Dave Thompson's stories
Career expo hopes to ‘light a spark’ with QC students, adults
Eric Steele was busy talking about the work of cement masons on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island. He spent much of the day talking to hundreds of students and adults, telling them about…
Work begins on new Gateway Bridge in Bettendorf
Construction work has started on the new Gateway Bridge – a pedestrian bridge that will…
‘Service is what we sell’
Brian Crossland had Christmas trees on his mind a few weeks ago. He was thinking…
Work begins on new Birchwood South Office Building
A new 30,000-square-foot office and retail building is starting to take shape near Davenport’s ultra-busy…
QC region could see growth in accessory dwelling units
Some people call small homes and apartments by many names. They are granny flats, in-law…
New senior housing facility underway in Davenport
A new $15.4 million senior housing apartment facility is in the works in northwest Davenport.…
Two-way traffic could ‘strengthen the heart of downtown’
Drivers traveling through downtown Davenport will soon get a different view of the city. That’s…
Bettendorf voters face decision time on $27M police station
Bettendorf’s current police station is old, outdated and needs to be replaced, according to the…
Students can ‘dream big’ in updated Bettendorf Middle School
Bettendorf Middle School is about to start a five-year, $33.7 million journey that will expand…
Summit assists QC businesses that are ‘heartbeat of economy’
Victoria Traylor has big hopes and big dreams for the future, and now hopes the…
PACE has ‘incredible impact’ in its first year in QC
“We’re very excited about this. We have a great team here and this is needed.”…
QC braces for SNAP food crisis amid fed shutdown
People will be hurt and people who need food will go hungry because of the…
QC Hispanic chamber celebrates ‘year of growth and resilience’
Daisy Moran received a top honor Friday night, Oct. 17, during the Greater Quad Cities…
Friendship Manor celebrates $12.5 million in renovations
Kendra Dennett loves the updated Emerald Wellness & Therapy Center at Friendship Manor in Rock…
Workforce survey will ‘spark new ideas’ in the QC region
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is teaming up with local employers to “create a talent pipeline”…
Teerlinck inducted into Blood Donation Hall of Fame
Brenna Teerlinck donates blood, even though it may not be her favorite activity. “In fact,…
