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The Oldest Licensed Daycare in Illinois is Located in Quincy
I was lucky enough to have both my girls attend this daycare when they were young and loved every second of it. I never knew that when my girls attended Cheerful Home in Quincy it was the oldest licensed daycare in the state. I later discovered that my father-in-law also participated at the same daycare when he was young.
State by state: firework regulations
Quincy, Ill. (KHQA) — The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America's independence, but it is important to stay safe during the holiday. Each state has different regulations regarding fireworks. Out of the tri-states, only one state legally sells fireworks and allows residents to use them. Fireworks...
Hannibal flood gates go down as Mississippi River rises
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — The city of Hannibal has decided to install all five levee gates along the riverfront because of slowly rising river levels. According to the National Water Prediction Service, flood stage for the river is 17 feet. Levels right now are just over 19 feet at...
One alderman tips his hand for vote on 54th and Broadway development; QFD captain recognized for 25 years
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council isn’t expected to address again the proposed retail development at the intersection of 54th and Broadway until July 15, but one alderman appeared to show where he stands on the issue during Monday night’s meeting at the Quincy Public Library. A...
Governor Parson vetoes Highway 36 upgrade study funding
In May 2023, Missouri lawmakers approved a $2.5 million engineering study to explore the potential upgrade of Highway 36 and its conversion into Interstate 72. This extension was considered a means to alleviate traffic congestion on Interstate 70. Highway 36 traverses the northern half of the state, extending from St. Joseph to Hannibal. Lawmakers noted that converting Highway 36 into Interstate 72 could facilitate easier travel along the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Hannibal Regional gets $15 million state appropriation for Kirksville cancer center, but Kirksville hospital ready to add its own radiation equipment
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Todd Ahrens breathed a sigh of relief Friday afternoon. 170 items were struck from the Missouri state budget on Friday, June 29, as Gov. Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the spending plan passed this year by lawmakers. Parson said in a statement he vetoed earmarked items he believed were loaded into the budget for special projects and organizations without considering the state’s future financial stability.
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