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Quincy natives Brian (BJ) Kroeger & Eric Kniel shoot the proverbial $#!t about all things local to the Tri-States, Adams County, and of course Quincy. From City Council meetings (they are not all that boring) to crazy citizens (we have a few) enjoy the musings, analysis, and maybe a pun or two as we keep you up to date on a weekly basis.

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    • Jun 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Quincy Cannon 6.14.2024: Reading, Writing, and Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 42:20


    Hey Everyone! We hope you are having a great start to summer. You've been patiently waiting while we were on our vacation and we have another great show. This episode we discussed the local reading profiency scores for 3rd graders. It's not good, but there is hope and good ways to help a student who might be struggling with reading. Vacation has us talking about our favorite vacation past-times. Share yours with us at Quincycannonpod@gmail.com We hope you enjoy the show!

    Quincy Cannon 5.24.2024: TCBY, TIF's, And Food Trucks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 37:20


    This week we get all the important stuff with city news out of the way first so we can discuss the finer things.... Food. Join us this week for another great episode!

    Quincy Cannon 5.10.2024: Quincy's Best/Favorite Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 47:22


    Hey Cannoners! We are back this week with these important topics... City Council Round Up and general attire. 6th street news! What's coming up in Quincy! And Lastly what are Quincy's best parks? Do golf courses count as parks? We cover our favs and much more!

    Quincy Cannon 4/26/2024: LA GONE DOUGH LA VS. LA GONDOLA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 52:00


    BJ suprises Eric with a guest on this episode of Quincy Cannon. Eric is confronted with a truth he can't seem to except as the Quincy Cannon podcast has a very special guest... Jake a native of Quincy, High School/College friend of BJ & Eric visits the show. The wildcard is sure to entertain you all. We discuss the correct pronunciation of Quincy's Spaghetti Staple, Libary Funding, Quincy's obsession with Potholes and much more!

    Quincy Cannon 4/12/2024: Biscuits, Bagels, and Broadway Park?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 39:35


    This is an all-time classic filled with non-sense and important updates to the happenings in Quincy.... This episode the boys cover: Roundabout Water rates Broadway Park Bagels Masters Week

    Quincy Cannon 3/29/2024: Another one about a roundabout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 48:21


    This episode of Quincy Cannon is brought to you by the genius minds of Eric and BJ... You're welcome! We cover the latest and most important things going on in our area (Quincy/Tristates) this week including: Roundabout update... We have a lot to cover Kyle Moore won... Now what? Water.... Let's talk about it As always email us at quincycannonpod@gmail.com with questions and suggestions. Enjoy the show!

    Quincy Cannon 3/15/2024: Don't want no scrub!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 42:49


    This episode of Quincy Cannon is brought to you by the genius minds of Eric and BJ... You're welcome! We cover the latest and most important things going on in our area this week including: Troup is running for re-election Round and around we go: Roundabout update 6th street makeover The Library is needing a few things As always email us at quincycannonpod@gmail.com with questions and suggestions. Enjoy the show!

    Quincy Cannon 3/1/2024: Cannoners?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 33:27


    Today we discuss what to call you? Send us an email to help us decide QuincyCannonpod@gmail.com Here's the rest... Indiana Jones Electric bill rates.... who you gonna call What about Bob? Home & Living Tee Time!

    Quincy Cannon 2/20/2024: Back after short break

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 35:04


    Hey Everyone we are back to talk about the southern invasion in Quincy.... Short politicians..... Iowa Legends among us.... and more! Email us @ QuincyCannonPod@gmail.com

    Quincy Cannon 9/22/23: Apple Cider vs. Pumpkin Spice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 30:57


    In this episode the boys discuss a few timely news items... but most importantly PANCHEROS is coming to town and it's been double confirmed... We told you first! We cover the city, the riverfront & riverback (is that a thing) New stuff coming to town and our favorite things in the Fall. Send us an email at QuincyCannonPod@gmail.com

    Quincy Cannon 9/8/23: We've got Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 17:15


    We've got Trouble... and it's not just that Eric is not on this episode.... BJ explains the city insurance issue... The trouble that it is.... and the conmen who are failing the city and it's employees. Enjoy the show and as always let us know your thoughts. You can email us at QuincyCannonPod@gmail.com

    Cannon Blast: The Curiousity of the McBride Case featuring special guest Kate Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 30:09


    Kate Daniels is a responsible landlord and we think some in Quincy can learn from that! But in this episode she discusses the legal arguments of the McBride case and brings some light to the topic as an expert, as a former public defender in the state of Wisconsin for 16 years, Kate brings a few important things to discuss. One of them being the importance of improved funding to mental health services. Enjoy this special episode we call a cannon blast!

    Quincy Cannon 8/23/23: Alderperson, Food News and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 42:50


    BJ and Eric are back again this week with some breaking food news... yes we love food... but you already knew that. City Shit.... it's important And we cast 2 chain restaurants off the island and we want you to tell us which you would get rid of as well.

    Quincy Cannon 8/11/23: We love a good target, and Target

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 33:01


    Hey Everybody the boys are back! We talk about the old becoming the new again. We finally answer a listener question. And we discuss the dibotchery in local city governments, the height of mayors, and beer! It's like we never went on hiatus! Listen and let us know what you think! Send us an email at QuincyCannonPod@gmail.com or send us a VM here and you will become a part of the show!

    Best of Quincy Cannon: Episode 3 - Wonder where those hands have been?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 43:30


    It's a flashback to the cold days of the pandemic.... Don't think about that, just enjoy this throwback episode

    Season 4 Episode 4: A Christmas Present for all of Quincy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 30:01


    Season 4 Episode 3: Old Greg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 30:40


    This week Eric and BJ talk about who should replace our most recent aldermanic vacancy, lower taxes, and the things we loathe about Christmas.

    Season 4: Episode 2… Serial Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 32:07


    Today the boys discuss a bit of city political news….. Food and beverage tax… The greatest heist in quincy town center history (aka the mall) and bid goodbye to another retail store. Join them for this week and have a blast!

    Season 4: Episode 2… Serial Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 32:07


    Today the boys discuss a bit of city political news….. Food and beverage tax… The greatest heist in quincy town center history (aka the mall) and bid goodbye to another retail store. Join them for this week and have a blast!

    Back Again: New Season Opener!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 31:58


    Eric and BJ are back and just in time for the holidays! It’s been a while. We recap a few things new to Quincy (or what’s coming soon). Join them as they explore the rigmarole of all things Quincy and the tri-states.

    Back Again: New Season Opener!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 31:58


    Eric and BJ are back and just in time for the holidays! It’s been a while. We recap a few things new to Quincy (or what’s coming soon). Join them as they explore the rigmarole of all things Quincy and the tri-states.

    Season 3? Episode 1: Return of the Mexican Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 43:05


    Cannon Blast #1: A Conversation with Nora Baldner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 61:46


    Hey Everyone it’s just me (BJ Kroeger) today with my good friend Nora Baldner as we recap the 2021 political trail and more importantly what Nora is up to now with the Safe and Livable Housing in Quincy Committee. There’s a lot going on in Quincy and even though we recorded this interview in January […]

    A Christmas Miracle: Quincy Cannon back again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 52:04


    Thank goodness for Thanksgiving: Quincy Cannon Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 47:35


    This is not an error this is a brand new episode. We are back with a Thanksgiving special and we are of course thankful for you: The listeners

    Season 2: Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 92:26


    The wait is the hardest part, but we are BACK! Prepare yourself for a barrage of cannon fire as we discuss the most recent happenings and what kept us away for soooo long.

    Season 2 episode 4: Italian food & country music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 51:41


    No this is not a misprint on your notification. We promised you more content today and we hope your purdy lil ears are ready for a nice long chat about LaGondola! But wait there’s more… What’s the best bar in town? What’s a bar? We let you know the Quincy Cannon standards. Join us for […]

    Season 2 Episode 3: That Ain’t True!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 50:23


    Hey everyone COVID slowed down the editing process but we are caught back up, so please have a listen to what feels like a blast from the past (mid February) when there was much snow on the ground. A new segment (that aint TRUE!) is presented. We also feature audio from the WGEM mayoral debates […]

    Season 2, Episode 2: Love the Bluff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 36:02


    The boys are back for another episode of Quincy Cannon. This time they talk about the sale of Quincy Media and what it means for the community. What do you love about Quincy? And lastly but not leastly…(that’s not a word) 217 move on over, there’s a new area code now!

    Season 2, Episode 1: The Boys are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 54:21


    We’re Baaaaaccccckkkk. That’s right back at you with a new season. What else could you want to start your February off right!? We have a new season, new episode, but the same old fun as before. The boys break down the Mayoral debate and all of it’s ups and downs. Glass recycling is coming back […]

    The Double Header: Episode 18 & 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 92:26


    Episode 18 & 19 with special guest Alderman Ben Uzelac We know it’s been a while so to make up for it we have 2 episodes packed tight for one solid listen and trust me it was worth the wait! BJ and Eric have a lot going on from COVID-19 diagnosis, House purchases, remodels and […]

    Episode 17: Happy Thanksgiving… Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 43:28


    Brian and Eric cover the very long and diverse city council meeting. And the city council discussion(fight) that rivals most family fights when it comes to the political issues. Get ready your word bank is Mask, Abortion, and Water shutoff. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

    Episode 16: British Dental Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 45:14


    It’s the week before Thanksgiving and the boys discuss the City Council and recently passed ordinances. Is it ever to early to call a race? We are going to find out, as the Quincy Cannon decision desk calls it’s first and last ) 2021 race. And a Quincy Cannon favorite makes her return to the […]

    Episode 15: Toxic- Feat. Katie Awerkamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 69:44


    Alderwoman Katie Awerkamp has a chat with Eric and BJ. about the current state of CIty Council, Dress codes and much, much more.

    Episode 14: Brigadier General Roy Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 76:59


    Eric and BJ sat down and discussed (Talking starts at 1:00} our usual: City Cannabis Tax, Fair Tax, Annexation of Illinois from Chicago. You know just some regular run of the mill political commentary (NOT! ~Borat voice) And with Veterans Day coming up we wanted to talk with someone who has served our country and […]

    Episode 13: Swango Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 68:00


    This week we briefly touch on a few current events. The boys give a reaction to the water treatment issues in Quincy, Eric and BJ vow to dig deeper on the issue. Part III of Swango and the finally of Spooktober. It’s an episode worthy of the season. Be afraid, very afraid.

    Special Episode: Dirty Water to Clean Water, an Interview with William Rhoads

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 55:16


    A special episode this week you won’t want to miss. During 2015 Quincy saw a terrible Legionnaires outbreak at the Illinois Veterans Home that killed 12. In the wake of that tragedy a team from Virginia Tech looked at the practices of Quincy’s water treatment plant to see what conditions were like and how they […]

    Best of Quincy Cannon: Dirty Water, an Interview with William J. Rhoads

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 55:15


    A blast from the past! Here’s an interview BJ Kroeger did with William J Rhoads. Who’s that your asking? He was the lead researcher from the University of Virginia that investigated the legionnaires outbreak at the Quincy Veterans home and the city of Quincy’s water treatment. It’s a good primer on all things water relating […]

    Episode 12: Dixie Cream Dreams are made of these | Swango: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 64:21


    This week we discuss a grant application that was approved at city council and wouldn’t you know it could benefit our favorite local brewery! Guess who’s back? That’s right Lovelace! Our favorite former Assistant States Attorney accused and acquitted of murdering his first wife. Why is he back? Listen to find out. Lastly, Swango returns […]

    Episode 11: Don’t Eat that Chicken!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 67:03


    This week we do the usual recap of local politics, and yes we talk Marjiuana tax income (It’s High) The weekly volley is the scolding we all deserve listen closely you fools. Lastly we talk the strange and twisted tale of Quincy’s own serial killer Dr. Michael Swango, in our first part of a two […]

    Episode #2: We Are All Angry Germans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 48:50


    Episode #1: Who did not go to law school?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 43:36


    Episode #1: Who did not go to law school?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 43:36


    Episode 10: Damn Fire! You Scary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 50:22


    It’s Spooktober and the boys talk creepy things like…. City debt. But wait, it gets way spookier as the history of Quincy’s deadliest tragedy is discussed and how it’s said to be the cause of the most haunted place in Quincy. And be sure to stick around for a poetic reading at the end, its […]

    Episode 9: Vote Mexican Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 67:38


    Surprise!!! BJ and Eric are back with a quick turnaround thanks to all of you waiting so patiently last week. What’s new? Well funny you should ask… Kyle Moore is not seeking reelection but what’s gonna happen to that campaign money? Katie Awerkamp might be the new Miss Cleo (call her now, but really don’t) […]

    Episode 8.5: Ciudad Hermana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 65:04


    It’s here! The highly anticipated episode 8.5, yes that’s right 8.5. We have special guest and Team Roundabouter Mr. Ryan Hinkamper, District 2 County Board Member as he gives us further insight into the role the Adams county board. QPS got extra money? No that’s not a typo, and we have plans for it… sort […]

    Episode 7: Allegedly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 57:23


    The boys are back with a new segment named the “Weekly Volley.” You can’t afford to miss that plus much much more. Please tell us if you’re on the Roundabouters Team let us know by emailing us QuincyCannonpod@gmail.com. Check out the transportation plan Here >>>>> https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showdocument?id=5006

    Episode 6: AlderBen After Dark!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 84:13


    The wait if over! A special guest joins BJ and Eric to discuss city affairs. The tragedy of Taco Bell’s menu consolidation strikes a Tiff between guest Alderman Ben Uzelac and Eric. And per the fans requests the fair tax is discussed and explained…. SPOILER: it’s confusing. ****Take the 2nd Riverfront Survey *****https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/quincyriverfrontprogramming Follow us […]

    Episode 5: RoundAbout It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 51:25


    The boys discuss cookies and a possible dress code for the City Council? Since when do the rule makers get away with wearing graphic t-shirts to work? But most importantly what roads in Quincy might look like in the near future thanks to the new transportation plan. And much much more…..

    Episode 4: Dirty Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 0:46


    This week the boys discuss the dirtiest topic of them all…. City Trash. What’s the best thing at TCBY? A wrap up on the City Council meeting and more….

    Episode 3:Wonder Where That Hand Has Been?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 0:43


    BJ and Eric return to the big topics of Quincy politics this week: the size of the council and non-partisan elections. Two new players enter the 2021 mayoral race, and Eric brings some Quincy Wiki facts to the table. 

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