`On Midwest Week, now that it's celebrated its 50th anniversary, a look at the history of the John Deere Classic.

Midwest Week

50th Anniversary John Deere Classic

On Midwest Week, an update on the joint partnership between the Two Rivers YMCA and the Rock Island Library.

Two Rivers YMCA & R.I. Library Partnership

On Midwest Week, following the 2020 election, the Iowa legislature made some major changes in how we'll vote in the coming years.

New Restrictions on Voting in Iowa

On Midwest Week, why Rock Island has given up on using the Rock River to generate power.

A Renewable Energy Effort Ends in Rock Island

A wrap up of this year's Iowa Legislative session.

Midwest Week: May 28th, 2021

Illinois General Assembly budget and congressional maps

Midwest Week: June 12, 2021

On Midwest Week, several weeks later than expected, the Iowa legislature finally adjourned this year's session - so what did it accomplish in all that time?

2021 Iowa Legislature Wrap Up

On Midwest Week, we honor the newest members of the Quad City Sports Hall of Fame. Herb Trix's guest is Don Doxsie, sports columnist for the Quad City Times and Dispatch-Argus. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

Three Added to QC Sports Hall of Fame

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, our annual summer theater preview returns. Herb Trix's guest is Mike Schulz, editor and writer for the River Cities Reader. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

The Return of Our Summer Theater Preview

On Midwest Week, another group of veterans has died at a state home in Illinois, due to COVID-19 and not Legionnaires Disease. Herb Trix's guest is Hannah Meisel, statehouse editor for Illinois Public Radio. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

Why COVID Killed Residents of an Illinois Veterans Home

On Midwest Week, the Illinois General Assembly begins working on new maps for Congressional and legislative districts. But it's complicated by delayed reports from the Census Bureau. Herb Trix's guest is Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

Reapportionment Work Begins in Illinois

On Midwest Week, what is the future of Western Illinois University in the Quad Cities ? Why are some local leaders thinking about replacing the university ? Herb Trix's guest is Barb Ickes, reporter and columnist for the Quad City Times and Dispatch-Argus. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

Moline Considers Alternatives to WIU

On Midwest Week, this year's debate over Iowa's bottle bill - will it survive another year? Herb Trix's guest is James Lynch, reporter for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

Iowa's Bottle Bill Up for Debate Again

On Midwest Week, one year after the pandemic began in the midwest, a look at its impact on meatpacking plants and workers. Herb Trix's guest is Sydney Czyzon, reporter for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

COVID and Meatpacking Plants - One Year Later

A weekly review of the major stories with the reporters who covered them, hosted by Herb Trix.

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