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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.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Nearly 18% of the workforce in Quincy and Adams County are in the manufacturing sector and companies say they still need more skilled workers.

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.

Thursday, December 24, 2009  The city of Quincy reached 9%,  that's its highest unemployment rate since 1988.

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

Wednesday, January 03, 2007  If 2006 is any indication of progress in the Tri-States, 2007 should prove profitable.