Dave Thompson's stories
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, and close to the ultra-busy Seventh Street-John Deere Road intersection in Moline. Those stores in the works at and near 750 42nd Ave. Drive are…
Be Downtown: Celebration shows off energy of Bettendorf
Owen Bush was having a great time Saturday, June 1, at the Be Downtown celebration…
Life Breads: A year of joy, tears and bakery goodies
Meg Reed recently looked back on her first year as general manager of the Life…
‘Start of something special’ — Work begins on new Catholic school
Father Ken Kuntz, administrator for the Diocese of Davenport, helped welcome the construction of the…
Vintage Iron gym honors ‘golden era’ of bodybuilding
Isaac Daniels of Moline had a big day on Saturday, May 25. At 2 p.m.…
Memorial Day message: ‘They were people just like us’
The nation’s fallen heroes were remembered and honored at many Memorial Day services across the…
Women of Influence: ‘Superheroes in disguise’ are honored
A group of local women was honored for helping the community, helping people and being…
QC urged to race to support TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon
Joe Moreno is getting ready for another run. And he’s hoping the community will show…
QC business community welcomes U-Connect
Holly Katko remembers growing up on the farm in Durant, Iowa. Her father wanted her…
‘Path forward’ – Study looks at future of NorthPark Mall
NorthPark Mall in Davenport needs drastic changes. Some of those changes include reducing the size…
Snap Wagon: Photo booth business developing fast
Charmaine Sibley put on a tiara and grabbed a pink telephone prop. She was ready…
Torch Run: QC officers support Special Olympics
Orlando Rodriguez is getting ready for some new adventures this month. On Monday morning, May…
Study: The arts spur local economy, create jobs
Supporting the arts is economic development. The arts create jobs, bring in money, and attract…
QC audience hears status report on commercial real estate market
The commercial real estate market in the Quad Cities offers great opportunities with much of…
Iron Tee Golf opens; new facility will ‘make memories’
Charlie Saddoris stopped by the new Iron Tee Golf entertainment facility late Tuesday, May 14,…
New hotel to add ‘synergy’ to Bettendorf’s growing Plex area
A new 86-room hotel will help bring “synergy” to the many businesses and sporting features…
