WQPT QUAD CITIES PBS
The Cities | VA Health Care | Local Archaeological Excavation
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- The Cities | VA Health Care | Local Archaeological Excavation
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- 28:46
- Date posted
- 5 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
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- 29:00
- Date posted
- 5 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
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- 28:00
- Date posted
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 years ago
- Description
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- Let's Explore with Mr. Scott | More Sculptures!
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
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- Let's Explore with Mr. Scott | Sundials
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- A Moment with Bishop Jimmie Horton
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Pastor of Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport, Iowa
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- A Conversation with Bishop Jimmie Horton
- Runtime
- 17:54
- Date posted
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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
- 5 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.
For more information: National Human Trafficking Hotline (888) 373-7888.
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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.
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- The Cities | Siege on the Capitol
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - A siege on the capitol...The impact felt worldwide and here in The Cities. Jim talks with Rep. Cheri Bustos (D) Illinois and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) Iowa about last weeks events.
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- Let's Explore with Mr. Scott | Close to Home!
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- First “Let’s Explore the World with Mr. Scott!” with Mr. Scott in Puerto Rico!
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- The Cities | Immigrants in Iowa | World Relief Quad Cities
- Runtime
- 28:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Iowa lawmakers get ready to start legislating, are we still a welcoming community when it comes to immigrants? Jim is joined by State Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R) LeClaire, Iowa and State Rep. Phyllis Thede (D) Bettendorf, Iowa. Plus, Laura Fontaine Director of World Relief Quad Cities.
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- The Cities | Quad Cities YMCA
- Runtime
- 28:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - A new era for the YMCA and performers getting back to work. Jim is joined by Julie Larson Quad Cities YMCA President/CEO and Michael Romkey Bucktown Revue.
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- The Cities | Covid-19 Vaccine
- Runtime
- 28:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - The Coronavirus vaccine has arrived. Now What? Jim is joined by Dr. Kurt Anderson Genesis Health Chief Medical Officer. Plus Mike Schulz River Cities Reader.
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- The Cities | Iowa's Second Congressional District Election
- Runtime
- 28:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - A six-vote difference after almost 400 thousand votes were cast. Jim talks with the candidates who ran for the Iowa Second Congressional District. Rep.-Elect Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) Iowa and Rita Hart (D) Iowa Congressional Candidate.
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- The Fight For The Female Vote
- Runtime
- 26:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
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- The Cities | New Covid Treatment | Pandemic in Rural Communities
- Runtime
- 28:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Dr. Mark Meeker of OSF Health Care discusses a new Covid antibody nicknamed Bam to treat a select few Covid patients, and Cheryl Lee Whiteside County Public Health Administrator talks about rural communities are handling the virus right now.
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- Artists In Profile | The Westbrook Singers
- Runtime
- 57:49
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Westbrook Singers present an hour of Gospel music on WQPT
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- The Cities | Festival of Trees 2020
- Runtime
- 28:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: Festival of Trees looks different this year but the mission remains the same. Jim is joined by Kaleigh Trammell Festival of Trees Administrator and Kevin Maynard Quad City Arts Executive Director.
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- Genesis Remembrance Tree Celebration
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This special presentation, featuring Genesis Health Systems Remembrance Tree Celebration includes readings, musical selections, and an opportunity for reflection and celebration.
Learn more: https://www.genesishealth.com/giving/projects--events/genesis-remembrance-tree
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- The Cities | Thanksgiving 2020
- Runtime
- 28:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Guests: Jim sits down with Bob Vogelbaugh "Mr. Thanksgiving" organizer, to talk about changes for this year's community Thanksgiving dinner. Diners will drive up and get their dinners boxed. Plus, John Marx columnist talks about retirement and what's ahead.
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- The Cities | Lt. Gen. Thomas James | Holiday Pop Up
- Runtime
- 28:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: Jim is joined by Lt. Gen. Thomas James, Jr. First Army Commanding General to talk about how the Covid is affecting Arsenal Island. Plus, Geoff Manis Moline Centre Main Street Manager brings us up-to-date on Moline Centre's new Holiday Pop Up event.
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- The Cities | 2020 Election Results
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - What happened during the election? What did we learn? Jim sits down with David Millage Scott County Republican Chairperson and Elesha Gayman Scott County Democratic Chairperson.
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- The Cities | Rising COVID-19 Positivity Rates
- Runtime
- 28:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens - Jim is joined by Tom Bowman from Community Health Care to discuss the rising Covid-19 positivity rates in Northwest Illinois.
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- The Cities | Iowa State Senator Marianette Miller-Meeks (R) and Iowa Rita Hart (D).
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Cities with Jim Mertens: Jim talks with Iowa candidate for US Representative, former Iowa State Senator Rita Hart (D) and Iowa State Senator Marianette Miller-Meeks (R) both running for the 2nd District seat.
