Dave Thompson's stories
Lock 14 gives food startups room to rise in Moline
Food entrepreneurs, caterers and people in the business of making meals now have a new professional-grade kitchen to prepare everything from fine cuisine to tasty snacks. That’s because the Lock 14 Kitchen is now open for business at 3800 River…
KENT celebrates opening of new $80 million plant
MUSCATINE, Iowa – A new $80 million manufacturing plant that makes cat litter is creating…
Mayor Gordon: Davenport is ‘city moving forward’
Davenport Mayor Jason Gordon said “this is a new day for Davenport” as the city…
Clinton City Council rejects data center moratorium
CLINTON, Iowa – An effort to create a moratorium to delay (or stop) a massive…
Channel Cat dock reopens after $1.8 million upgrade project
The Channel Cat Water Taxi service now has a new dock after a $1.8 million…
Every dish tells a story
The newly updated Coya’s Cafe Mexican Grill in Moline isn’t just serving up tasty dishes;…
Economy faces ‘headwinds,’ but there will be growth
The U.S. economy will continue to grow — and even somewhat prosper — this year…
Concerned Citizens group still fighting possible energy plant
Plans to bring a $400 million energy generating facility to prime farmland in rural Scott…
Multibillion-dollar data center proposed for Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – A company that specializes in building massive data centers has big plans…
Mercado on Fifth celebrates 10 years of ‘passion and commitment’
There’s a sign inside the Mercado on Fifth building in Moline that states: “Everyone wins…
The Eddy is ‘where history meets hospitality’
Amy McDonough recently looked over a newly renovated space for gatherings called The Eddy. She…
Centennial Bridge options narrowed down to 3 plans by I-DOT
The next chapter in the life of the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge that connects Davenport and…
Aviation event will have $2.5 million impact on QC economy
Chloe Schrick was excited as she got ready for the next aviation test event on…
Atlas Roofing is bringing growth, economic ‘ripples’ to Clinton
A new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant will soon open for…
Why thousands flock to LeClaire, Iowa’s booming river town, each year
Sherri Gotter was having a great day as she visited stores along Cody Road. Her…
Amazon Last Mile facility looks to hire 100 more employees
Amazon has big plans for the Quad Cities. The world’s largest online retailer is getting…
