns Drawing Retirees Away From the Coast
Coastal retirement has grown expensive in many markets, with rising insurance costs and high waterfront property values pushing some retirees to consider alternatives. Riverfront towns offer a different kind of water-adjacent living, often with lower housing costs, less direct exposure to coastal storms, and a slower pace than many oceanfront destinations. Hannibal, Missouri Set on ... Read more
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Quincy City Council moving forward with new restrictions on solar development
Changes don’t apply to the 36th and Payson Road solar farm proposal. QUINCY–The council set in motion Monday night changes to a city ordinance that will mean restricting solar projects from going up within 1,000 feet of areas with more than 50 homes or within a mile of schools. The school restriction is viewed as a key component, to leave land open for future housing.
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‘Dignity & Safety’: Quincy resolution passes amid vocal public support
QUINCY, IL — Quincy city council is finally taking action after Alderman Mike Adkins was accused of reposting Islamophobic content on social media a month ago. The city has now passed the Human Rights Commission's resolution “Reaffirming Quincy’s Commitment to Fostering a Community of Safety, Dignity, and Belonging.”
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Down Country concert set for Saturday
PALMYRA, Mo. — Country music stars Craig Morgan and Parmalee will headline Down Country’s annual #Aware2Accept concert Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Palmyra. The 2026 concert will feature an afternoon and evening of live country music while raising money for Down Country, a nonprofit...
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Halloween fun all month long in downtown Hannibal
HANNIBAL – This October, Historic Downtown Hannibal is embracing the season with an entire month of Halloween festivities, inviting visitors to experience everything from family-friendly fun and live performances to an interactive mystery, a pub crawl, and some of Hannibal’s favorite fall traditions. Halloween in Historic Downtown Hannibal...