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Near The Border Of Missouri And Illinois Is A Lovely Park With Nature Walks, Scenic Overlooks, And River Views
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, a statue of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, stands. Gazing out at the horizon, the bronze statue sits inside Riverview Park in the historic city of Hannibal, Missouri, Twain's boyhood home. The 465-acre park features woodland trails and multiple overlooks with wide views of the mighty Mississippi. It's a scenic spot where curious kids explore, nature lovers hike, and families enjoy weekend picnics.
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Hannibal, Missouri: Finn’s Food and Spirits Explains Open Container Rules After Downtown Backlash
Hannibal, Missouri, is seeing renewed discussion about alcohol rules in its downtown Entertainment District after Finn’s Food and Spirits addressed confusion surrounding Missouri’s open container laws. In a Facebook post shared about the situation, Finn’s Food and Spirits said its staff and employees at other downtown businesses faced...
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This Hidden County Park In Illinois Deserves A Spot On Every Serious Walker’s Bucket List
There’s a park sitting quietly near Clayton, Illinois, that most people drive right past without a second glance, and those people are making a tremendous mistake. Siloam Springs State Park is the kind of place that serious walkers dream about, and the fact that it hasn’t become a household name yet is both a mystery and a blessing.
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Missouri’s First Coffee Shop West Of The Mississippi Is Still Pouring In This Historic River Town
Coffee comes with a pretty good story at this Missouri stop. The shop sits along a historic Main Street and claims the distinction of being the first coffee shop established west of the Mississippi River. These days, people still come in for espresso, breakfast, sandwiches, pastries, and something sweet before...
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Palmyra Christian Academy is “Beefing Up” school lunches, expanding local beef on the lunch tray
PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra Christian Academy is one of the latest Missouri schools to “beef up” school lunches through the Mo Beef Kids program. Mo Beef Kids is on a mission to get more beef on school lunch trays while connecting students to beef’s nutrition story and the farm families who raise it—building lifelong beef consumers.
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Quincy Community Theatre preparing for Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt Oct. 22-25
QUINCY — Adventure is on the horizon at Quincy Community Theatre as a spirited cast prepares to set sail in Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt, Oct. 22–25. Judy Moody and her little brother, Stink, are ready for the vacation of a lifetime. When the siblings encounter a mysterious pirate and join a clue-filled race for hidden treasure, they must put their wits to the test, follow the trail and stay one step ahead of the competition. Packed with colorful characters, clever riddles and plenty of surprises, this high-energy family adventure celebrates teamwork, imagination and the thrill of a good mystery.
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Tangerine Bowl sold; Range at KC owners plan renovations, rebranding as Pin City Bowling
QUINCY — One of Quincy’s longtime entertainment landmarks is getting new owners, a new name and what promises to be a significant facelift. Trevor Beck and Nick Hiland, two of the businessmen behind The Range at KC, have purchased the Tangerine Bowl and plan to rebrand the bowling center as Pin City Bowling. The new owners said the change won’t mean shutting the doors while work is underway. Bowling leagues, the restaurant, bar and other activities will continue during most of the renovation process.
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Annual Mutt Strut is coming back to the Gem City this weekend
QUINCY, Ill. — Grab your four legged friend and head to South Park Saturday, Sept. 26, for the Quincy Humane Society’s Mutt Strut: Bark and Brunch. “It's a one-mile Mutt Strut,” said Pilar Brumbaugh, executive director of the Quincy Humane Society. “And when Mutt Strut was initially brought into existence, the idea was it's a fundraiser, so you have a pledge form and you are asking your friends, your coworkers, people at the gas station, to make donations, to even expand that reach of people to support the animals here at the shelter. That's changed a little bit over the years, but the same purpose and for the reason why we're doing it is still the same.”
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‘Not In Our Wildest Dreams’ screening in America’s Hometown
HANNIBAL, Missouri— The Mark Twain Boyhood Museum will be showing ‘Not in Our Wildest Dreams’ this weekend, a film created by the Missouri Humanities organization. The screening will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday in the museum gallery and is free for visitors. The 30-minute film explores the...
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Quincy native pens book on parents’ World War II letters, program Sept. 27 at Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County
QUINCY — Quincy native Thomas “Toby” Peters, son of R. J. and Kathleen Peters, has written a book about the love affair between his parents during the turbulent years surrounding World War II. The program is scheduled to being at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, in the...
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12 Restaurants In Quincy, Illinois That Prove This Mississippi River Town Has Way More Flavor Than You’d Guess
Some places in Illinois surprise you before you even sit down. You roll into a small river town expecting a diner and a gas station, and instead you find a block lined with kitchens that could hold their own in any big city. Quincy sits right on the Mississippi, and...
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Shop Local: Duncan & Co. unveils historic building renovations
URSA, Illinois— The community of Ursa is breathing new life into a historic building in the heart of the village. The Duncan & Co. Beauty Salon is unveiling its newly renovated and expanded space at the historic “Rust Building” during a special event Thursday evening. The business...
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Dunbelly’s of Quincy owner now in tasty collab with sis to make you a Saucier at home with Saucy Yay!
Chef Brad Dunn says he can now answer the question, ‘What have you been up to?’ since he closed the Broadway bar and bistro. QUINCY– Chef Brad Dunn, formerly of Dunnbelly Bar + Bistro, has launched a new line of jarred sauces for you to savor at home called Saucy Yay!