Dave Thompson's stories
QC region could see growth in accessory dwelling units
Some people call small homes and apartments by many names. They are granny flats, in-law suites, basement apartments, garage apartments or backyard bungalows. Many know them as separate, self-contained living units on the same lot as a primary home. Or…
‘Building A Brighter Future’ – Work begins on child daycare center
A new $15.7 million child daycare center in Rock Island will be a state-of-the-art learning…
‘There’s so much love of food in this town’
Jeff Fike had a busy day on Wednesday, Oct. 1. He was in the middle…
Foodies experience new sensations at Taste of East Moline
Willie Eccles loved just about everything at the fourth annual Taste of East Moline –…
Moline gets set to welcome four new retail stores
Four new retail stores are taking shape in and near a former Hy-Vee grocery store,…
Hand in Hand leader honored for helping ‘great teacher’
Brileigh McCumsey left her job as a teacher at Hand in Hand in Bettendorf to…
Local schools: Rebuilding stronger
The new school year has started. So have many new school building projects, renovations and…
Arconic celebrates new High Purity Aluminum facility
The Arconic Davenport Works is now making a better, ultra-pure aluminum that is used for…
‘Downtown Rock Island is the place to be,’ mayor says
Downtown Rock Island has a new look, a rebrand and a lot of new energy.…
Arsenal wants to outgrow its ‘hidden gem’ status
Not too long ago, many people looked at the Rock Island Arsenal and Arsenal Island…
Reaching for the skies: Girls get a look at aviation jobs
As young girls attended the Girls in Aviation Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20, one…
QC’s young professionals told to ‘keep going, keep growing’
Some young professionals in the Quad Cities urged their friends and co-workers to “sparkle.” Others…
New school ‘feels like home already’
Sophia Fernas loves her new school – St. Joan of Arc Catholic School at 6900…
The Coffee Revolution opens in new site
The Coffee Revolution is starting a new chapter in its business journey. The coffee and…
History and charm: Hilltop Inn celebrates first year in business
A little over a year ago, guests started staying at an old home that…
Master Plan goal: Make Hilltop a ‘destination in Davenport’
Brian Kramer wants to make the Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) a great place to shop,…
