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MRN THIS WEEK: Larry Gray, Quincy Public Schools Superintendent
On Muddy River News This Week, brought to you by Prairie State Bank & Trust, Bob Gough sits down with Larry Gray, the new superintendent of Quincy Public Schools. Why Quincy? Gray shares what drew him to the district, why he accepted the challenge knowing about the academic and behavioral issues, and why his first priority is listening. He also discusses the Quincy Together initiative and how he hopes to build trust before making big changes.
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Six Hannibal students named to Quincy University Dean’s List
QUINCY, Ill. — Six Hannibal students were named to the Quincy University Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Local honorees are Konnor Asbury, Riyenn Brown, Matthew Clatt, Ashley Davis, Mackenzie Moss and Brock Wiley. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester grade-point average...
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Plan evaporates for senior housing at former Shelbina school
SHELBINA, Mo. – Just days after the Northeast Community Action Corporation, NECAC, gathered to explain its plans to transform the former Shelbina Elementary School, 111 W. College St., into senior housing, comes word that the building owner is trying to put the building up for auction instead. “The glimmer...
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Local legislators kick off school supply drive for new school year
QUINCY — State Representative Kyle Moore, State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer and State Senator Jil Tracy are once again partnering to host a school supply drive to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year. The drive runs July 6 through Aug. 3, and community members are encouraged to...
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Quincy University Dean’s List: Zyan Westbrook
On Monday, June 29, 2026, Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 402 students received the honor during the Spring 2026 semester.
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High School Baseball All-Star Game
12th annual Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game Event organizers Kevin Peters and Aaron Peters have announced the rosters for the 2026 Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game, sponsored by Benson Financial Group of Hannibal, MO and Quincy, IL, Shottenkirk Toyota, and Refreshment Services Pepsi both of Quincy, IL. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. (rain date July 12 at 7 p.m.) at Veterans Field in Hannibal, MO. Admission at the gate for adults and children ages 5 and under free, gates open at 6 p.m.
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Douglass Community Services Foundation awards 2026 scholarships to three area graduates
HANNIBAL — The Douglass Community Services Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 Foundation Scholarships: Wesley Summers, Micah Daniels and Zackaria French. Each recipient exemplifies the scholarship’s mission of supporting graduating seniors pursuing non-traditional post- secondary pathways, including technical education, workforce development and career-focused training programs. The...
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Making their mark — Local students represent Adams Electric and Adams Telephone in D.C.
CAMP POINT, Ill. — Students representing electric and telephone co-ops across the state recently returned home following Youth Tour, a tradition spanning decades that sends students to Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable week-long trip. This year, 49 students sponsored by 25 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives took part in...
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Blue Devils’ Brown commits to New Mexico, becomes first QHS player to earn D-I scholarship in two decades
QUINCY — The relationship Jada Brown built with Amy Eagan didn’t end when the former Lindenwood women’s basketball coach headed for the American southwest. Eagan, who made Brown a priority while recruiting her to Lindenwood, kept the Quincy High School senior forward high on her wish list when she left the Ohio Valley Conference school to become the head coach at New Mexico, a Mountain West Conference program in Albuquerque, N.M.
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Culver-Stockton College earns national recognition for online MBA finance program
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has been recognized by Online Master’s Colleges (OMC) as one of the nation’s top institutions for online MBA finance education, earning placement on both the 2026 Best Online MBA Finance Programs and Most Affordable Online MBA Finance Programs rankings. The recognition highlights...
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QPS Board takes no action with former Denman School P.E. teachers whose licenses were suspended by the state
Denman school parent reveals never-before-heard details about what happened in gym class. QUINCY–The Quincy school board met for the first time Wednesday night since Friday’s announcement that former Denman Elementary School physical education teachers Jennifer Oitker and Kimberly Kirby agreed to a 60-day suspension of their licenses. The...
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Quincy School Board honors spring IHSA state qualifiers
QUINCY–Wednesday’s QPS Board meeting got off to a rousing start with the introduction of the spring IHSA state qualifiers. The dedication to balance studies with athletics is an achievement in and of itself, but as school leaders noted, to qualify for the IHSA state competition is truly exceptional.
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Federal lawsuit with Springfield daycare owner moves forward in court
SPRINGFIELD, IL – A central Illinois daycare business with a Springfield location has had multiple violations from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services since the start of the year, prompting parents in Jacksonville and Pittsfield to raise concerns. Janene Purdon-Menke, who is facing a federal lawsuit , is a Springfield native operating the Lil’ Wagon daycare series, starting with Lil’ Red Wagon in 1994, according to original licensing details on the DCFS licensing page. The collective includes Lil’ Red Wagon in Jacksonville, Lil’ Blue Wagon in Rochester, Red Wagon preschool in Moline and Lil’ Yellow Wagon in Springfield. The yellow wagon was the latest to open in July of last year at 2160 S. Sixth St. The business has no violations from DCFS, but this cannot be said about the other three locations, with Jacksonville’s Lil' Red Wagon, which has had several previous citations. More: After fallout, Muni permanently bans actor who was investigated How do daycares receive violations? In the state of Illinois, DCFS investigates licensed daycares when there is evidence of non-compliance with state licensing standards to operate. Violations can come from child abuse or neglect reports to DCFS, criminal background checks, or routine monitoring. Child
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Palmyra Superintendent Highlights Budget, Progress and Priorities
Last week at the June board meeting, the Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met to approve the 2026-2027 budget. We were able to pass a balanced budget that includes a 3% raise for both certified and classified staff members. Our district has been blessed with solid leadership from our school board and administration over the years. We have been fortunate to have overwhelming support from the community, and all these factors put us in a great position financially. We went into the 2025-2026 school year with 49.83% in reserves, and we plan on being able to make our full transfers to capital.
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QPS board may consider future of 2 suspended teachers Wednesday
QUINCY, Ill.— Two Quincy public school teachers who had their licenses temporarily suspended last week are likely to be a topic of discussion for the school board on Wednesday, though any personnel matters would likely be discussed only during a closed session.*. The Quincy Public School Board could go...