RiverFest
September 11, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Dear MRN, Did Ernie Banks ever receive a key from the city of Quincy? It appears the former Chicago Cubs great and Hall of Famer did, but it’s uncertain when. Heritage Auctions, an American multi-national auction house based in Dallas, auctioned several items from Banks’ estate on Aug. 19-20. Included was the first professional baseball…
Read Full Article April 21, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Charles Craft had already committed to moving his Riverfest music festival from Ft. Madison, Iowa to Quincy this year. And the City of Quincy is backing up that commitment. Riverfest received a $25,000 grant from the BET on Q Committee on Wednesday. Craft said he was still finalizing some details for the August…
Read Full Article April 8, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY – RiverFest Music Festival is moving from Fort Madison, Iowa, to Quincy this summer and will be held August 4-6. The Fort Madison riverfront is under construction, and RiverFest organizers made the decision to move the event down the Mississippi. Riverfest has been a staple of the Fort Madison community for 30 years. The…
Read Full Article July 02, 2025
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