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Title: Gary Mohr | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Iowa State Representative Gary Mohr shares what it is he does and how it impacts the community.

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The literary crisis will not overtake the Quad Cities if we have anything to say about it! 📚

Title: The literary crisis will not overtake the Quad Cities if we have anything to say about it! 📚
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 4 months ago
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Title: ❤️🤍💙
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Have a great Fourth of July! Happy 250th to the United States!

Title: How many did you know??
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description

Founding Father had a grudge against July 4th

Title: Founding Father had a grudge against July 4th
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Whether you celebrate the John Adams way (today) or on the 4th, Happy Independence Day!

#250 #america250 #independenceday #thisdayinhistory #fourthofjuly #fourthofjulyweekend #july2 #americanhistory #america #history #usa #funfacts #foundingfathers #foundingfather

Future of Public Broadcasting | The Cities

Title: Future of Public Broadcasting | The Cities
Runtime: 26:37
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with WQPT General Manager Dawn Schmitt about where WQPT is at and what the future looks like. Jim also talks with Kyle Carter of the Downtown Davenport Partnership about the new bridge on the Davenport riverfront.

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Title: Jeff Kirwan | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: Illinois Farm Bureau District Director Jeff Kirwan shares what it is he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: Tom Fisher-King | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 4 months ago
Description: CEO of the Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Tom Fisher-King shares what it is he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: Democrat Budget | The Cities
Runtime: 25:58
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Illinois State Rep and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie about the Illinois legislative session including the Democrat budget and the future of The Bears.

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Title: Nicole Carkner | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Executive Director of the Quad City Health Initiative Nicole Carkner shares what it is she does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: Gregg Johnson | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Illinois Representative Gregg Johnson shares why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Illinois Legislative Session - Democrat | The Cities

Title: Illinois Legislative Session - Democrat | The Cities
Runtime: 26:38
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Illinois State Rep Gregg Johnson (D) about the final moments of the Illinois legislative session.

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Title: Kassie Daley | Civic Spark
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Western Illinois University Director of Admissions Kassie Daley shares why it is she does what she does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: Tyler Mitchell | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Tyler Mitchell of The Project of the Quad Cities shares why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: A New Centennial Bridge? | The Cities
Runtime: 25:50
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Host Jim Mertens talks with Michael Kuehn of the Illinois Transportation Department about the plans for the current Centennial Bridge and what the future might hold.

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Homelessness is Not Just a Winter Problem | The Cities

Title: Homelessness is Not Just a Winter Problem | The Cities
Runtime: 28:03
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Host Jim Mertens talks with Project NOW Executive Director Rev. Dwight Ford about the ongoing need to meet the needs of the unsheltered. Jim Mertens also talks with Ashleigh Johnston of the Quad Cities International Airport about the updates we'll soon see at the airport.

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Title: Jerry Jones | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Martin Luther King Center Executive Director Jerry Jones shares why it is he does what he does and how it impacts the community.

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Title: Rep Tony McCombie | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Illinois Representative Tony McCombie shares why it is she does what she does and how it impacts the community.

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The End of the Iowa Session | The Cities

Title: The End of the Iowa Session | The Cities
Runtime: 24:55
Date posted: 5 months ago
Description: Host Jim Mertens talks with Sen. Cindy Winkler about the outcomes of the latest Iowa Session. Jim also talks with WQPT Director of Education and Outreach about WQPT's Summer of Adventure.

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Title: Son Remembers Dad's Service🏅
Runtime: 1:40
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: The son of Edward Steelandt, local veteran, remembers a story of his service.

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#memorialday #military #militaryhistory #storyofservice #memorialday2026 #army #brave #veteran #veterans #herostories #hero #IL #Illinois #IA #Iowa #quadcities #qc #WQPT #history #wwiiaircraft #unitedstatesarmy

Title: 👀He Flew Everywhere✈️
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 6 months ago
Description: Barney Young, local veteran, tells his Story of Service.

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Title: ✈️Welcome Home✈️
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 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: 6 months ago
Description: Watch American Experiences' Mr. Polaroid on WQPT PBS today! Visit wqpt.org/passport to learn more.

#Polaroid #MrPolaroid #AmericanExperience #InstantPhoto #InstantPhotography #filmcamera #instax #instaxcamera #polaroidcamera

East Moline Infrastructure & Regulating Kratom | The Cities

Title: East Moline Infrastructure & Regulating Kratom | The Cities
Runtime: 27:58
Date posted: 6 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: 6 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: 7 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: 7 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: 7 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: 7 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: 7 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: 7 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: 7 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: 7 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 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: 8 months ago
Description

Title: Cindy Diehl Yang | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 9 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: 9 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: 9 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: 9 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: 9 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

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