Matt Hopf

Quincy

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Articles

Saukenauk dedicates new ammunition shed, shelter as summer camp readies

1 month ago | whig.com | Matt Hopf

MENDON, Ill. — Scouts visiting the Saukenauk Scout Reservation will benefit from a new addition. An ammunition shed and shelter at the camp's shotgun range was dedicated Monday morning. The previous ammunition shed was destroyed in a May 2024 fire that started after embers from a burn barrel drifted to the wooden structure. Mississippi Valley Council Scout Executive and CEO Ricci Dula said Scouting supporters were immediately reaching out to make sure the council would rebuild.
'In protest' Adams County Board narrowly approves Ursa solar farm permit

1 month ago | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — Several members of the Adams County Board said they cast votes "in protest" to allow for a construction of a 4-megawatt solar farm just east of Ursa. The board on Tuesday voted 11-8 to approve the special use permit for Ursa Creek Solar, LLC, which is a subsidiary of GreenKey Development, LLC, of Portland, Ore. The firm has signed a lease for the 28-acre plot owned by Spirit Knob Farms along Ill. 61.
Adams County Board approves bond ordinance for courthouse HVAC, roofing project

2 months ago | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — The Adams County Board on Tuesday approved an ordinance allowing it to sell $9 million in bonds to fund the courthouse heating and air conditioning and roof replacement. Finance Committee Chairman Travis Cooley, R-4, said the county selected Kings Financial Consulting of Monticello as the fiduciary handling the bond sale. The county will be able to sell the bonds in 60 days. "First, we're going to go to local banks," Cooley said.
Troup, Moore make final push before election

Mar 29, 2025 | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — Voters will decide on Tuesday whether they want the city of Quincy to continue in the same direction for the next four years or chart a new path. Republican Mayor Mike Troup faces off against former city treasurer and independent candidate Linda Moore in the consolidated election. Troup, 67, who is finishing his first term, believes the city has undergone tremendous business growth during his time as mayor and wants to see that continue.
QU addresses students distributing campaign flyers as school activity

Mar 19, 2025 | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — Quincy University students were distributing campaign flyers for a Quincy mayoral candidate. In a statement Tuesday, QU President Brian McGee said the university learned one of its employees "wrongly agreed" to ask students of a team to distribute the flyers for independent candidate Linda Moore. "Further, the employee involved four other employees in this effort," McGee said.
Dredging included in Park District projects starting this spring

Mar 12, 2025 | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — Lower Quincy Bay will see dredging this spring as part of a federal program. The Quincy Park Board learned Wednesday that dredging of the lower bay is set to start May 1 as part of the $3.5 million in funding from the Small Boats Harbors Program through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Park District Executive Director Rome Frericks said the grant will allow for 35,000-cubic-feet of dredging from the tip of Quinsippi Island to the double ramps in the lower bay.
Adams County Board approves contracts for courthouse HVAC, roofing projects

Mar 11, 2025 | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — Adams County is moving forward with a more than $9.5 million heat and air conditioning and roof replacement project at the county courthouse. The Adams County Board on Tuesday approved the $8.9 million bid from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning for the HVAC work and $688,880 bid from Full Service Roofing to replace the roof. The county requested proposals for both projects, and though neither were the lowest submitted bids, County Board members were unanimous with their decision.
Hinkamper to fill Adams County Board vacancy

Mar 10, 2025 | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — The Adams County Board selected Russ Hinkamper to fill the vacant District 7 seat during a special meeting Monday. County Board members voted 12-7 for Hinkamper over Adam Booth, who the board voted 10-8 last month to not concur with his nomination by County Board Chairman Bret Austin. "I'm very excited about joining the board," Hinkamper said.
Troup secures nomination in reelection bid for mayor

Feb 25, 2025 | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup is one step closer to earning a second term. Troup, 67, defeated former 6th Ward Alderman Dan Brink for the Republican nomination for mayor in Tuesday's consolidated primary election. Unofficial results show Troup leading 1,770-1,632. Troup will face former City Treasurer Linda Moore who is running as an independent in the April 1 consolidated election.
Troup, Brink state their case for the mayor's office

Feb 22, 2025 | whig.com | Matt Hopf

QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup believes he deserves a second term from the residents of Quincy, but former aldermen Dan Brink believes it's time for a change. Both are seeking the Republican nomination for mayor. The winner in Tuesday's consolidated primary election will face former city treasurer Linda Moore, who is running as an independent.