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City seeks developer to renovate Newcomb Hotel

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The city of Quincy plans to request proposals from parties interested in redeveloping the Newcomb Hotel so it can avoid owning the deteriorating building if it obtains the title from the current owner. More>>

Rob Dwyer retiring after leading QSFA for the past 30 years

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Rob Dwyer, executive director of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts for the past 30 years, has announced his retirement and will be stepping down June 30. Dwyer, 69, has been serving the QSFA since 1983, when he was hired to... More>>

America's Best Hotel renamed Eagle's Nest

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A name change that took effect in April became a lot more visible when the Eagle's Nest Hotel sign went up at 300 Gardner Expressway on Monday. The hotel was franchised as an America's Best Value Inn since early... More>>

Survey to probe business environment in Quincy region

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Business owners and managers in the Quincy area are being asked to fill out surveys that will give local officials a snapshot of the area's business environment. The Great River Economic Development Foundationn,... More>>

Panel suggests denial of Peters Heating setback waiver

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Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Tuesday that the Quincy City Council deny a request by Peters Heating and Air Conditioning to reduce a rear yard setback to three feet next to residential property. Marty... More>>

New Quincy eateries, doughnut shop, progress

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Two Quincy restaurants that closed months ago are getting closer to reopening under new names and a doughnut shop will be moving west on Broadway. BoodaLu Steakhouse could be opening within a week in the building where... More>>

Banker Harold Schork remembered for business, community focus

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Harold Schork, a longtime Quincy banker who died last weekend, was described by friends and former co-workers as a personable businessman who quietly worked to better the Quincy community. Mr. Schork, 75, was president of... More>>

Business Notebook: Chamber seeks Hall of Fame nominations; Christian radio boosts power

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Nominations are now being accepted by the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce for the Business Hall of Fame class of 2014. Chamber Director Amy Looten said the Hall of Fame awards are presented for community service as much as... More>>

Quincy businessman strengthening Chinese ties through knowledge of language

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John Griffard now feels a little more at home, a little more comfortable after every trip he makes to China. That's because of the added insight the Quincy businessman has gained through courses in Chinese language and... More>>

Project to boost lower, middle class housing has slow start

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HANNIBAL, Mo. -- North East Community Action Agency hopes to boost the availability of housing for the working class throughout Northeast Missouri. NECAC and other nonprofits have joined the Next Step Network, which... More>>

Rainy, windy spring a pain for homeowners but keeping roofers busy Video included

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Mother Nature's fury of heavy downpours and straight-line winds this year have caused flooding below, and leaking problems above, Quincy's homes -- and is supporting a booming roofing industry. Quincy has received... More>>

Cape Air's Quincy passenger count keeps climbing

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Cape Air had 939 boardings during May, putting the airline and Quincy Regional Airport on track to top 10,000 boardings again this year. "It was another real strong month," said Airport Manager Marty Stegeman. Through... More>>

  • People & ProfessionsPeople & Professions

  • Sunday, June 16 2013 1:01 AM EDT2013-06-16 05:01:13 GMT
    PROMOTIONS Crystal Cornwell has been promoted to senior corporate accountant at Quincy Newspapers Inc. Cornwell joined the company as a staff accountant in April 2001. Kelli Brewer has been named
    PROMOTIONS Crystal Cornwell has been promoted to senior corporate accountant at Quincy Newspapers Inc. Cornwell joined the company as a staff accountant in April 2001. Kelli Brewer has been named senior broadcast...
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-06-09 02:48:50 GMT
    Brad Eaton has been named the director of finance for Quincy Newspapers Inc., and will be responsible for the company's corporate financial department. Eaton is succeeding Dave Graff, who has served
    Brad Eaton has been named the director of finance for Quincy Newspapers Inc., and will be responsible for the company's corporate financial department. Eaton is succeeding Dave Graff, who has served the company for 40...
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-06-06 15:22:07 GMT
    APPOINTMENTS Riley Rhoades recently joined the staff at ETC ComputerLand as a support technician. Rhoades is pursuing bachelor's degree in information technology through Kaplan University online
    APPOINTMENTS Riley Rhoades recently joined the staff at ETC ComputerLand as a support technician. Rhoades is pursuing bachelor's degree in information technology through Kaplan University online and will graduate in...
  • Real Estate TransfersReal Estate Transfers

  • Thursday, June 6 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-06-06 15:22:46 GMT
    Real estate transactions recorded in the office of Adams County Clerk-Recorder, according to Clerk-Recorder Georgia Volm. Quincy area Fay R. Hildebrand, Fay R. Johnson, Ione M. Hildebrand and Ronald
    Real estate transactions recorded in the office of Adams County Clerk-Recorder, according to Clerk-Recorder Georgia Volm. Quincy area Fay R. Hildebrand, Fay R. Johnson, Ione M. Hildebrand and Ronald L. Johnson, property...
  • Local MarketsLocal Markets

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:51:21 GMT
    Wednesdays's Close June 19, 2013 ADM-Quincy June '13 Corn $7.28 FH July '13 Corn $7.06 July '13 Corn $6.82 Aug. '13 Corn $6.58 Sept. '13 Corn $5.90 Oct. '13 Corn $5.45 Nov. '13 Corn $5.56
    Wednesdays's Close June 19, 2013 ADM-Quincy June '13 Corn$7.28 FH July '13 Corn$7.06 July '13 Corn$6.82 Aug. '13 Corn$6.58 Sept. '13 Corn$5.90 Oct. '13 Corn$5.45 Nov. '13...
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:45:33 GMT
    ADM-Quincy June '13 Corn $7.21 FH July '13 Corn $6.99 July '13 Corn $6.73 Aug. '13 Corn $6.37 Sept. '13 Corn $5.69 Oct. '13 Corn $5.25 Nov. '13 Corn $5.36 Dec. '13 Corn $5.40 Jan. '14 Corn $5.36
    ADM-Quincy June '13 Corn$7.21 FH July '13 Corn$6.99 July '13 Corn$6.73 Aug. '13 Corn$6.37 Sept. '13 Corn$5.69 Oct. '13 Corn$5.25 Nov. '13 Corn$5.36 Dec. '13 Corn$5.40 Jan....
  • Monday, June 17 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:14:07 GMT
    Monday's Close June 17, 2013 ADM-Quincy June '13 Corn $7.18 FH July '13 Corn $6.94 July '13 Corn $6.68 Aug. '13 Corn $6.27 Sept. '13 Corn $5.59 Oct. '13 Corn $5.14 Nov. '13 Corn $5.26 Dec.
    Monday's Close June 17, 2013 ADM-Quincy June '13 Corn$7.18 FH July '13 Corn$6.94 July '13 Corn$6.68 Aug. '13 Corn$6.27 Sept. '13 Corn$5.59 Oct. '13 Corn$5.14 Nov. '13...
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