Quincy, IL - April 17, 2025 - United Way of Adams County is proud to announce over $20,000 was
raised for Adams County in the inaugural United We Feud event hosted on April 12 at The Washington
Theater in Quincy, Illinois. The event brought local families and community members together for a
lively trivia night, centered around the power of community impact.
Led by lively host, Rich Marcolla, the evening showcased 4 teams of local community members facing
off against one another for a family game night, Adams County style. Quincy’s Quizzical Quandaries
were the inaugural champions of United We Feud, with Ashley Conrad taking home the first ever
People’s Choice award. The contestants and their teams are listed below:
1.Pucker Street Crew: John Ufkes, Andrew Smith, Amanda Van Ness, Ashley Conrad, Kathi Dooley
2.Kung Feud Fighters: Jack Cornell, Lori Murphy, Ali Power, Holly Cain, Trenton Murfin
3.Feud for Thought: Anthony Wollaston, Kent Stegeman, Tieraney Craig, Jessica Booth, Natalie Will
4.Quincy's Quizzical Quandaries: Frank Cann, Phillip Smith, Kristie Kemner, Ann Bolland, Nick Hiland
“We are overjoyed by the out pouring of positivity we have received regarding our first ever United We
Feud,” states United Way of Adams County Executive Director, Jenna Hull. “Being able to bring people
from all walks of life together in one room to just have fun is something we loved having the
opportunity to do. Being able to raise over $20,.000 in our first year was a special moment I know
myself, my staff, and our board will never forget. We are so thankful to the community for embracing
United Way of Adams County and all we’re doing to support those who make this community what it is.”
Funds raised during the event will directly support Adams County and the programs that operate within
it.