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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Quincy University held its graduation ceremonies Sunday and had a guest of honor.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Amended budget reduces funding for GREDF and direct subsidies for some non-profit agencies.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A twenty-one year economic development veteran from Ohio is the new president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Marcel W. Wagner, Jr. was chosen after a 6-month-long nationwide search.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The Great River Economic Development Foundation honors Jim Mentesti's years of service.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Jim Mentesti steps down as GREDF president after 27 years.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Jim Mentesti, President of the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF,) has announced his plan to retire, effective Friday.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  GREDF misses out on $15 million grant.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Mayor John Spring announced that the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission has approved designation of U.S. 36 as part of the Chicago to Kansas City or CKC Highway.

Monday, November 28, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 28, people are talking about upgrades and repairs to area locks and dams.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Unemployment numbers across West Central Illinois are down again. They've dropped more than a percentage point in both Adams County and Quincy.

Friday, January 21, 2011  HBAQ will use some of the profits for seed money for it's next charitable project.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Two groups called Global Winds Harvest and Acciona plan to build 100 wind turbines between Clayton and Golden.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  GREDF meeting highlights included wind energy and new housing development.

Monday, June 01, 2009  The Mid America Intermodal Port Authority still is hoping for federal stimulus  money.