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Illinois, Iowa and Missouri State Fair Music Entertainment Lineups

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:46:04 +0000

The State Fairs of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri are set with some great entertainment lined up with Toby Keith and Gary Allen fans getting three chances to them in concert at all three Fairs. The Illinois State Fair lineup in Springfield looks this way: August 9 Billy Currington with Lauren Alaina August 10 REO/Styx/ Head [...]

Fly Back In Time – 1929 Ford Tri-Motor to Appear at Quincy Regional Airport

Deron Johnson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:40:00 +0000

Quincy area aviation buffs will have an unusual opportunity this weekend to fly in a 1920s luxury airplane. EAA’s immaculate 1929 Ford Tri-Motor will make a stop at Quincy Regional Airport and offer the public the chance to experience flight aboard the world’s first mass-produced airliner. During the tour, passengers will travel back to the [...]

What Was Your Favorite School Fundraiser? St. Dominic School's Annual Junefest is Coming Up on June 22

Kurt Parsons — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:41:58 +0000

Schools and school groups are always trying to raise money for a variety of worthy causes. It’s pretty common to come across school kids selling anything from frozen foods to yearbook ads to magazine subscriptions. In fact, when you were in school, you probably also participated in fundraisers. What was your favorite? I always hated [...]

Free Fishing Days in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa Coming Up

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:00:39 +0000

If you have listened to the Y101 Morning Show over the years you probably know that on Free Fishing Days Dennis Oliver and I would go out and fish live on the air. Sometimes we were at the Mississippi River. Other times at ponds and lakes in the area. Over the years I have caught a few fish during our live broadcast times, but Mr. Oliver has never caught a fish with me during those times or even during off the air times.Not one fish has ever been harvested by him over a 20 or so on and off years of fishing with me.

If You Own a Pet You Are in the Majority

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:00:59 +0000

My lifestyle and my work have prevented me from one of the more enjoyable relationships a person can have, and that is with their pet. Having a pet greet you at the door when you come home is something I truly miss. If you are a pet owner you know exactly what I mean. More [...]

Steel Magnolia Returns to Quincy May 10

Deron Johnson — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:46:54 +0000

Steel Magnolia returns to Quincy this Friday, May 10, and the best part? Tickets are only $10. The show starts at 10 p.m. at Holler & Swaller Saloon, 3rd & Hampshire (below Tiramisu). The duo, known best for their Top 5 single “Keep On Lovin’ You”, was in Quincy this past March. They love playing [...]

Drastic Temperature Changes and Lots More Rain On the Horizon

Deron Johnson — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:48:13 +0000

As I write this, it’s mostly sunny and 83 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. Don’t get used to it. A drastic cold front will be sweeping across the area and some forecast models indicate the area could get upwards of four inches of rain over the next couple of days. Highs tomorrow are only expected to [...]

Amtrak Celebrates It's 42nd Birthday Today

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:04 +0000

Today marks the anniversary of the beginning of train service in this country known as Amtrak. Amtrak's passenger railroad operations began on this date in 1971. Next week we will be starting a promotion on Y101 to give away a round trip for two to Chicago from Quincy aboard either the Illinois Zephyr ot the Carl Sandburg.

Quincy Newcomb Hotel Makes Top 10 Endangered Historic Places List

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:37:07 +0000

The top ten list of endangered historic places was announced today by Landmarks Illinois at a press conference held in Springfield and Quincy has one of the sites on the list. That site is the historic Newcomb Hotel at 4th and Maine Streets in Quincy. Landmarks Illinois is in its 18th year. According to [...]

Katrina Brown to Headline LMAO Comedy Series, Presented by Y101, KICK-FM and Coors Light [Audio]

Deron Johnson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:00:06 +0000

A great night of comedy is lined up for this Friday, April 26, at The State Room No matter the size of the stage, Katrina Brown knows the only thing that matters while performing her stand-up comedy routines across the country is the here and now. “You are only as important and funny as the [...]