The Cities with Jim Mertens
The Cities | Rock Island's Courthouse | WIU's New Minor
Season 11 Episode 14 | 28m 29s
The Cities | Rock Island's Courthouse | WIU's New Minor
The Cities with Jim Mertens - Rock Island's issues with an old building and an old political drama. Jim is joined by Richard Brunk Rock Island Board Chairman to discuss the county courthouse and the size of the county board. Plus, Western Illinois University adds a new minor on Social Media. Jim discusses the program with Dr. Josh Averbeck, Associate Professor of Communications.
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The Cities with Jim Mertens is a local public television program presented by WQPT PBS
The Cities is proudly funded by Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home & Crematory.
The Cities with Jim Mertens
The Cities | Rock Island's Courthouse | WIU's New Minor
Season 11 Episode 14 | 28m 29s
The Cities with Jim Mertens - Rock Island's issues with an old building and an old political drama. Jim is joined by Richard Brunk Rock Island Board Chairman to discuss the county courthouse and the size of the county board. Plus, Western Illinois University adds a new minor on Social Media. Jim discusses the program with Dr. Josh Averbeck, Associate Professor of Communications.
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