Dave Thompson's stories

Renewable natural gas unit is ‘milestone’ for QC community

Kathy Morris looked at the new facility at the Scott County Landfill that is now turning harmful  landfill gas into a clean, useful energy – renewable natural gas (RNG), calling the technology a great thing for the community. “It’s wonderful.…

KENT gets state award for its McKee building project

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The KENT Corp. will get more than $5.5 million in tax credits…

It’s still golfing season; X Golf opens in Bettendorf

“Golfers are a hardy bunch. They’re always looking for the newest things in golf.” That’s…

Hotel project faces more delays; could see new life in 2025

A hotel and mixed-used building project planned for downtown Davenport is facing another delay, but…

QC gets in shopping mood on Small Business Saturday

Chelsea Carmack had a busy Saturday, Nov. 30. She was one of the thousands of…

Small retail stores hope for big business

Shop small. Help local businesses. Those are the top messages being delivered by owners of…

Cookie Crawl helps kick off holiday season in Davenport

Amanda Frazer had a busy Saturday in her downtown Davenport business – Rosalee Jewelry at…

New mural shows ‘heart and history of Silvis’

When Bob Cervantes looked over a new mural honoring the City of Silvis, one of…

‘Incredible tradition’ – QC gets ready for Festival of Trees

It’s almost time for the colorful trees, gingerbread houses, doors wreaths, a parade and all…

Arts Alley shows ‘symbols of the community’s pride’

The grand opening of Arts Alley in downtown Rock Island was much like a Hallmark…

Goal: Get more workers to fill thousands of Iowa jobs

Getting more workers to fill thousands of Iowa jobs is going to take a massive…

Building Futures Expo gives students a look at the trades

Sophia Baugher was one of more than 1,000 students attending the first Building Futures Career…

Iowa 80 Truckstop celebrates 60 years with prizes

WALCOTT, Iowa –  Soon after Frederick “Scott” Priebe was told he won a $50,000 prize,…

Clinton mayor: City has big plans, ‘bright future’

CLINTON, Iowa – More businesses. More jobs. More commercial buildings. More improvements. Big, bright future.…

Student Voices: Goal is to improve graduation rates in the QC

Lucero Pizano was happy to give her point of view during a gathering of local…

‘It’s the giving time’ – Red Kettle Campaign begins in the QC

The bells are ringing at dozens of red kettle sites across the Quad Cities. And…