Dave Thompson's stories
Project Renewal’s new Academic Center taking shape
Project Renewal in Davenport is getting a new look with a new $1 million Academic Center building that should be ready for young people in a few months. That 2,500-square-foot center is currently under construction at 510 Warren St., and…
‘Positive energy’ – River Bandits donate $50,000 to help kids
The Quad Cities River Bandits baseball organization is delivering “ripples of positive energy” to the…
QC farm show highlights new products, traditional tools
Kanon Howe was having a great time at the 2025 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Oertel Metal continues to grow, make new products
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Cool art in the QC
Teresa Harrison took her grandson, Henry, to see works of art carved in ice on…
‘New energy’ – Lawmakers face questions on taxes, child care
Iowa lawmakers have started the new legislative session with a “new energy” to improve the…
Downtown hotel, commercial building project moves forward
A new hotel and mixed-used building project planned for downtown Davenport is moving forward. The…
Local Hy-Vee store honored for role in Salvation Army campaign
Hy-Vee workers donned Christmas-theme costumes, stood outside the store in the wintry weather and rang…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Maple Studios partners with SteerClear Mirrors
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Old Davenport home with ‘character’ gets new life
When Alex Bock first put his eyes on the old house at 1216 Warren St.,…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Iron Tee Golf making changes to enhance guest experience
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
$14M sports complex set to open in northern Bettendorf
Hundreds of young baseball players, their coaches and parents are about to visit the Quad…
QCBJ Newsmakers: St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy merger is moving forward
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Sports tourism to have big impact on QC economy
Big sporting events are coming to the Quad Cities this year. Those events will bring…
Food lovers mourn loss of ‘landmark’ restaurant in fire
LECLAIRE – The loss of Steventon’s Riverfront Food & Spirits in this community is hitting…
QCBJ Newsmakers: The Plex growing catalyst for business development
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
