Samantha Barnes is a Director of Content for Townsquare Media Quincy/Hannibal and Morning Show Co-Host on 97.9 KICK FM. She has been in radio for over 20 years in the Quincy/Hannibal area and lives here with her husband and two daughters. Sam is an avid Hallmark Channel fanatic, she loves everything Christmas and would have tree up all year if her husband let her. She is a Missouri Broadcaster Award Winner for Best in Documentary/Public Affairs and Air Talent for a Morning Drive. Samantha is originally from Brooklyn, New York but has called Quincy home for over 30 years and knows the local market very well.
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Yummy! 5 Snacks in Illinois That are Illegal But Look So Good
Illinois has some strict (and sometimes weird laws), but I have to say that these food laws they have in place are right on point.
This Once Popular Illinois Structure Among Most Forgotten in USA
One popular among University of Illinois students back in the 70s now sits abandoned and is one of the most forgotten places in the nation.
One of the Last Great Malls in The Nation is Located in Illinois
Yes, some shopping malls are still going strong and one of them just happens to be in Illinois.
Illinois Town Named 1 of the 15 Towns in U.S. to ‘Stay Away From’
There are 15 towns listed as Towns to Stay Far Away From, however sadly, one Illinois town did make the list.
5 of the Best Places to Go Apple Picking This Fall in Illinois
With September officially here that brings so much. Football, family fun weekends, fall colors, and apple picking. Some of the best places to do just that are right here in Illinois.
Yelp Claims This Illinois Ice Cream Shop is Best in the State
Can you choose just one "best" place to get desserts and ice cream in the entire state? Yelp, claims they found the best in Illinois and it gets amazing reviews.
2 Iowa Cities Have Been Named The Most Peaceful in The U.S.
"Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa"
New Facebook Scam Hitting Tri-States Gets Warning from BBB
Facebook users there is a new scam that the Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of.
Social media can be a fun place, but also can be dangerous. The Better Business Bureau is warning Facebook users of a scam that is hitting the Tri-States focusing on the Quincy buy-and-sell groups...
Unlikely Suspect Pulls Fire Alarm in Iowa Daycare – Meet Birdie
When the fire alarm went off at a doggy daycare in Iowa there was an unlikely suspect that was caught paw-handed.
14 of the World’s Largest Items located in a Small Town in Illinois
The little town has about 2,800 in population, but Casey, Illinois has some BIG records no town can come close too.