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It’s 1956, and Elvis Presley has Geordie grumbling about the decline of decency, while mold in the vestry has Mrs. Chapman grumbling about baking soda vs. vinegar. But it’s action, not grousing, that Sidney craves.

Mystery Monday on WQPT PBS

Tonight | 7:00PM

New Tricks

The team investigates the death of promising young poet Sean Doherty, who’s body was found burnt to a crisp inside the scrap yard of a heroin dealer. It’s a tricky case, with motives seemingly a plenty for wanting Sean dead, and the team tackles the murky and unexpectedly complicated world of poetry.

Tonight | 10:00PM

Grantchester

Season 5, Episode 1: When a student from an all-female college is found dead, Will and Geordie must infiltrate the murky world of campus politics and university drinking societies to find the killer.

Tonight | 11:00PM

Grantchester

Season 5, Episode 2: A deadly hit-and-run in Grantchester leads Will and Geordie to a dysfunctional pair of brothers and a hidden garden, while their own home lives are tested by tricky family members.

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Mask wearing has become one of the new flashpoints in education. In Iowa, many school districts are returning to mask mandates. Jim talks with T.J. Schneckloth Davenport School Superintendent, regarding the decision to enforce a mask mandate. Plus, Mark Russell Smith joins Jim to discuss the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's 107th season.

About The Cities

Hosted by Jim Mertens this news-magazine style current affairs program offers viewers timely-content on a variety of regional and national issues, and events.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with special programs & streaming content in September and October.

NEW! Alma's Way

Created by Lifetime Achievement Emmy®-winner Sonia Manzano and produced by Fred Rogers Productions.

New Culinary Series

We are pleased to announce Kevin Bolton, Carrie Morey, and Steven Raichlen join the WQPT PBS culinary programming lineup.

WQPT PBS Passport

This member benefit provides access to countless hours of on-demand PBS content.

PBS Short Film Festival

All 2021 PBS Short Film Festival films are now streaming here on our website or by using the PBS Video app.

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Explore Your World

Weeknights | 6:30PM

BBC World News

BBC World News goes beyond the headlines to provide context & analysis.

Thursdays | 7:30PM

Whitney Reynolds

The Whitney Reynolds Show approaches topics with insight, inspiration and hope.

Thursdays | 7:00PM

The Cities with Jim Mertens

Regional and national guest discuss a variety of topics on The Cities.

Explore with Mr. Scott

There's much to explore just outside your own front door. Mr. Scott offers awesome ideas for you and your family.

Vibrant Neighborhoods

Come along as we explore the impact and value of immigrant communities here in the Mississippi Valley region.

Embracing Our Military

This WQPT initiative fosters an understanding of military and veteran life through televised programs, events & more.

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