Dave Thompson's stories
Food program brings in 64,063 pounds of fruits, veggies
Every head of lettuce helps. So does every tomato, potato, green pepper, onion and watermelon. That was the message delivered by the organizers behind a new program that is gathering a lot of fruits and vegetables for people in need…
Cool art in the QC
Teresa Harrison took her grandson, Henry, to see works of art carved in ice on…
Play ball! $14M sports complex opens in northern Bettendorf
Bryan Thornton was having a fun day at the new Forest Grove Sports Complex in…
‘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…
Sensational to so-so: QC businesses reflect on holiday shopping
Onda Willert said this was a great Christmas shopping season for her small business – …
A home for the holidays: 140th Habitat home dedicated
There’s a framed dedication prayer inside a new Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities home at…
