The Cities

Jim Mertens
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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.

  1. 4h ago

    Davenport Riverfront Bridge and the Future of Public Broadcasting

    The Cities

    26 min

  2. Jun 20

    Illinois Legislative Session - Democrat

    Jim talks with Illinois State Rep Gregg Johnson (D) about the final moments of the Illinois legislative session.

    25 min

  3. Jun 13

    The End of the 2026 Illinois Legislative Session: Democrats

    The Cities

    26 min

  4. Jun 6

    A New Centennial Bridge?

    Host Jim Mertens talks with Michael Kuehn of the Illinois Transportation Department about the plans for the current Centennial Bridge and what the future might hold.

    25 min

  5. May 30

    Homelessness and Changes to Quad Cities International Airport

    The Cities

    27 min

  6. May 23

    Iowa Democrats Watch the 2026 Session End, and a Series of Adventures...Volunteer?

    The Cities

    24 min

  7. May 16

    Iowa Lawmaker's End Their Session. What Did They Do?

    The Cities

    26 min

  8. May 9

    Farmers Looking for a Little Certainty and Mercado on 5th Celebrating, Looking to the Future

    The Cities

    29 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Jim Mertens
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Cities