The Cities
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The Cities is a local features program hosted by Jim Mertens, broadcast on WQPT on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.
The Cities
5d ago
In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the highlights of East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman's State of the City address ..read more
The Cities
1w ago
In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the intersection of politics and entertainment in the Illinois Quad Cities area ..read more
The Cities
2w ago
In this episode, we delve into the state of Rock Island's progress and plans for the future ..read more
The Cities
3w ago
In this episode of The Cities, an exclusive interview with Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati ..read more
The Cities
1M ago
In this episode of the podcast, we explore two exciting topics - the United Way of the Quad Cities Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the renovations happening at the Carnegie Library building in downtown Moline ..read more
The Cities
1M ago
In this episode, we dive into the unusual winter weather patterns that have been observed this year in the Quad Cities region ..read more
The Cities
1M ago
Jim Mertens and guest Keith Boeckelman delve into the world of politics, focusing on the state of Illinois and the upcoming 2020 presidential election ..read more
The Cities
1M ago
Delve into the music scene in the Quad Cities from the 1970s through the 1990s with special guest, Brad Harvey, a musician and founder of Oil Magazine ..read more
The Cities
2M ago
In this episode, we delve into the plans to revitalize the West Side of Rock Island, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the area that has faced neglect over the years ..read more
The Cities
2M ago
In this episode of the podcast, the focus is on the 2024 Iowa caucuses for both Republicans and Democrats. Jim interviews Jeanita McNulty, the Scott County GOP Chair, and Kay Pence, the Scott County Democratic Chair, to gain insights from both sides of the political spectrum ..read more