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Just how tall was the tallest US President?

Title: Just how tall was the tallest US President?
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 9 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: 9 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: 9 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: 9 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: 9 months ago
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✍️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: 9 months ago
Description

Title: 🚜John Deere's Legacy
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 9 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: 9 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: 9 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: 10 months ago
Description

Title: You could learn the Ukulele!
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 10 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: 10 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: 10 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: 10 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: 10 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: 10 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: 10 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: 10 months ago
Description

Title: ̶2̶0̶2̶5̶ 2026
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 10 months ago
Description

Title: Amy DeHaven | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Amy DeHaven, Executive Director of QCAIR, shares why she does what she does and how it impacts the community.

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35 Years of Tourism and Beyond | The Cities

Title: 35 Years of Tourism and Beyond | The Cities
Runtime: 29:04
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, about tourism in the Quad Cities and what Visit Quad Cities is doing to increase tourism and economic development.

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Title: Giving Tuesday 2025
Runtime: 1:15
Date posted: 11 months ago
Description: Donate at bit.ly/wqpt-givingtues
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Title: Happy Thanksgiving!
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description

Title: Alisha Espey | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Alisha Espey, Downtown Davenport Program and Event Director Alternating Currents, shares what inspired her to do what she does.

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The Kickoff to the Christmas Season 🎄| The Cities

Title: The Kickoff to the Christmas Season 🎄| The Cities
Runtime: 27:04
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Festival of Trees Administrator Sandi Burrichter about all things Festival of Trees including their new Quilt Village and Petit Forest. Jim also talks with Brian Allen Quad City Arts Executive Director about all the ways Quad City Arts impacts the community outside of Festival of Trees.

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Title: 🍰🥧
Runtime: 0:17
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: What's your favorite pie? Tell us in the comments below!

Title: 😯 dysfunctional family 😯
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Lora Adams, owner of The Black Box Theatre, talks with Jim about her upcoming play and the dysfunctional family dynamics within the story.

What's going on with Health Care? | The Cities

Title: What's going on with Health Care? | The Cities
Runtime: 28:31
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Jim talks with Community Health Care CEO Tom Bowman about how federal cutbacks are impacting community health care services. Jim also talks with Black Box Theatre owner Lora Adams about her upcoming play.

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Title: Sneak Peak!
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 12 months ago
Description: Tomorrow on The Cities, Tom Bowman, Chief Executive Officer at Community Health Care, Inc., sits down with Jim Mertens.
Watch The Cities Thursdays at 7 PM or watch on demand via the WQPT PBS YouTube channel.

Title: Veteran's Day
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Bill Churchill from the Friends of Veterans Memorial Park talks about the importance of Veteran's Day.

Title: Alexandra Ellis | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Alexandra Ellis, Renew Moline President/CEO, shares what inspired her to do what she does.

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Title: Will the Unhoused Freeze???
Runtime: 1:27
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Rev. Dwight Ford, Executive Director of Project NOW, talks with Jim about Rock Island's new ordinance that severely affect the houseless.

Will the Unhoused Freeze??? | The Cities

Title: Will the Unhoused Freeze??? | The Cities
Runtime: 27:09
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim Mertens talks with Rev. Dwight Ford, Executive Director of Project NOW, about Rock Island's new ordinance that severely affect the houseless. Jim Mertens also talks with Bill Churchill from the Friends of Veterans Memorial Park about the next steps in finishing the park.

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Title: ＳＮＥＡＫＰＥＡＫ of tomorrow’s The Cities
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description

Title: Laura Mahn of NEST Cafe | Civic Spark
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Laura Mahn, founder of NEST Cafe tells us what it is she does and how it impacts the community.

Title: Día de los Muertos: A History
Runtime: 1:08
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description

Title: What's your favorite Halloween movie?
Runtime: 0:14
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Happy Halloween from WQPT!

#Halloween #HappyHalloween #movie #scarymovie #theshining #hocuspocus #itsthegreatpumpkincharliebrown #charliebrown #scream #whatsyourfavoritescarymovie

Title: Oh SNAP! Food Insecurity
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Chris Ford of the River Bend Food Bank talks about food insecurity in rural areas.

Oh SNAP! Where is food insecurity worse? | The Cities

Title: Oh SNAP! Where is food insecurity worse? | The Cities
Runtime: 28:19
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: In this episode of The Cities, host Jim interviews Jayna Gallagher and Chris Ford from the River Bend Food Bank about the Student Hunger Drive and what consequences may come from the lack of SNAP funding. Jim also gets into the Halloween spirit by interviewing Minda Powers-Douglas from QC Haunts and History.

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Davenport Mayoral Debate #politics #iowa #mayor #usa #election #vote #community #policy

Title: Davenport Mayoral Debate #politics #iowa #mayor #usa #election #vote #community #policy
Runtime: 2:28
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim speaks with Davenport mayoral candidates, Judith Lee and Jason Gordon about the issues affecting Davenport citizens, their vision for their role as mayor, and, their reasons for running for the city's highest office.

Davenport Mayoral Candidate Debate | The Cities

Title: Davenport Mayoral Candidate Debate | The Cities
Runtime: 29:03
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim speaks with Davenport mayoral candidates, Judith Lee and Jason Gordon about the issues affecting Davenport citizens, their vision for their role as mayor, and their reasons for running for the city's highest office.

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Title: Nicolina's Turtle Company | The Cities
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim talks to Nicolina Pappas, a 14 year-old who won an International Young Hero Award for her work through her nonprofit, Nicolina's Turtle Company.

Figge Art Museum at 100 & Nicolina's Turtle Company | The Cities

Title: Figge Art Museum at 100 & Nicolina's Turtle Company | The Cities
Runtime: 25:48
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim talks with Melissa Mohr, the Figge Art Museum Executive Director/CEO, about new exhibtions and celebtrations for the Figge turning 100. Next, Jim speaks with Nicolina Pappas,a 14 year old and the creator of Nicolina's Turtle Company about her project and new award.

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On the Western Illinois University Quad City Campus

Title: On the Western Illinois University Quad City Campus
Runtime: 2:25
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Western Illinois University President, talks to Jim about the future of WIU-QC campus in Moline, IL.

Imagination Station & The State of Western Illinois University | The Cities

Title: Imagination Station & The State of Western Illinois University | The Cities
Runtime: 25:26
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim speaks Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Western Illinois University President, about the state of Western Illinois University and developments on the WIU-QC campus. Next, Jim talks with Melissa Gravert, WQPT Outreach and Education Director, about WQPT's annual event, Imagination Station that is coming up on October 11.

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Imagination Station! #event #tickets #free #community #danieltiger #illinois

Title: Imagination Station! #event #tickets #free #community #danieltiger #illinois
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: This year's Imagination Station is coming up quick! Get your free tickets now at wqpt.org/imagine

Title: On Banned Books | The Cities
Runtime: 1:57
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Ryan Collins, Midwest Writers Center Executive Director, talks to the host of "The Cities", Jim Mertens about the growing concern regarding the banning of books.

Banned Books Week & Rock Island's Re-birth | The Cities

Title: Banned Books Week & Rock Island's Re-birth | The Cities
Runtime: 27:24
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim talks with Jack Cullen, Rock Island Downtown Alliance Executive Director, about their Back from the Dead event coming up. In addition to, all of the new and exciting ways that Rock Island is leaning into renovation. Next, Jim speaks with Angela Campbell, Rock Island Public Library Director, and Ryan Collins, Midwest Writers Center Executive Director, about Banned Books Week and the 2025 Banned Book Read-out Day.

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Title: Twin with us at Imagination Station!
Runtime: 0:08
Date posted: 1 year ago
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Passenger Rail Train to Chicago & Senior Resources in the Quad Cities | The Cities #train #senior

Title: Passenger Rail Train to Chicago & Senior Resources in the Quad Cities | The Cities #train #senior
Runtime: 29:29
Date posted: 1 year ago
Description: Jim speaks with members of new Rock Island Passenger Rail Service Committee to discuss developments in the passenger line from Chicago to the Quad Cities. Next, Jim talks to Anika Honaker, Senior Resource Partners Founder, about resources for seniors in the Quad Cities region.

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