Dave Thompson's stories
Friendship Manor celebrates $12.5 million in renovations
Kendra Dennett loves the updated Emerald Wellness & Therapy Center at Friendship Manor in Rock Island. The Taylor Ridge, Illinois, woman is a physical therapy worker who helps Friendship’s senior residents with many different exercises such as sitting, standing, walking…
Building the future
Roger Richardson was recently thinking about the future of carpentry in the Quad Cities. The…
‘Dynamic’ Bettendorf hotel showcases the Quad Cities
The new $17 million SpringHill Suites by Marriott in northern Bettendorf appears to have something…
Renfro named new EICC chancellor
Bryan Renfro will be the next chancellor at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. Mr. Renfro, who…
Medical facility expands – ‘We have outgrown the space’
An Iowa Quad Cities medical emergency care department just got a lot more room. The…
Healing, hope and a fresh start
MILAN, Illinois – Tracey Sanders said she started drinking when she was 12 years old.…
Iowa lawmakers discuss economic development, tax reform
The State of Iowa is moving forward on property tax relief and economic development improvement…
‘East Moline is on the move’ – Mayor Freeman
East Moline is getting ready for “maximum growth” in the coming months and years. It…
New Panda Express opens in Davenport
Richard Bechert says his grandson loves eating at Panda Express fast food restaurants. He loves…
Modern Woodmen Park wins Best Minor League Ballpark
Modern Woodmen Park has won the triple crown. For the third time, the minor league…
Discovering LeClaire: ‘Taste’ event brings customers to town
LECLAIRE – Marcia Ellingsworth was enjoying a day of shopping during this rivertown’s Taste of…
Palmer Hills marks 50 years of golf
Bob Walsh has some great memories of the Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf. One…
Rock Island goal: Protect wetlands, develop property
The City of Rock Island is moving forward on an economic development project on 10…
ARA move to Texas could take 2 years, says board president
An international trade association based in the Quad Cities is moving its headquarters to Texas…
Velasquez Pro Roofing opens showroom in Davenport
Velasquez Pro Roofing LLC of Davenport received an official welcome-to-the-community celebration on Tuesday afternoon, March…
‘Firing on all cylinders’ – Hispanic Chamber leader sets big goals
Jesse Noriega has some big plans and hopes for the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber…
