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The Cities
Saturday at Noon on WVIK News 90.3 FM and 90.3 HD1.
The Cities is a local features program hosted by Jim Mertens, broadcast on WQPT on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.
Latest Episodes
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The Cities with Jim Mertens is a partnership between WQPT and WVIK, made possible by support from the Joyce and Tony Singh Family Foundation.
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In this episode, we discuss the recently passed budget and new income tax plan in the Iowa Legislature.
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In this episode, we delve into the closure of Arrowhead Ranch, a long-standing residential facility for troubled youth in Illinois. Dr. Luis Moreno, the executive director, provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that ultimately led to the facility's shutdown.
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In this podcast, the focus is on the Handicapped Development Center, now known as Empowering Abilities.