Dave Thompson's stories
Winners Circle reception highlights ‘amazing people’ in QC
Kai Swanson loved the 2025 Winners Circle reception Wednesday night, Dec. 3, held at the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport. Mr. Swanson, the special assistant to the president of Augustana College, was among those who gathered to mix and…
‘The Freight House is my go-to market’
People in the Quad Cities love cinnamon rolls and cookies. And Rose Hagmeier couldn’t be…
$5M renovation to blossom at Bickelhaupt Arboretum
CLINTON, Iowa – The Bickelhaupt Arboretum – a 14-acre “cherished centerpiece” in this community – …
UPDATE: New SouthPark Mall owner says ‘Give us a try’
The new owner of SouthPark Mall in Moline says he wants to improve and update…
Food truck ‘energy’ driving restaurants on wheels’ popularity
Sam Munn is new to the food truck business in the Quad Cities. The 18-year-old…
New scholarship honors ‘world-class individual’
The name and memory of a legendary local sports writer will live on, thanks to…
QC gets ‘rosy’ update on commercial real estate trends
The Quad Cities commercial real estate market is evolving, and even going through a “dynamic…
From robots to welding, QC students get a look at work world
Maddi Lang has a career path in mind – perhaps in cosmetology. But on Tuesday,…
‘Let’s build something’
An $8.6 million project to build 25 modern homes for military veterans is moving forward.…
Bringing in the light – Community celebrates Vera French building
Chris McCormick looked over the modern, comfortable and well-lit new addition to the Vera French…
Yellow Cab gets off to ‘fantastic’ start in QC
The yellow cabs have hit the roads in the Quad Cities. The cabs are getting…
RIA Credit Union launches ‘90 Acts of Kindness’
A group of RIA Federal Credit Union workers were busy creating acts of kindness late…
Moline Municipal Credit Union prepares to move
The Moline Municipal Credit Union (MMCU) will soon get a new business home and a…
Hitting the jackpot
The Isle Casino Bettendorf is celebrating 30 years of entertainment, hospitality, gaming and never closing…
East Moline gets new housing, plans for Casey’s
East Moline is getting new homes and businesses, and getting ready for more projects. Those…
‘Path forward’ – Public considers future of Centennial Bridge
The first steps have been taken in a long journey that will determine the fate…
