Riverside’s Trekfest Committee is working on plans to build a statue of Captain James T. Kirk in Riverside. The city, which has claimed it’s status as the future birthplace of the fictional Starfleet Captain, is currently raising funds for the project. Riverside Area Community Club President Ken McCracken says, he hopes this year’s Trekfest has a large turnout for the 50th Anniversary of the series.

McCraken says the statue would cost up to $40,000. The 32nd Annual Trekfest will take place June 24th and 25th in Riverside. For more from McCraken listen to today’s In Touch with Southeast Iowa.