WQPT QUAD CITIES PBS
The Cities | College Hazing | Covid and Mental Health
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- The Cities | College Hazing | Covid and Mental Health
- Runtime
- 28:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Taylor Zeigler WIU Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator and Rock Island County Health Department discusses hazing and how to prevent it on college campuses. Plus, Michael Lightbody Iowa Compass Program Manager talks about a statewide campaign to deal with Covid related mental health issues.
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- The Cities | World Relief and Afghan Refugees | Bucktown Revue
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- 25:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Erica Parrigin of World Relief talks about the humanitarian effort to bring Afghan refugees to a safe home nearby, and Bucktown is finally hitting the stage. Jim talks with Michael Romkey of the Bucktown Revue.
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- The Cities | Covid-19 Update | Rock Island Grand Prix
- Runtime
- 26:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Roger Ruthhart of the Rock Island Grand Prix talks with host Jim Mertens about the event happening this weekend. Plus, explore the latest Covid-19 surge and its impact on children with Janet Hill of the Rock Island County Health Department.
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- The Cities | Hair Style Bias in Schools | Rock Island County Recycling
- Runtime
- 28:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Ida Nelson discusses the new Illinois law which bans ‘hairstyle discrimination’ in schools. Plus Brandon Melton, Rock Island County Waste Management Commission, discusses recycling.
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- The Cities | Marijuana in the Classroom | Moline Zip Lines
- Runtime
- 29:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Jim talks with WIU Anthropology Professor Heather McIlvaine-Newsad; and Alexandra Elias from Renew Moline.
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- The Cities | WIU's New School Year | Dr. Guiyou Huang
- Runtime
- 28:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - A new school year looms at Western Illinois University. What's happening this year at Moline's Riverfront campus. Jim talks with Dr. Guiyou Huang Western Illinois University President and Doug Shaw WIU Board of Trustees Chairman.
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- The Cities | Schools Opening | Rock Island Arsenal
- Runtime
- 27:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Jim is joined by Dr. Reginald Lawrence Rock Island-Milan School Superintendent to talk about schools opening. Plus Colonel Shari Bennett Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center Commander at the Rock Island Arsenal.
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- The Cities | Bix Festival's 50th Anniversary | Healthcare Access
- Runtime
- 28:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - What to to make sure that everyone has a fair shake at health care, and 50-years of celebrating the music of Bix Beiderbecke. Jim sits down to talk with Tom Bowman of Community Health Care and Steve Trainor from the Bix Memorial Jazz Festival.
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- The Cities | Iowa Redistricting | Safer Foundation
- Runtime
- 28:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Trying to draw a map by committee and what to do with kids after they've served their time behind bars. Jim sits down to talk with Jazmin Newton Iowa Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission and Brian Monroe of the Safer Foundation.
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- The Cities | Amazon's New Warehouse | Job Market
- Runtime
- 29:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - A future with Amazon and are you ready for changes in the job market? Join Jim and his guests Paul Rumler Quad Cities Chamber President/CEO and Martha Garcia-Tappa of Iowa Works.
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- The Cities | Questioning Iowa's Caucuses | Library-YMCA Partnership
- Runtime
- 27:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Do the Iowa Caucuses have any national support left? Plus, exercise for the body and mind. Jim talks with State Rep. Ross Wilburn Iowa Democratic Party Chair and Anika Martin Two Rivers YMCA.
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- The Cities | Covid-19 Update | Thanksgiving in July
- Runtime
- 27:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Where are we with Covid? Jim talks with Dr. Toyosi Olutade UnityPoint Trinity Chief Medical Officer. Plus, Thanksgiving in July? Betsy Vanausdeln Associate Director of Churches United explains.
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- The Cities | Illinois Redistricting | Pink Dynamic Dolls
- Runtime
- 28:47
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Illinois Democrats drew up new redistricting lines. Republicans say they didn't get any say over the map. Jim talks with Rock Island County Democratic Chair, State Rep. Mike Halpin (D) Moline, Illinois. Then Jim talks with Qunitta Jones, CEO of Pink Dynamic Dolls, a dance troupe in downtown Moline. Plus, Josh Duffee and His Orchestra mark 20 years of playing with a special concert at Rock Island's Lincoln Park.
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- The Cities | Social Justice in Higher Education | Escaping Poverty
- Runtime
- 29:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Seeking justice in society, and all of our lives. Opening doors to get out of poverty and one of the best deals in Real Estate. Jim is joined by Kelli Larrabee, WIU Graduate Admissions Counselor, Loredia Nunn-Dixon from Open Door Crisis Assistance Program and Bruce Berger of the Davenport Community and Economic Development.
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- The Cities | Responsible Fatherhood | Local Chalk Artists
- Runtime
- 28:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - What makes a good father? Find out about a nationwide push for better dads. Plus, the Moline Foundations efforts to better our area and chalk artists get creative. Jim's guests this week are Jeffery Leving, Chairman of the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood, Paul Plagenz President of the Moline Foundation, and Karie Gilson from Quad City Arts.
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- Juneteenth: A Celebration
- Runtime
- 35:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Juneteenth: A Celebration was inspired by the the Friends of MLK Juneteenth Quad Cities Committee. Featuring performances by Charlotte Boyer (The Voice), Kira Rangel (Beehive: A 60's Musical at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse), members of various casts of the musical "Hamilton," Pink Dynamic Dolls of Moline and archival performances by The Westbrook Singers.
Airing on WQPT Saturday, June 19 at 4:00 pm and available on the WQPT YouTube Channel and WQPT Passport.
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- The Cities | VA Health Care | Local Archaeological Excavation
- Runtime
- 28:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Cindy McGee, Veterans Administration Clinic Manager talks with Jim about ensuring veterans receive the attention they need, especially during the pandemic. Plus, Dr. Andrea Alveshere Western Illinois University Assistant Professor of Anthropology, discusses the excavation at the Orendorf site in Fulton County.
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- The Cities | Iowa State Senator Chris Cournoyer (R) | Courtney Lyon, Ballet Quad Cities
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Iowa State Senator Chris Cournoyer (R) joins Jim to discuss the just-completed Iowa Legislative session. Plus, Courtney Lyon, Ballet Quad Cities Artistic Director, talks with Jim about the upcoming ballet season.
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- The Cities | Covid-19 Vaccine for 12+ Approved | New Putnam Exhibit
- Runtime
- 28:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Children 12 and over may now get the COVID-19 vaccine. What should parents do? Janet Hill of the Rock Island County Health Department joins Jim to answer that question. Plus, the new exhibit at the Putnam is unveiled. Rachel Mullins Putnam Museum President/CEO makes the exciting announcement.
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- The Cities | Cheri Bustos | Kids and Covid
- Runtime
- 29:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - After 10 years U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-Illinois) discusses her decision not to run again. Plus Katrina Eirinberg, Mental Health Therapist Skip Along Family and Community Services, talks about the emotional toll of COVID19 on children.
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- Let's Explore with Mr. Scott | Butterfly Sculpture
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Find more Mr. Scott at https://wqpt.org/explore/
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- Let's Explore with Mr. Scott | Metamorphosis
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Let's Explore with Mr. Scott | More Sculptures!
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Visit us at https://wqpt.org/explore/
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- Let's Explore with Mr. Scott | Sundials
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- A Moment with Bishop Jimmie Horton
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of Gospel Mission Temple in Davenport, Iowa
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- A Moment with Rev. Mason Parks
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of New Journey African Methodist Episcopal Church in East Moline, Illinois
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- A Moment with Rev. Steve Perkins
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Davenport, Iowa
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- A Moment with Ryan Saddler
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa
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- A Moment with Rev. Rogers Kirk
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport, Iowa
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- Title
- A Conversation with Bishop Jimmie Horton
- Runtime
- 17:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of Gospel Mission Temple in Davenport, Iowa
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- A Conversation with Rev. Mason Parks
- Runtime
- 7:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of New Journey African Methodist Episcopal Church in East Moline, Illinois
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- The Cities | 2020 Census Results | Local Wetlands
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - You've been told to take part in the census because a loss of people could be a loss of representation. Now that has happened Jim talks with Madeleine Doubek, CHANGE Illinois Executive Director, to find out next steps. Plus, Amy Loving, Nahant Marsh Education Director, discusses a refreshing change of pace in the marsh.
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- The Cities | Derek Chauvin Verdict | Flood Protection Plans
- Runtime
- 27:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Davenport NAACP President Michael Guster discusses the impact of the Derek Chauvin verdict in Minnesota. Plus, Clay Merritt, Davenport Assistant Public Works Director, discusses flood protection activities.
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- The Cities | Dealing with Parkinson's
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Questioning the COVID19 vaccines. Plus, Tom Vacarro Parkinson's Disease Activist and Roma Taylor Scott County Health Department.
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- The Cities | Moline Mayor-Elect Sangeetha Rayapati
- Runtime
- 26:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Jim welcomes Moline mayor-elect Sangeetha Rayapati who discusses assuming the reins at Moline's City Hall. Plus, Reverend Dwight Ford discusses Q2030, an initiative to make the Quad Cities area bigger, better and brighter.
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- The Cities | Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Runtime
- 26:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Jim Talks with Brooke Hendrickx of the Child Abuse Council about the Breasia Terrell case and all of those unreported cases of child abuse. Also, the Illinois 4-H says the racial justice demonstrations of last summer spurred the organization to intensify its commitment to address existing racism and disparities in its own program. Jim talks with Dr. Lisa Diaz who leads the University of Illinois extension’s 4-H program serving nearly 200,000 children and young adults across the state.
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- A Conversation with Rev. Steve Perkins
- Runtime
- 17:41
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Davenport, Iowa
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- A Conversation with Ryan Saddler
- Runtime
- 8:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa
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- A Conversation with Rev. Rogers Kirk Jr.
- Runtime
- 7:08
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport, Iowa
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- The Cities | 2021 Rock Island Mayoral Election
- Runtime
- 27:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Rock Island Candidates for Mayor sit down to talk with Jim about their top priorities to lead one of the biggest communities in ‘the cities.” Jim is joined by Mayor Mike Thoms and Thurgood Brooks, Rock Island Mayoral Candidate.
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- The Cities | Moline Mayoral Election
- Runtime
- 26:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Jim talks with the candidates for Mayor of Moline. Sangeetha Rayapati, a professor of music at Augustana College and currently the President of the Moline-Coal Valley Board. Followed by businesswoman Stephanie Acri who won the election to the Mayor's office four years ago.
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- The Cities | Rock Island's Courthouse | WIU's New Minor
- Runtime
- 28:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Jim is joined by Richard Brunk Rock Island County Board Chairman to discuss the county courthouse and the size of the county board. Plus, Western Illinois University adds a new minor on Social Media. Jim discusses the program with Dr. Josh Averbeck, Associate Professor of Communications.
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- The Cities | Spring Flooding | Local Theaters Reopen
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - There may be something missing this spring—the threat of flooding. Jim is joined by Jessica Brooks National Weather Service Hydrologist. Plus, area theaters are beginning to reopen. Brett Hitchcock of Circa '21 talks with Jim about the challenges.
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- The Cities | Illinois Budget | New Figge Exhibit
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Guests include Tony McCombie (R) Illinois State Representative who discusses the Illinois Governor's budget. Plus, take a look at over two centuries of unique art at the Figge Museum in Davenport with its executive director, Michelle Hargrave.
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- The Cities | WIU's New President | Spring Flood Potential
- Runtime
- 28:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Western Illinois University has a new president and a full place of challenges before him. Jim talks with Dr. Guiyou Huang about his mission and priorities. Plus, as the snow melts are we ready to face the rising waters of the Mississippi? Jim discusses it with Denise Bulat Bi-State Regional Planning Commission.
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- The Cities | Pandemic Economics | Covid-19 Vaccine Difficulties
- Runtime
- 27:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Thomas Sadler, Western Illinois University Economics Professor joins Jim to discuss the health of our economy and his book "Pandemic Economics." Plus, Laura Kopp, President and CEO of CASI discusses issues facing seniors trying to get the COVID19 vaccine.
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- The Cities | Davenport Schools | Salvation Army
- Runtime
- 28:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Davenport Schools, facing big changes in the classroom and outside. Jim welcomes TJ Schneckloth, Davenport School Superintendent. Plus, Major Robert Doliber Salvation Army discusses how their organization y is helping the community after the success of the 2020 Kettle Campaign.
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- The Cities | Covid-19 Vaccine
- Runtime
- 26:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - When will you get your shot in the arm? Jim talks with Janet Hill from the Rock Island County Health Department. Michael Miller from River Bend Foodbank discusses their upcoming plans.
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- The Cities | Iowa Republicans after Donald Trump
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: Republicans after Donald Trump...and what you don't know about the dangers of trafficking. Jim is joined by Jeff Kaufmann Iowa Republican Party Chairman and Maggie Tinsman Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking.
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- The Cities | The Auction is at Your House | Illinois Policing Bill
- Runtime
- 27:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Guests: A controversial Illinois Policing bill, safety at the capitol and The Auction is at Your House. It's all on The Cities as Jim sits down to talk with State Rep. Mike Halpin (D) Rock Island, State Rep. Daniel Swanson (R) Woodhull and Dawn Schmitt WQPT Interim General Manager.
