My radio career began at KIEE-FM in Harrisonville, Missouri which later became KCFX in Kansas City. I worked there for four years before landing a position at WTAD and KHQA-TV here in Quincy doing a radio show and play-by-play sports. After doing TV sports for KHQA, I worked for both WTAD and WQCY-FM (99Q). I joined WGEM as Operations Manager and then returned to WTAD as General Manager. In 2001, I joined Y101. I have been fortunate enough to win six Silver Dome Awards from the Illinois Broadcasters Association, including five for best Play-By-Play and one for Best Radio Show Entertainer. I also began the annual Teddy Bear Clinic for Kids at Blessing Hospital in 1989 and am co-founder (1986) of the annual St. Patrick’s Parade. My favorite music is the blues. The New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and St. Louis Blues are my favorite teams. I played baseball for 24 years and my claim to fame is a double off of Rick Sutcliffe when we both played in Kansas City. Years later, I am still doing what I love.
Jeffrey Dorsey
Who Has the Best Breakfast in Quincy? [Poll]
It is no secret that health officials have made it known that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies will show that a good breakfast will lead to a healthier and more productive day for people. Studies also show that students who eat a good breakfast are more attentive and do better in school. So eating breakfast is beneficial to all. So now the question is just who has the best
Crime Stoppers is Only as Good as You Make it
A city or county only has so many police officers available at any given time, and as a result criminals have a better than average chance to beat the system. That's where you come in. The citizens need to keep an eye out and report what looks suspicious, even if it turns out not to be.
Quincy City Wide Clean Up is This Saturday
It's time to gather up all that junk you have been wanting to get rid of as Republic Services has again been contracted by the City of Quincy to conduct the annual citywide cleanup. This year's event will be held tomorrow, September 24, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 9-11 Artifact at City Hall Represents Everything We Stand For
This Sunday is the 15th anniversary of 9-11.As you drive by the Quincy City Hall on Maine Street this weekend, make a special attempt to look at the rusted out and bent television tower that is located in the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Plaza. That rusted out tower sat atop Building #1 of the World Trade Center in New York 15 years ago. It ended up in the rubble of the two towers that collapsed
Still Time to Sign Up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Quincy
This Saturday is the 20th Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's at Clat Adams Park in Quincy. Many teams are gearing up and raising much needed funds to help the Central Illinois Chapter reach its goal!
This May Be The Most Important Invention Ever
Every time I see or hear about a person turning 100 years old I think about all of the things they have lived through. All the new inventions and the lifestyle changes have been significant over the last 100 years. Since 1913 there have been quite a few changes in the way we live. It also leads me to ask, what do you think is the most important invention ever?
Elvis Presley Passed Away 39 Years Ago Today
It continues to amaze me just how many Elvis Presley fans continue to make the trek to Memphis, Tennessee on this day each year to honor the "King of Rock and Roll." Whether it amazes me or not, thousands will come to Graceland, Elvis' home, to hold a candlelight vigil on the 39th anniversary of Elvis' death.
Asian Carp in the Mississippi River May Have Met Their Match
If you spend any time on the Mississippi River you have had to deal with Asian Carp that have invaded the Mississippi River with a vengeance. The aggressive Asian Carp have harmed the eco-system of the river and have competed fiercely with the native fish of the river for food diminishing the population of the native fish species.
Burger King Celebrating Hot Dog Day With a Dollar Dog Saturday
You either love them or you hate them but hot dogs are still pretty popular in America and the world. I don't quite know what it is, but a hot dog always seems to taste better at the ball park. Perhaps its the atmosphere or maybe just being outdoors that makes it so. I bring this up because tomorrow is the day that many restaurants offer specials on hot dogs despite the fact that National Hot D
The West Quincy Levee Break Took Place 27 Years Ago Today
If you were around Quincy 27 years ago today, you know where you were when you heard the news that the levee in West Quincy failed to hold the Mississippi River.