The Cities | Axis Hotel | Quad City Storm
The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: Mike and Kim Whalen, founders of Heart of America, about the opening of their new property, the Axis Hotel in downtown Moline, how travel is changing and their commitment to the Quad Cities. Also, Gwen Tombergs discusses the new season of the Quad City Storm hockey team and all of their upcoming special events.
2 bedrooms, den, 2 baths at Motor Row Lofts Unit 202
Twenty units at this historic loft conversion are slated to be auctioned on November 15th by Sheldon Good and Company.
Developer Paul Zucker took me on an extended tour of the building and some of the units that will be auctioned.
In this video we visit a high-ceiling unit and also discuss the soundproofing efforts in the building an important consideration in lofts.
Check back for more video from our tour. This video was sponsored by Motor Row Lofts and Sheldon Good.
The Cities | Davenport School Superintendent | Rock Island Grand Prix
The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: Dr. Robert Kobylski is the new Davenport School Superintendent. Jim talks with Dr. Kobylski about his plans for the district. Plus, it’s time for the Rock Island Grand Prix racing over Labor Day weekend. Jim talks with the Grand Prix Director, Roger Ruthhart.
The Cities | Rock Island Preservation Society | Quad Cities Genealogical Conference | WQPT
The Cities with Jim Mertens - What to do with the Rock Island Courthouse? Jim talks with Diane Oestreich of the Rock Island Preservation Society. Also, Sandy Luse from the Quad Cities Genealogical Conference on how you can find your roots. Episode 821 – Original air date: April 19, 2018
Back of the House Sessions: The Way Down Wanderers
Pork & Mindy's Back of the House Sessions - Episode 2 featuring The Way Down Wanderers! Enjoy an exclusive performance by Austin Thompson & Collin Krause of TWDW right from our kitchen, complete with a Jeff Mauro interview of hilarious proportions!
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The Cities | Military Families | Cokie Roberts
The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: Kenneth Preston AUSA Vice President talks about the needs of military families and Jim takes a look back at Cokie Roberts' visit to The Cities in 2014.
The Cities | GAS Feed and Seed Festival | Black Box Theatre | WQPT
The Cities with Jim Mertens – Jim sits down with Sean Moeller about the upcoming
GAS Feed and Seed Festival, a three day music fest coming to the Village of East Davenport. Plus, Lora Adams, co-founder of the new Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline talks about the upcoming season. Episode 708 – Original air date: January 19, 2017
The Cities | Seasonal Flu | QC Environmental Film Series
The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: A strain of flu that's proving tougher than expected and a rise in STD's. Janet Hill of the Rock Island County Health Department talks with Jim about the health challenges ahead. Plus, bringing the world we must protect to the big screen. Kathy Wine, River Action Executive Director talks about their new film series and talk backs.
The Cities I Senior Health Care I Figge Museum French Moderns
The Cities with Jim Mertens - Jim sits down with Jacob Irish of the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging to talk about choices seniors must make to get their health care in order. Also, Tim Schiffer, the Figge Museum Executive Director discusses the new exhibit French Moderns: Monet to Matisse. Episode 847- Original airdate: October 18, 2018
The Cities | The League of United Latin American Citizens | Figge | WQPT
The Cities with Jim Mertens - Jim is joined by two people on the forefront of the immigration debate. Maria Bribriesco is the deputy state director of Lulac The League of United Latin American Citizens, and Jazmin Mewton-Butt the president of Lulac's Davenport Chapter. Then, Steve Sinner Master Woodturner talks about his exhibit at the Figge Art Museum. Episode 816 – Original air date: March 15, 2018
The Cities I PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger I Ready to Run Illinois
The Cities with Jim Mertens – Guests: PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger. Plus, Ready to Run Illinois director Debbie Kepple-Mamros.