Dave Thompson's stories
Melissa Pepper: Lifting up others, focusing on what’s next
When nominations were recently taken for the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s third annual Women of Influence awards, several people in the business community brought up one name — Melissa Pepper. Ms. Pepper is an executive and community leader who…
Clinton mayor: City has big plans, ‘bright future’
CLINTON, Iowa – More businesses. More jobs. More commercial buildings. More improvements. Big, bright future.…
Student Voices: Goal is to improve graduation rates in the QC
Lucero Pizano was happy to give her point of view during a gathering of local…
‘It’s the giving time’ – Red Kettle Campaign begins in the QC
The bells are ringing at dozens of red kettle sites across the Quad Cities. And…
Veterans Day 2024: ‘Duty called, you answered’
“Duty called, you answered.” That was one of the themes of a Veterans Day celebration…
Moline’s Sohrbeck Lofts offer another downtown housing option
A new loft apartments project in downtown Moline has a touch of history mixed with…
‘Exciting’ plans – Public looks over improvements to East Moline
Mike Laufenberg has been an East Moline resident since 1978 and remembers clearly when the…
Commercial real estate event looks at future trends in QC
When it comes to commercial properties – such as retail buildings, office space, industrial and…
‘Rise N Brine’– Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Davenport
Madeleine Edwards and her six-month-old daughter, Kit, were part of the busy scene Wednesday night,…
‘Our heart’s passion’ – Bragg BBQ is foodie favorite in the QC
“Simply put, we’re a family that loves to cook. There’s nothing better than seeing the…
MetroLINK Holiday Bus hits the road in the QC
Liz Rogers loves driving the new MetroLink Holiday Bus. She loves seeing people point out…
‘All things home’ show helps prepare for home projects
Some people came looking for new windows. Others were looking for new doors, decks, fences…
‘Dignity at home’ – Help at Home opens office in Moline Walmart
Fay Mattson loves helping people. The East Moline woman was a caregiver for a business…
I-80 bridge plan moves forward, faces questions, comments
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Karen Nelson often looks out her kitchen window and sees the Interstate…
University of Iowa Health Care Clinic opens in Davenport
“We meet the community where it needs care.” That was the word from Debra Herold,…
Summit helps QC businesses ‘get to the next level’
Some business owners and managers at the Minority Business Summit loved getting information on loans,…
