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Title: Son Remembers Dad's Service🏅
Runtime: 1:40
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: The son of Edward Steelandt, local veteran, remembers a story of his service.

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Title: 👀He Flew Everywhere✈️
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Barney Young, local veteran, tells his Story of Service.

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Title: ✈️Welcome Home✈️
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Marvin Strum, local veteran, tells his Story of Service.

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Title: He Now Helps Other Veterans
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Andrew Gates, local veteran, tells his Story of Service.

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Title: Marathon Iowa Session | The Cities
Runtime: 26:28
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Host Jim Mertens talks with Iowa Rep. Gary Mohr (R) about the close of the 2026 Iowa session.

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Title: Felix Vallejo | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Local historic preservationist Felix Vallejo shares why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: 👀He Spied On The Russians
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Steve Whan, local veteran, tells his Story of Service.

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Allan Ross, local veteran, tells his Story of Service.

Title: Allan Ross, local veteran, tells his Story of Service.
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: To view more local veteran's stories, watch Stories of Service at to.wqpt.org/stories-of-service.

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Title: Uncertainty for Farmers? | The Cities
Runtime: 28:49
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Host Jim Mertens talks with Brian Corkill of the Illinois Farm Bureau about the Farm Bill currently on debate in Washington as well as other uncertainties farmers are facing. Jim also talks with Frances Williams about the upcoming Mercado on Fifth season.

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Title: Eric Sorensen | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Illinois Representative Eric Sorensen shares why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: 📸Did You Know?🎞️
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Watch American Experiences' Mr. Polaroid on WQPT PBS today! Visit wqpt.org/passport to learn more.

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East Moline Infrastructure & Regulating Kratom | The Cities

Title: East Moline Infrastructure & Regulating Kratom | The Cities
Runtime: 27:58
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with East Moline City Administrator Mark Rothert about the changing infrastructure of East Moline. Jim also talks with Kennon Neal from the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (CADS) about the dangers of Kratom.

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Title: Eduardo Perez | Civic Spark
Runtime: 2:01
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Eduardo Perez of the WIU-QC Bilingual Early Learning Center, tells us why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Thank You to all of our presenters and speakers!

Title: Thank You to all of our presenters and speakers!
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Special Thank You to all of our presenters and speakers at this past Saturday's Multilingual Education Conference! Thank you for inspiring us all!

Title: Dangerous Weather | The Cities
Runtime: 27:24
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Alexander Gibbs, Quad City National Weather Service Meteorologist, about what kind of weather we can expect in the weeks ahead this spring. Jim then talks with YouthHope Executive Director Esther Joy King about the 90th anniversary of YouthHope.

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Artemis II and Multilingual Education | The Cities

Title: Artemis II and Multilingual Education | The Cities
Runtime: 25:01
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Augustana College Associate Professor of Physics Dr. William Peterson about the Artemis II mission and other projects NASA has been working on. Jim also talks with WQPT Educational Outreach Director Melissa Gravert about WQPT's Multilingual Education Conference.

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Political Theatre and Burlesque Shows | The Cities

Title: Political Theatre and Burlesque Shows | The Cities
Runtime: 26:44
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Dr. Keith Boeckelman, Western Illinois University Political Scientist about the Illinois legislature and the pivot towards the upcoming elections. Jim also talks with Manhattan about her upcoming Burlesque Festival, Wickedest City.

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Title: Old Dams & Baseball | The Cities
Runtime: 26:15
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Illinois State Sen. Mike Halpin (D) Rock Island about the dangers of two old dams along the Rock River and whether they should be removed. Jim also talks with the Quad Cities River Bandits General Manager Julia McNeil about the upcoming baseball season.

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Title: Violins for Hope | The Cities
Runtime: 26:56
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Allan Ross, executive director of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, about the many opportunities to experience Violins for Hope and what the project means for the community. Jim also talks with Maria Contreras Huerta and Rachel Pitchford about the upcoming GLOW Conference.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - Interview with Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities Allan Ross
14:08 - Visit Quad Cities
14:57 - Interview with Maria Contreras Huerta and Rachel Pitchford
25:16 - Civic Spark
26:31 - Ending

Mental Health and the Police | The Cities

Title: Mental Health and the Police | The Cities
Runtime: 28:09
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Bettendorf Police Chief Doug Scott about the steps the police are taking to better handle mental health crisis. Jim also talks with Dr. Gauri Pitale, VP of Augustana College' office for Culture & Connections about how and why diversity, equity, and inclusion are important in higher education.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - Interview with Bettendorf Police Chief Doug Scott
17:01 - Visit Quad Cities
18:00 - Interview with VP of Augustana College' office for Culture & Connections Dr. Gauri Pitale
26:33 - Civic Spark
27:44 - Ending

Title: Daniel Sheridan | Civic Spark
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Daniel Sheridan, United Way Community Impact Senior Vice President, tells us why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: Cory Holloway | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Cory Holloway, Eastern Iowa Community College Human-Centered Culture Specialist, tells us why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Tough Decisions in Iowa Schools | The Cities

Title: Tough Decisions in Iowa Schools | The Cities
Runtime: 27:42
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Bettendorf School Superintendent Dr. Michelle Morse about the changes the legislature is considering in Iowa schools.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - Interview with Bettendorf School Superintendent Dr. Michelle Morse
21:14 - Visit Quad Cities
22:13 - Daniel Stratman, “Satisfied”
25:55 - Civic Spark
27:17 - Ending

Tariffs and Our Friends to the North | The Cities

Title: Tariffs and Our Friends to the North | The Cities
Runtime: 28:01
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Beth Richardson, Canadian Counsul General in Minneapolis, about the increasing tension between the US and Canada. Jim also talks with Joseph Patrick Dooley of the St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities about the St. Patricks Grand Parade that spans Rock Island and Davenport.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Interview with Beth Richardson, Canadian Counsul General in Minneapolis
11:32 - Visit Quad Cities
12:26 - Interview with Joseph Patrick Dooley of the St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities
26:07 - Civic Spark
27:29 - Ending

Title: Col. David Guida | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Col. David Guida tells us about why he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: We love our PBS Kid!
Runtime: 0:16
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description

Title: Cindy Diehl Yang | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Cindy Diehl Yang, Putnam Museum President, tells us why she does what she does and how it impacts the community.

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Learn to Read & Historic QC | The Cities

Title: Learn to Read & Historic QC | The Cities
Runtime: 26:28
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Christine Barth of the Scott Country Library System about their new collection of phonics based books and resources. He also talks with Christina Kastell, Putnam Museum Curator, about her new podcast that focuses on the history of the Quad Cities in the lead up to America's 250th birthday.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - Interview with Christine Barth of the Scott Country Library System
14:16 - Visit Quad Cities
15:10 - Interview with Christina Kastell, Putnam Museum Curator
24:32 - Civic Spark
26:03 - Ending

Title: Brooke Barnes | Civic Spark
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Brooke Barnes, deputy director of Scott County Health Department, shares why she does what she does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: 🧩👩‍🦰
Runtime: 0:05
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Stream "The Puzzle Lady" on WQPT PBS Passport starting Thursday, February 19th.
Meet Cora Felton, AKA “The Puzzle Lady.” Cora’s eccentric, no-nonsense approach proves a perfect way to outwit the murderers, con men and corrupt officials that stand in her way. The Puzzle Lady streamed in the UK under the title "Murder Most Puzzling."

Title: Spotting Human Trafficking | The Cities
Runtime: 27:27
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Sara K. about the signs of human trafficking. Jim also talks with wildlife biologist Kelly McKay about eagle counting.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - Interview with Sara K, Braking Traffic Advocate
13:21 - Visit Quad Cities
14:13 - Interview with Wildlife Biologist Kelly McKay
26:04 - Civic Spark
27:01 - Ending

Just how tall was the tallest US President?

Title: Just how tall was the tallest US President?
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: WQPT offices are closed today, February 12th, in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

Title: How Many Did You Get?
Runtime: 0:43
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Tomorrow is Abraham Lincoln's 217th Birthday! How many of these trivia questions did you get right? Let us know in the comments below, or drop a fun fact that we missed!
WQPT offices will be closed tomorrow, February 12th, in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

Title: Happy 222nd Birthday John Deere!
Runtime: 1:10
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: You can learn more about John Deere in the interview Jim had with John Deere Historian Neil Dahlstrom on The Cities!

Title: The State of Moline, IL | The Cities
Runtime: 27:17
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Moline Mayor Rayapati about the state of the city and what we can expect in this new year.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Interview with Moline Mayor Rayapati
18:54 - Visit Quad Cities
19:48 - Jenny Lynn Stacy “Nothing To Lose”
24:18 - Civic Spark
26:44 - Ending

Title: We ❤️ WQPT!
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: What do you love about WQPT? Let us know in the comments below!

✍️Note to self: Don't take the last soda on a Friday afternoon 😬

Title: ✍️Note to self: Don't take the last soda on a Friday afternoon 😬
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

Title: 🚜John Deere's Legacy
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: This week on The Cities, Jim speaks with John Deere Historian Neil Dahlstrom about the life and legacy of John Deere ahead of his 222nd Birthday.

Title: Changing Iowa Universities | The Cities
Runtime: 27:50
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Iowa State Rep. Taylor Collins about changing what's taught in Iowa universities. Jim also talks with John Deere historian Neil Dahlstrom about John Deere's 222nd birthday.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:26 - Interview with State Rep. Taylor Collins
15:41 - Visit Quad Cities
16:53 - Interview with Historian Neil Dahlstrom
26:06 - Civic Spark
27:12 - Ending

Title: ＳＮＥＡＫ　ＰＥＡＫ
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Tomorrow on The Cities, Jim speaks with Iowa State Rep. Taylor Collins about college curriculum and DEI. Watch The Cities Thursdays at 7 PM or watch on-demand via the WQPT PBS YouTube channel.

Last Thursday on the Cities, Jim Mertens KCRG talked with Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris.

Title: Last Thursday on the Cities, Jim Mertens KCRG talked with Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris.
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

Title: You could learn the Ukulele!
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: This week on The Cities, Jim talks with Brian Alm, Egyptologist and CommUniversity lecturer, about the opportunities the community can take advantage of at CommUniversity.

Title: You Could Learn the Uke! | The Cities
Runtime: 27:24
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris about the State of Rock Island. He also talks with Brian Alm, Egyptologist and CommUniversity lecturer, about the opportunities the community can take advantage of at CommUniversity.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Interview with Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris
11:59 - Visit Quad Cities
12:53 - Interview with Egyptologist and CommUniversity lecturer Brian Alm
25:23 - Civic Spark
26:57 - Ending

The Cities | Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris

Title: The Cities | Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: This week on The Cities, Jim Mertens talks with Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris about the State of Rock Island.

Title: Best. Decision. Ever.
Runtime: 0:12
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description

2026 Illinois Legislative Session: What to Expect | The Cities

Title: 2026 Illinois Legislative Session: What to Expect | The Cities
Runtime: 25:59
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: In this episode Jim Mertens talks with Illinois Senator Mike Halpin and Illinois Representative Tony McCombie about what we can expect during the 2026 Illinois legislative session.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - Interview with Illinois Senator Mike Halpin
13:38 - Visit Quad Cities
14:34 - Interview with Illinois Representative Tony McCombie
24:15 - Civic Spark
25:27 - Ending

Title: Brett Hitchcock | Civic Spark
Runtime: 1:21
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Brett Hitchcock, vice president of Circa '21, shares why he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Expecting What? Iowa Legislative Session | The Cities

Title: Expecting What? Iowa Legislative Session | The Cities
Runtime: 27:56
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description: In this episode Jim Mertens talks with Iowa Representative Gary Mohr and Iowa Senator Cindy Winckler about what we can expect during the 2026 Iowa legislative session.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Interview with Iowa Representative Gary Mohr
14:25 - Visit Quad Cities
15:24 - Interview with Iowa Senator Cindy Winckler
26:13 - Civic Spark
27:22 - Ending

He's been saying that since before iphones had siri 😲

Title: He's been saying that since before iphones had siri 😲
Runtime: 0:13
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

Title: ̶2̶0̶2̶5̶ 2026
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 9 months ago
Description

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