Dave Thompson's stories
Work begins on new Gateway Bridge in Bettendorf
Construction work has started on the new Gateway Bridge – a pedestrian bridge that will span Middle Road just south of Interstate 80 – connecting the TBK Bank Sports Complex to Iron Tee Golf in the northern Bettendorf area known…
‘Dignity at home’ – Help at Home opens office in Moline Walmart
Fay Mattson loves helping people. The East Moline woman was a caregiver for a business…
I-80 bridge plan moves forward, faces questions, comments
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Karen Nelson often looks out her kitchen window and sees the Interstate…
University of Iowa Health Care Clinic opens in Davenport
“We meet the community where it needs care.” That was the word from Debra Herold,…
Summit helps QC businesses ‘get to the next level’
Some business owners and managers at the Minority Business Summit loved getting information on loans,…
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…
