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This January episode of Wellness Wake-Up Call highlights National Blood Donor Month and the lifesaving impact of blood donation. The segment explains how donated blood supports patients in need, why shortages are common during the winter months, and how easy and safe the donation process can be. -
As winter approaches, the animals of Nahant start to prepare how they will best survive the harsh cold, blowing snow, and frozen ground. Depending on the animal, they will either start packing for a 4 – 5-month tropical vacation or preparing to stay in their marsh neighborhoods all winter.
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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. -
Jim talks with Bishop Dennis Walsh, of the Diocese of Davenport, about the death of the pope, the conclave, and where the Catholic Church is going regarding goals for the future. -
The Iowa Legislature’s 91st General Assembly begins next month. One local representative is proposing paid family leave. -
Building on an existing partnership, Augustana College is acquiring UnityPoint Health Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences in a cashless transaction, expected to take effect June 30, 2026. -
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.
