YMCA Looking to Fill Summer Camp Jobs
2/19/19
The Quincy YMCA is accepting applications for their summer camp staff positions.
Mary Griffith Podcast
2/14/19
All you need to know about our Refer A Friend Program, Kelly’s Run, School Out Days, Rock Steady Boxing, our Blood Drive and MORE.
YMCA Teaches Young Kids the Importance of Swim Safety
2/7/19
There’s nothing quite like a day at the swimming pool, especially for kid.
Illinois Senate Passes $15 Minimum Wage Bill
2/7/19
The YMCA of West Central Illinois CEO Jim Chamberlain says nearly ever staff member at the YMCA makes under $15 an hour. If the minimum wage proposal passes, it’s going to make a big impact.
Sticking with Your Healthy Resolutions
1/29/19
If you’re having trouble keeping that New Year’s resolution to get healthy in 2019– we’ve got some tips to help you get back on the wagon.
New Kids Pack Program Provides Food for QPS K-5 Students
1/24/19
More than 1,000 kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Quincy Public School District are benefiting from what’s called, “Kids Packs.”
Mary Griffith Podcast
1/10/19
All you need to know about Membership, Outward Bound, Sunday Fun Days, Swim Lessons, Swim Team and MORE.
New Years Resolutions with KHQA
1/9/19
Michelle discusses new years resolutions and YMCA membership on KHQA This Morning.
New CEO Meets with Community
1/8/19
The new man in charge of the Quincy family YMCA introduced himself to the community today.
Gyms Gear Up for Influx of New Members
1/1/19
With getting healthy being the most searched New Year’s resolution, gyms say the first few months of the year are always the busiest, meaning it may be hard to find a spot on a treadmill at gyms in the coming days.
Fitness Experts Give Tips to Stay Committed to Resolutions
12/31/18
Does your New Year’s resolution involve working out and becoming healthier?
Get Fit for 2019
12/26/18
Once again the Quincy Family YMCA is having their Fit Start Challenge to get your 2019 started right.
Christmas Arrives Early at the YMCA
12/10/18
More than 175 youngsters were able to get an early taste — literally — of the Christmas season Sunday afternoon.
1st Time Turkey Runners
11/22/18
Another Quincy tradition is now in the books.
ACTION on Obesity
11/16/18
The grand finale to the ACTION weight loss program was held in Quincy Friday night.
YMCA Talks Turkey Run
10/30/18
Turkey Run on KHQA This Morning.
Reader’s Choice Winners Unveiled
10/10/18
After more than 60,000 votes, The Herald-Whig and WGEM announced the winners of the 2018 Readers’ Choice contest.
Local Elementary School Benefits from School Supply Drive
10/2/18
Students at Berrian Elementary are getting use out of a donation of school supplies dropped off Tuesday morning.
YMCA Announces New CEO
9/15/18
The YMCA of West Central Illinois will have a new CEO next month.
YMCA Collecting School Supplies
9/12/18
The Quincy YMCA will be giving back to local schools with its September membership drive.
Volunteers Wanted for After School Program
8/30/18
Volunteers would assist children in kindergarten through 8th grade with homework and interactive activities to help with social growth, according to YMCA staff.
Hundreds Take First Step in Tackling Adams County Obesity Rate
8/25/18
A line of Adams County residents stretched outside the Meadows meeting rooms Saturday morning at the Kroc Center, as they waited to sign up for the ACTION program.
New Health Program Aims to Keep Adams County Fit
8/24/18
Saturday marks the first day of registration for those taking part in the Adams County ACTION program.
Adams County Residents Step Off Scale to Fight Obesity
8/19/18
Adams County tips the scale for the highest number of obese residents in the state of Illinois.
Action Plan Hopes to Improve Adams County Health
8/14/18
ACTION is a program designed to encourage, educate and motivate Adams County residents to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Fitness Program to Fight Against Obesity
8/13/18
Two local organizations are taking on a big health concern in Adams County.
YMCA to Offer 5K at Adams County Fair
5/21/18
YMCA to bring health, laughter and family fun to the fair.
YMCA Discusses Summer Programs with KHQA
5/1/18
Kids can enjoy the BEST SUMMER EVER with our Summer Camp.
Healthy Kids Day Keeps Families Active This Summer
4/22/18
Hosted by the YMCA and the Adams County Health Department, Healthy Kids Day is part of a nationwide initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families.
Duking it Out Against Parkinson’s
3/9/18
From bedridden to boxing.
