Q-C media through the years: Who's coming, who's going?
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Present and past members of the Quad-City area media who have come and gone over the years.
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Cedric Haynes, KWQC meteorologist
Thank you, Quad Cities for welcoming this “southerner” into your homes each night, and putting up with all my wacky ways. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/gn0tPnM815
— Cedric Haynes (@chayneswx) October 26, 2019
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Matt Hammill returns to Q-C at KWQC
BIG NEWS! Matt Hammill has returned to the Quad Cities and will join Morgan, Kevin, Jenna and Emily on QCT! https://t.co/TefynBnBDY
— KWQC-TV6 News (@kwqcnews) January 25, 2019
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I am humbled to work with such amazing people! Thank you @KWQCMorgan, @DavidNelsonNews, @wxphelps and EVERYONE behind the scenes for the kind words this morning. You all made waking up at 3 a.m. actually fun! 😊 My last story on @kwqcnews will be tonight. pic.twitter.com/kLjVkg6hJy
— Emma Hogg (@EmmaHoggTV) June 6, 2018
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— EricSorensen (@ERICSORENSEN) June 1, 2018The worst part of the broadcast news industry is having to say goodbye when friends move. People say they watch our team because it seems like we are all good friends.
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Good luck in South Florida, Jesyka Dereta! We will miss you so much. pic.twitter.com/bP05heek9d
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Final day on QC Today Weekend...tune-in for some highlights from me and @chayneswx! #bittersweet #imnotcryingyourecrying pic.twitter.com/eu840adF8k
— KWQC Ashley Holden (@ashleyvholden) May 27, 2018
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— Christina Hepner (@ChristinaHepner) March 16, 2018On my last day at WQAD I think it’s time to tell you where I’m going....
Duke and I are headed to... TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan! I’ve accepted a position with UpNorthLive as the Evening Anchor for ABC 29 & 8. I’m so thankful for this new opportunity to learn and grow as an anchor. pic.twitter.com/uDdo118TWg
Joey Donia
Today is my last day at @kwqcnews! It was such an honor to work here with so many wonderful people. I will miss you all dearly! I’m moving to Florida to pursue other opportunities. Farewell Quad Cities! pic.twitter.com/UeTlJXzQvE
— Joey Donia (@JoeyDonia) March 16, 2018
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Alan Sivell
Anthony Peoples' pig has had enough for the day.
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WQAD anchor Jim Mertens is leaving for Cedar Rapids
WQAD anchor Jim Mertens is leaving after 27 years at the Moline station.
Mertens is moving to KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, he announced on social media Tuesday.
He is one of the station's evening anchors, and hosts "News 8 This Week" and WQPT's "The Cities." His last newscast will be 10 p.m. Friday.
"It's been 27 years you've needed to endure me, my bad jokes, my love of Wisconsin, and my ill-tempered remarks toward James (Zahara)," Mertens said in a social media post.
"We are sure going to miss those bad jokes, but we know you're going to continue to do great things for folks in the Cedar Rapids area," the station said on social media.
Mertens started his career in his high school years, at his hometown radio station, WFON Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, according to his biography on WQAD.com. Prior to coming to Moline, he worked at WAXX-FM/WAYY Radio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, WEAU-TV Eau Claire, and WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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