Dave Thompson's stories
QCBJ event delves into The Plex, commercial real estate market
Commercial building projects around the TBK Bank Sports Complex in northern Bettendorf are moving full speed ahead. Many other real estate plans in the Quad Cities region are in a wait-and-see mode. Those were two of the top messages delivered…
Restaurant resurgence
Ramon Rentas is an excited, happy and busy man these days. The Muscatine, Iowa, man…
Habitat for Humanity turns ‘career renters’ into homeowners
About a dozen Bank of America employees were working hard on Friday, Oct. 25, with…
Area JA students experience rush of being on trade floor
Brody Miller and William Dunbar were part of the group of 270 area high school…
Buffalo Stampede: LeClaire gets unique feature with buffalo statues
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Visitors and shoppers to this community now have some small friends to…
‘Carry on the light’ – St. Ambrose renames nursing department
The St. Ambrose University nursing department has begun a new chapter with a new identity.…
MedForce boss: ‘It’s been a great ride’
Gilbert “Gib” Cady looked over the new MedForce Aeromedical Transport helicopter on Thursday afternoon, Oct.…
Double D Diner offers foodies a ‘fusion of classic comfort’
The Double D Diner on the west side of Davenport is a “shining star” that…
Inspiring students – Ceremony welcomes Inspiration Center to QC
William Peck was having a lot of fun Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15, at the Junior…
Pancheros opens in ‘booming’ part of Bettendorf
A busy section of Bettendorf just got busier with a new fast-food restaurant opening its…
D’Lua Taco Shop opens in downtown Bettendorf
A former McDonald’s fast food restaurant that has been empty for years is getting a…
‘Comfortable, cozy’ – Take Cover Tiki Club opens in Moline
Matt Lang wants people to visit downtown Moline so they can try a cosmopolitan, basil…
LandJet takes scenic route in its growth journey
Todd Kitzmann loves getting people to their destinations. For the past five years, he has…
LandJet zooms to top of ‘Fastest Growing Companies’ list
What does it take to be one of the fastest growing companies in the region?…
Muscatine prepares for $7M indoor sports complex
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Construction has started on a new $7 million indoor sports complex in…
Siam Thai Cafe sends QC foodies on a culinary journey
Nan Bowe wants people to experience her native country, Thailand. For the past month, many…
