MOLINE, ILLINOIS - WQPT's local public affairs program "The Cities," hosted by Jim Mertens, is now being taped at the WQAD studios in Moline.

"The Cities," which premiered on Thanksgiving Day in 2010, features a new opening and graphics and a more intimate set.

"We are excited to be working with WQAD as we enter our fourth year producing 'The Cities,'," said WQPT General Manager Mary Pruess. "We look forward to expanding this partnership in the coming months."

"The Cities" airs on WQPT on Thursdays at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 5:30 pm, and on WVIK on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at noon.

WQPT is a media service of Western Illinois University located in Moline, Illinois.

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