Episodes

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

    Farmers Looking for a Little Certainty and Mercado on 5th Celebrating, Looking to the Future
    May 9 2026
    29 mins
  • East Moline's next phase of infrastructure and regulating Kratom.

    East Moline's next phase of infrastructure and regulating Kratom.
    May 2 2026
    28 mins
  • Dangerous Weather / YouthHope

    Dangerous Weather / YouthHope
    Apr 25 2026
    Jim Mertens talks with Alexander Gibbs, Quad City National Weather Service Meteorologist, about what kind of weather we can expect in the weeks ahead this spring. Jim then talks with YouthHope Executive Director Esther Joy King about the 90th anniversary of YouthHope.
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    27 mins
  • To the Moon and Beyond, and Removing Language Barriers in our Schools.

    To the Moon and Beyond, and Removing Language Barriers in our Schools.
    Apr 18 2026
    25 mins
  • The Political Landscape in Illinois for 2026, and Burlesque Festivals and Events.

    The Political Landscape in Illinois for 2026, and Burlesque Festivals and Events.
    Apr 11 2026
    26 mins
  • Dangers along the Rock River and the Boys of Summer take the field.

    Dangers along the Rock River and the Boys of Summer take the field.
    Apr 4 2026
    26 mins
  • The Holocaust remembered through music and empowering women's entrepreneurship, innovation, and career development.

    The Holocaust remembered through music and empowering women's entrepreneurship, innovation, and career development.
    Mar 28 2026
    26 mins
  • Mental Health and The Police

    Mental Health and The Police
    Mar 21 2026
    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.
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    28 mins