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QPD Blotter for May 4, 2024
Susan M. Peters, 77, 901 S. 36th St., reports her 2010 Kia was damaged on 04/20/2024. 179. A white Miyata brand bicycle was located at 4700 Broadway St. James M. Meredith Jr., 30, Quincy, for trespassing, peace disturbance and public drinking in the 200 block of South 8th. NTA 110/106.
Illinois State Bar Association members rank seven candidates for judge in Eighth Judicial Circuit
QUINCY — Seven candidates for a judge vacancy in the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently were rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association. Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The advisory poll was...
QPD Blotter for May 2, 2024
Parker E. Jarrett, 21, of Shaker Hts., Ohio, for Disobey Stop Light at 12th and Hampshire. NTA 126. Joni L. Shanholtzer, 64, of Coatsburg for Improper left turn. NTA 108. Ray E. Golden, 32, 529 N. 5th for FTA violation of a court order. Lodged 250. Amanda M. Johnson, 39,...
Fiberglass statues of Hawkeye mascot created by Quincy artists now on display in Iowa
QUINCY — Local artists Laura Sievert and Jaycie Womack Spake were each selected to be part of the University of Iowa’s “Herky on Parade” series which recently was unveiled in Iowa City. A total of 100 of the 7-foot tall fiberglass statues now dot Johnson County Iowa, with two statues each by Sievert and Womack Spake.
Local births from April 21-28, 2024
A girl was born to Joel and Emily Dietrich of Quincy at 4:52 a.m. April 21, 2024. A girl was born to Steven Barrington and Sara Lewis of Quincy at 8:40 a.m. April 22, 2024. A boy was born to Ben and Janelle Johnson of Camp Point at 10:24 p.m. April 22, 2024.
Before meeting with door-to-door solicitors, make sure to know city’s regulations
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department wants to advise people about regulations regarding door-to-door solicitation in the city. QPD officials said in a press release they routinely receive calls and complaints as the weather warms and door-to-door solicitation becomes more prevalent. Chapter 120 of the city ordinances dictates the following regulations for peddlers:
County Board questions process on how it was represented in TIF vote
QUINCY — Seventeen of the 21 members of the Adams County Board attended a hastily called special meeting Thursday evening to discuss one topic. County Board Chairman Kent Snider followed the guidelines of calling a special meeting by public announcing it 48 hours in advance as it was posted Tuesday afternoon.
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