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Devin Brown makes difficult decision to pause river journey
Editor’s Note: Devin Brown hit an indefinite pause on her quest to become the first African American woman to solo kayak the entire length of the Mississippi. A Facebook post from Brown over the weekend indicated she had to stop Friday evening because of dangerous conditions ahead caused by heavy rains swelling the river well past its banks in many parts. She was in Hannibal, Missouri, when she suspended the trip.
Palmyra pride: Local kids lasso success at National Junior High Rodeo Finals
PALMYRA, Mo. (KHQA) — Six local Palmyra kids made it to the National Junior High Rodeo Finals (NJHRF) in Des Moines, Iowa this past week. The individuals were Olivia Dames, Christian James, Kinley Timbrook, Deliana Meyer, Donovan Meyer, and Brylee Dames. This year kids from 43 states and four...
Jacksonville Speedway On Pause Til August, Adams Co. Speedway Ups Safety Regs In Wake of Accident
Shock waves through the Central Illinois racing community are still being felt today after the tragic death of longtime race fan Ralph Wilhite at the Jacksonville Speedway on Friday night. Speedway manager Ken Dobson announced in an eloquent post that the Speedway will be taking the rest of the month...
Becerra captures third modified feature victory of season at Adams County Speedway
QUINCY — Austen Becerra was able to withstand a number of charges from rival Dave Wietholder during the latter stages of the modified feature en route to collecting his third checkered flag of the season Sunday night at Adams County Speedway. Wietholder, who led all 20 laps, crossed the...
‘Nothing is impossible’: Stuckman to impart lessons of drive, persistence during basketball camp at QND
QUINCY — Through all of the chaos playing professional basketball overseas can create, former Quincy University standout Tanner Stuckman has held tight to one mantra. “Nothing is impossible,” said Stuckman, who walked on at QU following his prep career at Quincy Notre Dame and developed into a first-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection by his final season. “Whatever you want to do, put it in front of you, and chase the crap out of that thing.”
All is Normal on recruiting front: QND’s Mueller commits to Illinois State University
QUINCY — The windshield time Wyatt Mueller and his parents logged criss-crossing the Midwest as the Quincy Notre Dame senior football player was courted by college recruiters grew increasingly tiresome. “The worst part was driving everywhere,” Mueller said. “ And sitting in the car.”. The miles driven...
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