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Mike Shannon Named a Missouri Sports Legend

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:31:09 +0000

To be a Hall of Famer is one thing but to be named a Sports Legend in the State of Missouri is another. I recently received an invitation to travel to Springfield, Missouri to attend the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Banquet to witness former St. Louis Cardinal Rightfielder/Third Baseman and current Cardinal Broadcaster Mike Shannon be named the 26th Missouri Sports Legend for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Dogwood Parade Winners Announced

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:07:33 +0000

Mother Nature was kind enough to allow the Dogwood Festival parade to be held with just some sprinkles and light rain Saturday. Unfortunately, all of the Dogwood Block Parties were rained out Friday night. Once the parade concluded the Quincy Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the float competition. The Mary Lou Kent Theme [...]

Quincy's Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony is This Friday

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:32 +0000

The City of Quincy’s Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 26th at 1:30pm at Quincy University’s North Campus at the Connie Niemann Center for Music. Tree Commissioners, City officials, and others will be in attendance and participate in the annual event. This will mark the 28th year that the City [...]

Culver-Stockton Coach Jack Schrader a Finalist for the Coach of the Year Award

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:47:24 +0000

Culver-Stockton College men’s basketball coach Jack Schrader is one of 15 finalists for the 2013 Don Meyer National Coach of the Year award announced Monday. Schrader led the Wildcats to a 26 and 9 season and lost in the NAIA Finals in Kansas City. The award is presented annually to the top NAIA men’s basketball [...]

Great Year for The Culver-Stockton Wildcat Basketball Team

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:48:04 +0000

With the college basketball season winding down with the NCAA tournament it is time to reflect on what just happened in Canton, Missouri this past basketball season. For the first time since 1959, The Culver-Stockton men’s basketball team made it to the N.A.I.A. National Tournament. The excitement was barely noticeable at the start of the season but it became apparent early that [...]

Congratulations Miss Gem City Kelsey Peters and Miss Quincy Christina Hanna

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:09:04 +0000

A sold out crowd was on hand Saturday night as the Miss Quincy Scholarship Pageant was held at the Oakley Lindsay Center. At the end of the evening the two big winners were Christina Hanna, who was crowned Miss Quincy 2013 by Miss Illinois Megan Ervin, and Kelsey Peters who was crowned Miss Gem City. Both young ladies will be competing for the Miss Illinois competition in Marion, Illinois in June.

Quincy's Mike Lavery Named to The Gus Macker Hall of Fame

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:41:11 +0000

We had Scott McNeal on the air with us this morning. Scott is the founder of Gus Macker Basketball which will be coming to Quincy for the 23rd consecutive year on May 25 and 26 at Washington Park. Gus Macker itself is celebrating it's 40th year of existence since it's founding in Lowell, Michigan in 1974. Macker basketball probably would never had happened if it weren't for Quincy's Mike Lavery.

Kelly's Fun Run for The YWCA Lives Up To It's Name

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:37:06 +0000

Over 300 runners and walkers turned out for the Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run/Walk for the benefit of the Quincy YWCA. With the blast of Kevin Reed’s cannon they were off and running or walking at 9:39 Sunday morning. The top finisher for the men was Tanner Arntzen, who covered the 5K [...]

QND Girls Win the 3A State Championship

Jeffrey Dorsey — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:12:15 +0000

The Quincy Notre Dame Lady Raiders won their third consecutive State Championship with a 62 to 45 victory this afternoon over Vernon Hills at Redbird Arena in Bloomington, Illinois. The Lady Raiders were paced by Kassidy Gengenbacher with 20 points. With the victory QND closed out the season undefeated at 30 and 0 and ended the year [...]

Mendon Lion's Hunters Classic!

Dennis Oliver — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:42:01 +0000

The Mendon Lion’s Club invites you to the Hunters Classic. It is Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Adams County Fairgrounds just off I-172 in Mendon, Illinois. Games/Raffle starting at 5 p.m. plus a two meat meal at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for a single, $15 for spouse or child 12 and under. The [...]