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The new center they want to build on Lyon Street will cost $150,000 and they do not immediately have the money.

Golden Bridges Inc., a Senior and Specialty Move Management company, has a new office in Quincy.

It’s almost back-to-school time and new teachers at Quincy Public Schools are getting some training.

Quincy Emergency Disaster Coordinator Jeremy Koren was dispatched to St. Louis, Missouri on Wednesday.

New sand volleyball court is set to go in behind the Western Community Center YMCA at Holy Redeemer Park.

Mount Sterling city officials update the public on the progress of Capitol Avenue.

When temperature and humidity combine to make heat index values above 100 degrees it is difficult for the body to stay cool. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks when working outdoors.

The CDC reported Friday that 59 counties are now listed at the high community level for COVID-19 and 34 counties are rated at the medium community level.

Amtrak announced Friday that they are extending the bus service to replace the Carl Sandburg train service through Tuesday, Aug. 9.

On Tuesday Thomson Broadcast announced they completed the acquisition of GatesAir from an affiliate of The Gores Group.

New data shows Iowa continues to lead the nation in puppy mills sanctioned by the federal government.

Those dreading the annual back to school shopping trip will have a little help now that sales tax holidays are underway throughout the Tri-States.

After being in a financial crisis for months, which led to discussions about closing, Hannibal-LaGrange University is sharing new details about their future.

The RiverFest music festival has moved from Fort Madison to Quincy for its three day weekend music festival.

Students in the Hannibal School District will soon be able to play on new fields at the Veterans Sports Complex.

Gov. JB Pritzker is increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for abortion providers by 20% starting September 1.

Brown County sheriff Justin Oliver has been in his position for only a month but he is already setting goals and future investments for the Brown County sheriff’s office.

If you live in Brown County now is the time to tell county leaders how you feel about living and working there.

With growing demand from the public to bridge the gap between healthcare and community resources, the Lee County Health Department has received a sizeable federal grant to create a new training program for health professionals.

Connect Child and Family Solutions is opening their first thrift store as a way to help the foster care community.

The Canton Public Library is adding stem kits for kids in the community.

The wait is almost over as the 2022 Illinois State Fair starts next Thursday.

McDonough County Public Transportation is making some changes due to a low number of drivers.

Heat index values will be near 100 before noon on Saturday and Sunday

WGEM-AM continues to deal with a technical emergency that began in late June, according to WGEM General Manager Ben Van Ness.

With this Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Program grant, LCHD will partner with Southeastern Community College, Blessing Health Keokuk and Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center to develop a Southeast Iowa Public Health Academic Training Program.

Those at Hannibal’s Arch United Methodist Church said the Good Dads Program has reached out to them about setting up a program in the area.

The Quincy Aeronautics Committee unanimously made a recommendation to accept the Southern Airways Express proposal.

The Quincy Neighborhood Federation is hosting a back-to-school drive for students, where they’ll let your kids pick their own backpacks.

Chief Rich Enochs said that money will go a long way for the volunteer fire department that only has 15 firefighters.