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What You Need to Know About Your Firewood

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:00:36 +0000

We are now in November and with it will come colder weather and the urge to light up those fireplaces. For those of you who burn firewood in your fireplace, there is a concern about firewood. It is known as an infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer and America’s neighborhoods and forests are under attack.

Halloween Decorations in Quincy, Hannibal and the Tri-States: Share Your Photos in Our Online Gallery!

Kurt Parsons — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:18:37 +0000

We want to see the best Halloween decorations in Quincy, Hannibal, and the surrounding area! Upload photos of your decorations, and we will include them in an online photo gallery. We'd love to see how your family is decorating for Halloween! Simply fill out the form below and upload your pictures

If You Had to Move, Where Would You Go?

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:30:09 +0000

Business Insider Magazine has studied housing costs, coast of living, employment opportunities, and lifestyle factors and has ranked North Dakota as the Number one state for young people to move to. North Dakota may not want that honor. I remember when Colorado was the place to go years ago and people went. The people of [...]

Blues Fans, Keokuk is the Place to Be This Weekend

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:36:34 +0000

OK, blues fans, this is one weekend you won’t want to miss as the 24th Annual “Rollin on The River” Blues Festival will be held at Victory Park below the Keokuk-Hamilton Bridge. This year’s lineup is loaded with some great talent nationally and locally. The blues music kicks off at 7 tonight with Serious Business, [...]

Keokuk Basketball Tournament on August 18th

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:54:22 +0000

The 4th annual Gil Sargent 3 on 3 Memorial Basketball Tournament will be held in Keokuk on August 18th. The event is called “Hoopin’ On The River”. There are several divisions including Boys and Girls K through 12 grade and open Men and Women’s divisions. The cost is $60 per team. The tournament is being [...]

America Needs Another John Wayne

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:25:45 +0000

His real name was Marion Mitchell Morrison but he was better known by his stage name John Wayne. Wayne was an American film actor, director and producer but was considered by many to be an American hero. AnAcademy Award winner, Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades, and was named the [...]

Must be Close to a Full Moon

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:02:31 +0000

We do a little bit on the morning show called "People Stories". It airs at 7:15 am Monday through Friday and it deals with people and some of the stupid things they do. Whenever I am out and about I hear from people who listen and comment about the one I used that morning. It's funny in that I seem to hear from more of you when the moon is full.