Jim Mertens

The Cities

News EN ↓ 32 episoder

The Cities is a local features program hosted by Jim Mertens, broadcast on WQPT on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.

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Jim Mertens

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Siste episode

3. okt 2026

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Episoder

The Political Landscape in Illinois for 2026, and Burlesque Festivals and Events. 11.04.2026 26:23

Dangers along the Rock River and the Boys of Summer take the field. 04.04.2026 25:58

The Holocaust remembered through music and empowering women's entrepreneurship, innovation, and career development. 28.03.2026 26:23

Mental Health and The Police 21.03.2026 27:56

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. Gouri Pitale, VP of Augustana College for Culture & Connections about how and why diversity, equity, and inclusion are important in higher education.

Tough Decisions in Iowa Schools 13.03.2026 27:26

Jim Mertens talks with Bettendorf School Superintendent Dr. Michelle Morse about the changes the legislature is considering.

Canadian Tariffs and Celebrating Irish Traditions and the Great Parade. 07.03.2026 27:39

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.

Learn to Read & Historic QC 21.02.2026 26:15

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.