Dave Thompson's stories
Black Friday: Day a ‘success’ for many QC businesses
For some local businesses, the holiday shopping season started strong as shoppers came out in force on “Black Friday” and spent big money. For others, the day was just another Friday as many shoppers stayed home to do their shopping…
Girls encouraged to join work world in manufacturing sector
Gillian Scmeider loved what she was seeing Friday, March 7, at Black Hawk College in…
‘We’re all stronger together’
Brad Nielsen enjoyed meeting dozens of business and community leaders Thursday night, March 6, at…
New education center helps students tackle ‘great challenges’
ELDRIDGE, Iowa — When teacher Jacob Hunter looks at the new Regional Innovation Center (RIC)…
JA honors local business, community leaders
Andy McCray has been a volunteer with the Junior Achievement of the Heartland for years.…
Reading Day helps students develop passion for books
Gabriela “Gabby” Gutierrez knows what it’s like to struggle with reading. She wants young students…
Internal medicine facility gets ready to move to new home
An internal medicine facility is getting ready to move into a new, bigger and remodeled…
QC Auto Show: Event features a ‘dream car’ for everybody
Tom Haar was having a lot of fun looking over a popular sports car at…
Three finalists named for EICC chancellor’s position
Three finalist candidates have been named for the chancellor position at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges,…
Thai Town Cafe 2 opens in Geneseo
GENESEO, Illinois – The Thai Town Cafe 2 has opened in this community. The restaurant…
Hy-Vee, Caitlin Clark Foundation support childhood nutrition
Hy-Vee announced it is partnering with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to support childhood nutrition by…
‘There’s a lot of good things coming to Bettendorf’
One of Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher’s favorite words on Wednesday, Feb. 26, was “more.” He…
‘Excited to get started’ – $18M YMCA to be built in LeClaire
LECLAIRE, Iowa – A new $18 million YMCA building will soon be built in this…
Black-owned businesses featured at expo in SouthPark
Tyla Hughes was flexing her muscles Saturday, Feb. 22, during the 10th annual Black Business…
QC Mayors: Collaboration is the key to success
“We have to be about zero stagnation and zero isolation.” That was the word from…
Davenport Public Works employees push for better pay
Davenport Public Works Department workers used a bitterly cold day to try and heat up…
