Dave Thompson's stories
UScellular donates $5,000 in toys, supplies to Friendly House
The front lobby of the Friendly House at 1221 N. Myrtle St., Davenport, was filled Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, with dozens of toys, games, gifts and cleaning supplies. Sanauria Williams admired many of the games and toys on display, but…
LeClaire business shows ‘joy of electric vehicles’
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Many people love using electric bicycles and golf carts to get from…
Suburban celebrates 40 years of fixing up homes
Brian “JR” Girskis loves helping the customer. For more than 20 years, the president of…
Duck Creek Tire & Service expanding to The Plex
Duck Creek Tire & Service is making a major investment in the Quad Cities as…
Students get taste of restaurant work at Culinary Showcase
Trenton Nelson was thinking about a possible career as a chef as he served up…
Elliott Aviation lifting off with new leader
Inside the front doors of Elliott Aviation’s headquarters, near the Quad Cities International Airport, is…
The ‘buzz’ begins as Bix 7 race preparations start
DeMetria Isabel said she thinks of two words when it comes to the Quad-City Times…
‘Thriving through change’ – QC preparing for lots of work
The Quad Cities landscape will be changing in the coming months. There will be major…
‘Build My Future’ gives local students a look at work world
Troy Tully got to operate a simulated welder and think about a career in welding.…
Brakes Plus celebrates one opening; gets set for another store
Brakes Plus loves doing business in the Quad Cities. The full-service mechanical shop loves the…
‘New beginning’ – Work starts on two Habitat homes in QC
The future owner of a home that will be built near downtown Moline next year…
New Hispanic Chamber director meets the community
Jesse Noriega got an official welcome as the new executive director of the Greater Quad…
Davenport mayor predicts new park will be ‘beacon of Midwest’
A large sign in downtown Davenport near the Mississippi River reads “Envision a revitalized riverfront.…
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…
