If you are a Blues music fan, Keokuk is the place to be on August 17 and 18 as the "Rollin' On The River Blues Festival will be held at Victory Park on the Keokuk riverfront.
There will be great Blues music on the Riverfront in Keokuk this Friday and Saturday as the 28th Annual Rollin' On the River Bluesfest will be held. This two-night event at Keokuk's Victory Park will feature 7 outstanding acts with "Fast Forward" kicking things off at 6 Friday night and "The Nighthawks" wrapping things up Saturday night.
It has been over a year ago when the Quincy Herald Whig, in their Five on Five feature, asked the question “Is Amtrak Passenger Rail Service Between Hannibal and Quincy a Good Idea?” The consensus over a year ago was that it is a good idea. I agreed then and I still agree now. Last year a group in Hannibal was looking into the feasibility of developing passenger rail service from Hannibal to Quinc
The 27th Annual Rollin' on The River Blues Festival will be held in Keokuk on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. Seven great blues bands will be on the stage during the two day event.
I'm always seeing lists online of "the coolest cities in America" or "the best cities in America" or "the best cities to ... fill in the blank." Every time I see one of these stories, I read it. Sometimes local and regional cities make these lists. Forbes named Quincy one of the "best small places to raise a family" a few years ago. Once, Hannibal was among
One of the fun things to do during a cold month like January is to view the majestic Bald Eagles. This weekend you will get the opportunity at two different locations as the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy will be the sight of Great River Eagle Days and the Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism Bureau will be hosting Bald Eagle Appreciation Days at the River City Mall in Keokuk, Iowa.
I drove across the Bayview Bridge in Quincy last Sunday and as I did I couldn't help but notice the numerous Bald Eagles that were perched on the icebergs in the river and in the trees along the river. All chomping at the "beak" to secure their next meal of fish. Is it me or are you also seeing more of these fabulous birds this year?