Photo gallery: Nature program gives kids hands-on approach to learning about outdoors

The Quincy Park District's nature program class goes on a treasure hunt and a nature hike at Bob Bangert Park on Monday morning. | Matt Schuckman photo

Click here to order digital downloads or prints from this gallery QUINCY — With a clipboard in each of their little hands, the 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds headed off on an adventure to find pine cones, leaves, feathers and nuts. It didn’t take long to cross each item off their treasure hunt list and move…

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Golden K Kiwanis to hold miniature golf fundraiser tournament May 25-31

Proceeds from the tournament will help fund youth programs and charities in the area supported by Golden K Kiwanis. Bella Ease Teen Reach, Sewessentials Classes for Kids and Chaddock Children's Foundation are a few examples. | Photo courtesy of pexels.com

QUINCY — The Golden K Kiwanis Club will be hold its first miniature golf course tournament in Quincy from May 25-31. To enter, get two twosomes to play at the same time on whatever day works for those participants. Tournament play will be open during any of the regular summer hours the Batting Cage and…

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Three champions crowned during Gem City Pickleball Classic

QUINCY — Champions in three divisions were crowned during the Gem City Pickleball Classic at Upper Moorman Park on Sept. 25. Each division had six teams, so a round-robin format was used for each team to play five matches. 3.0 (Beginner) Division 1st place: Jason Gibson and Bill Gibson (5-0)2nd place: Jeffrey Rose and Marlin Jansen (4-1)…

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