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When you think of hibernators, you may think of the typical examples: bears, groundhogs, and bats. It’s not as well-known that queen bumble bees exert a process similar to these hibernators as well! These queens are absolutely essential for the continuation of the colony. Each winter, the new queen will find a spot for shelter to escape the harsh, cold, and nutrient-deficient environment. These spots could be piles of leaf litter, under bushes, or in old burrows. -
Colin Woodard talks about his new book, Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America. The best-selling author of American Nations explores the regional roots of the partisan divide over several key issues (guns, immigration, climate, authoritarianism) and offers ideas on how to unify the nation based on new cultural insights and opinion research.
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The Eldridge City Council voted on Monday, December 15th, to close the facility due to budget constraints. Quad City Rollers Vice President, Melissa Conway, says the team is disappointed to hear the news. -
As we step into a brand-new year, I want to pause and ask: What did last year teach you about yourself? Too often, we rush into resolutions without taking time to reflect. But reflection gives us clarity, and clarity fuels growth. -
As the Quad Cities this week joined with communities nationwide to remember those unhoused people who died over the past year, several local organizations plan to partner to create a badly-needed new emergency winter shelter. -
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This episode we are on location at the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, IL. Jim speaks with the Commander of the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology center, COL. David Guida, about the foundry and legacy of the Rock Island Arsenal and Jim talks with S. Patrick Allie, the Rock Island Arsenal Museum Director, about recent renovations and new exhibits. -
Nationally-eminent historian H.W. Brands discusses his book, Andrew Jackson: His Like and Times, a timely topic since Jackson is one of president Trump's favorites. Brands discusses Jackson's upbringing that shaped his values as president, the "Corrupt Bargain" and the longest campaign for the presidency in 1828, Jackson's appeal to voters, his role in what Brands calls the beginning of American democracy and its first true test, and the similarities and differences between Jackson and Trump. -
Augustana College’s Center for Advancement of Community Health and Wellness is partnering with local nonprofits and a Quad Cities clinic to collect data on prenatal care. -
In 2024-25, WQPT (the QC PBS station) received $846,207 from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, accounting for 54% of its annual budget. General Manager Dawn Schmitt said cuts will leave the station with just five full-time staff come Jan. 1. WQPT, a public media service of Western Illinois University, Moline, is not considering cutting the number of hours they are on the air, which is 24 hours a day. -
This episode of Talking Art features Hallie Weis, an editor at Fresh Films, a nonprofit focused on building strong foundations in filmmaking for youth and young adults. Hallie discusses Fresh Films’ programs that support emerging creators, highlighting hands-on learning, mentorship, and the importance of post-production skills in shaping confident storytellers. The conversation explores how early access to film education helps young artists develop both technical ability and creative voice. -
The Quad Cities Community Foundation announced Tuesday, December 16th, that the Quad Cities Housing Council (QCHC) will receive its 2025 Transformation Grant ($300,000 over three years), in support of the region’s first large-scale, multi-agency affordable housing development initiative.
