WVIK-FM (Rock Island, IL)

WVIK (90.3 FM) serves as the main National Public Radio station for the Quad Cities region, which includes parts of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. It is based in Rock Island, Illinois, and is owned by Augustana College, with its studios situated on the college campus. Additionally, the station runs a low-powered translator, K240DZ, broadcasting at 95.9 FM in Dubuque, Iowa. The station first went on air on August 25, 1980, originally at 90.1 FM. At that time, the Quad Cities was one of the last areas in Iowa and Illinois to receive a full-strength NPR signal. Before 1980, listeners in the region primarily accessed NPR programming through a low-powered translator from KUNI in Cedar Falls, although some areas did receive limited coverage from WSUI in Iowa City. In 1991, WVIK transitioned to its current frequency, and in 1996, it launched its translator service in Dubuque.

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AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit

1 day ago | wvik.org | Alana Wise

Pharmaceutical company AvKare has issued a voluntary recall on several of its over-the-counter products for dry and irritated eyes, citing regulatory "deviations" identified during an audit by the Food and Drug Administration. "Health Hazard to the user is unknown," AvKare said in a statement on its website.
White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

2 days ago | wvik.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
Canadian EV manufacturer announces their first U.S. assembly plant is headed for Greater Peoria

2 days ago | wvik.org | Collin Schopp

A Canadian manufacturer of electric vehicles plans to build its first U.S. assembly plant in the Peoria region, with a capital investment of more than $31.5 million over four years. Illinois Go. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday the Damera Corporation will open an assembly plant in the Greater Peoria Region.
London police arrest suspect for fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's old home

3 days ago | wvik.org | Lauren Frayer

LONDON — Someone set fire to the door of a house British Prime Minister Keir Starmer used to live in, and police say they've arrested a 21-year-old suspect. London's Metropolitan Police say the man was arrested early Tuesday in connection with a series of arson attacks in northern London. He remains in custody. The first fire took place Thursday last week, targeting a vehicle. The second was Sunday, with a fire at the entrance of a property associated with Starmer.
As the Clean Water Act rolls back, the Illinois legislature works to step up

4 days ago | wvik.org | Lauren Hoffman

The Trump Administration is drafting a new rule that will decrease the amount of federally protected bodies of water. As of 2023, the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court case narrowed the federally protected water bodies under the Clean Water Act. Now, the Clean Water Act only protects bodies of water with permanent surface connections, leaving preservation of wetlands up to the state.
Are this year's NBA playoffs more physical?

6 days ago | wvik.org | Jason Fuller |John Ketchum |Ailsa Chang

As the second round of the NBA playoffs continue, some coaches have complained about heightened intensity, saying referees have been letting calls slide. We ask David Dennis Jr. of ESPN's andscape about the validity of those gripes during the playoffs--Copyright 2025 NPR
The Cities - 5/10/25

1 week ago | wvik.org | Jim Mertens
Trump names Fox's Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. after dropping earlier pick

1 week ago | wvik.org | Tom Dreisbach

Updated May 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM CDTPresident Trump announced Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., after withdrawing his earlier pick. "Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York," Trump posted on social media on Thursday.
An exhibit honoring victims of gun violence is taken down at ATF headquarters

1 week ago | wvik.org | Kristin Wright

An exhibit showing victims of gun violence has been taken down at the headquarters of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Justice has confirmed. The exhibit showed the portraits of 120 people killed in gun violence. A digital kiosk with biographies of each person was also part of the exhibit. An online version has also been taken down. The ATF enforces federal gun laws and is tasked with regulating the firearms industry.
Educators look to shrink the achievement gap as boys struggle in the classroom

2 weeks ago | wvik.org | Natalie Dunlap |Samantha McIntosh |Charity Nebbe

In American schools, boys are more likely to repeat kindergarten, be put in time out, receive detention, be suspended or be expelled. Meanwhile, girls are more likely to outpace boys in literary skills, take advanced courses and graduate on time. The American Psychological Associations' Task Force on Boys in School is looking into the gender disparity between students.