Dave Thompson's stories
‘It’s finally here’ – New Casey’s store opens in East Moline
After years of dreaming and planning, a new Casey’s General Store is open for business in East Moline. The convenience store, located at 4206 7th St., near the busy Avenue of the Cities-7th Street intersection, hosted a grand opening ceremony…
‘It’s really a beautiful place’
Ved Pal said he couldn’t be happier. The area businessman pointed out some of the…
Figge Art Museum covered in ‘a dream of light’
The lights are on. And a lot of people are taking longer looks at the…
Royal Neighbors celebrates 130 years and ‘power of service’
Wendy Ridenhour loves her job with Royal Neighbors of America in Rock Island. As a…
New bank branch, HQ will be ‘coolest building’ in area
Quad City Bank & Trust and its parent company, QCR Holdings, Inc., have found the…
‘This is a big deal’ – QC students start apprenticeship journeys
Ashley Simmons has big plans for her future. She plans to work in the health…
Leedy Building gets new life as banquet center
Priyanka Saini remembers a time when the historic Leedy Building in downtown Moline looked horrible.…
Merger plan could cut 400 jobs at Arsenal
The jobs and work on the Rock Island Arsenal are vital to the Quad Cities,…
Education center – ‘Launchpad for future success’
ELDRIDGE – “We do it for the kids.” That’s the word from John Maxwell, a…
Hand In Hand CEO’s leadership, vision helps community
Angie Kendall vividly remembers a recent celebration at Hand In Hand – the nonprofit organization…
Family Resources CEO is ‘champion for the Quad Cities’
Nicole Cisne Durbin has touched the lives of many people in the Quad Cities. In…
Visit Quad Cities unveils updated tourism website
Dave Herrell wants to get more people to visit the Quad Cities. He now has…
‘Expansion of compassion and hope’
Jerry Schroeder was among dozens of people touring the newly renovated and expanded UnityPoint Health-Trinity…
Brady Street Blends brings ‘good energy’ to Davenport
Karlee Cleary wants people to “sip local.” That is, she wants Quad Citizens and visitors…
Iowa Mutual Lofts ready to be ‘perfect place to call home’
DEWITT, Iowa – After years of planning, renovation work and a few delays, a former…
Clinton National Bank celebrates 160-year milestone
CLINTON, Iowa – “This place has stood the test of time.” That was one of…
