Dave Thompson's stories
Rally goal aims to protect health care for Iowans
Health care in Iowa and the nation is under attack. Financial cuts are being made to Medicaid and Medicare. Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could expire, which would send health care premiums soaring. Americans and Iowans could soon face skyrocketing…
QCBJ’s Forty Under 40 honors next generation of QC leaders
“Being a good neighbor matters.” That’s the word from Augustana College President Andrea Talentino as…
Constellation reports near full power performance this summer
As the country endured yet another brutal summer of extended heatwaves and extreme weather brought…
Genesis hospital complex plan moves forward in Bettendorf
A new hospital complex being planned for the northern part of Bettendorf is moving forward.…
Oertel Metal growing, looking for room to expand
Oertel Metal Works in northern Davenport is “bursting at the seams” with growth, and will…
‘A welcoming place’ – Black Hawk embraces $52M in projects
Sylvia Spitzer was amazed by the updated Building 3 on the Black Hawk College campus…
Silverstar Car Wash opens at Five Points, Davenport
The Five Points corner of Davenport was busier than usual last weekend. That’s because hundreds…
Lift Foundation – ‘We have big dreams’
Some small businesses just need a little help making it to the next level. A…
‘Clinton can be proud of Duke’
CLINTON, Iowa – Frederick “Duke” Slater has returned to the city he called home. He…
Expert: Manufacturing is ‘sleeping giant’ that will help U.S. thrive
The nation’s manufacturing industry is a “sleeping giant” that will continue to grow, help our…
Plus Saporis offers ‘awesome culinary experience’
Bettendorf’s newest restaurant is an “awesome culinary experience” that offers a great atmosphere to foodies…
Labor Day Parade participants ‘here to support the union’
People who attended and took part in the 41st annual Labor Day Parade in East…
‘This is just so good’ – Davenport celebrates new community center
La Micheal Noles was enjoying a cookie at the new Fairmount Community Center in Davenport…
‘There’s lots of stories to be told here’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Sandy Stevens wants people to know the many stories that make up…
Airport celebrates ‘historic moment’ in Gateway project
The Quad Cities International Airport’s massive Gateway plan to improve the “modern traveling experience” for…
‘This is fantastic’ – Grand opening held for Kobe Sushi & Hibachi
John Jiang was hoping Tuesday’s hot, muggy weather was not going to hurt people’s urges…
