Dave Thompson's stories
‘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 facility and “help shape the future of the Quad Cities.” Those were some of the praises placed on the new Skip-A-Long Childhood Center, which is…
Planned solar energy project gets praise, questions, some critics
CAMANCHE, Iowa – A massive $216 million solar energy project will create hundreds of construction…
Buy Sell Build QC brings ‘passion’ to region
P.T. Boeye is a fourth generation Realtor in the Quad Cities. He has seen the…
Senior Bix: 1,000 runners, walkers brave the rainy conditions
More than 1,000 runners and walkers hit the biking/walking trail in Bettendorf for the first…
New statue honors ‘true community hero’
A life-sized statue of Karl Ungurean now stands in downtown Davenport. The statue, wearing a…
It’s ‘homecoming’ week – Bix 7 race events start tonight
The upcoming Quad-City Times Bix 7 is much more than a road race. It’s a…
Food Truck Fight: ‘I’m here for all the food’
East Moline was a foodies’ paradise on Saturday, July 20. That’s because more than a…
Oertel Metal growing, looking for room to expand
Oertel Metal Works in northern Davenport is “bursting at the seams” with growth, and will…
GOPEDS race – ‘This is bringing us all together’
Five-year-old Oliver Holman just finished the big race. He had a big medal with a…
Freymann Photography opens shop in East Moline
Emily Freymann’s dream came true Saturday morning, July 13. After years of working and planning,…
Crawford Brew Works celebrates opening of new kitchen
Adam Isaacson recently took a look at the menu for Crawford Brew Works’ new kitchen.…
‘This is family time’ – Thousands attend Truckers Jamboree
Nina Unruh was taking a break from the trucking business Thursday afternoon, July 11, by…
DuTrac’s new Moline branch is open for business
DuTrac Community Credit Union’s new Moline branch building at 3153 Avenue of the Cities was…
‘This is stunning’ – Old home gets major renovation
Bill Ashton on Tuesday, July 9, looked around the old house at 527 W. 15th…
Former Tappa’s Steakhouse to become community center
An organization that helps people with mental health issues will soon open a community center…
John Deere Classic – the ‘perfect place for snacking’
The John Deere Classic will be remembered by many people for its great golf. But…
