Dave Thompson's stories
Black Friday: Day a ‘success’ for many QC businesses
For some local businesses, the holiday shopping season started strong as shoppers came out in force on “Black Friday” and spent big money. For others, the day was just another Friday as many shoppers stayed home to do their shopping…
QCREDA helps spur local economic growth
Economic development help is available to show “Illinois is open for business.” That help will…
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.…
Food program will be ‘lifeline for our neighbors’
An Emergency Food Assistance Program has been established to help local Illinois residents who have…
$350,000 grant to help with prenatal care in region
Sarah Salstrom loved hearing about a new $350,000 grant that will be used to help…
Modern celebrates new home, growing business in the QC
Kaleb Frost said these are busy times for his employer – Modern Companies, also known…
IHMVCU opens branch in ‘welcoming community’
The Plex business neighborhood in northern Bettendorf has a new member of the family. A…
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Bettendorf’s current police station is old, outdated and needs to be replaced, according to the…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…
