Reports and Filings
Public Information
The Federal Communications Commission requires broadcast licensees to provide free public access to certain reports. Digital access to the required reports fulfills this obligation, however Public Inspection Files are also available at our studios, 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL, Monday-Friday during regular office hours.
Contact Abigail Jones at ak-jones3@wiu.edu or call 309-764-2400 for additional assistance, to schedule a visit to review the public file, and for information on reproducing and copying materials from the public file.
FCC Information
Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's FCC public inspection file may contact Abigail Jones at ak-jones3@wiu.edu.
Station Financial Information
WQPT PBS believes all donors should have access to information about the finances and performance of the non-profit organizations they support. These records are intended to give WQPT donors an accessible, accountable and transparent source of information:
Closed Captioning
All programming produced by WQPT PBS satisfies the closed captioning quality standards established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Such programming complies with the FCC’s requirements by either: (i) satisfying the caption quality standards set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(j)(2); (ii) adopting and following the “Video Programmer Best Practices” set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(k)(1); or (iii) being subject to one or more of the captioning exemptions set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(d).
Equal Employment Opportunity
WQPT Community Advisory Board
WQPT’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) serves as a link between WQPT and our greater community. This board provides input on programming, community services, and policy decisions to help the station better serve the public. The CAB provides insights into local issues and values, and helps us connect with our diverse audiences through our educational outreach initiatives.
CAB Meeting Schedule - 4:00 p.m., Western Illinois University, Room 103, 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL
- September 15, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- January 26, 2026
- March 16, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- September 21, 2026
CAB Members:
- P.J. Foley, Resident of Rock Island, IL
- Everett Hamner, Resident of Bettendorf, IA
- Joan Kranovich, Resident of Davenport, IA
- Beth Lagomarcino, Resident of Moline, IL
- Zenaida Landeros, Resident of Moline, IL
- Steven Lynch, Resident of Moline, IL
- Tarsicio Macias, Resident of Moline, IL
- Janet Masamoto, Resident of Rock Island, IL
- Matt Mendenhall, Resident of Port Byron, IL
- Ryan Saddler, Resident of Davenport, IA
- Julie McHard Shike, Resident of Alexis, IL
- Sharon Snawerdt, Resident of Sperry, IA
- Curtis Williams, Resident of Davenport, IA
- Susan Zelnio, Resident of Davenport, IA
