Dave Thompson's stories
New mural helps ‘activate’ downtown Bettendorf
Creating a new mural for downtown Bettendorf became an emotional experience for local artist William Gustafson. That mural, called Arches, depicts the evolution of Bettendorf’s past, present and future through a series of arches. The artwork is now on the…
Drive-in movie theaters – ‘We are carrying on’
When you mention drive-in movie theaters, it brings back a flood of great memories for…
‘It’s all about the trucks’ at Walcott Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa – Kate Whiting loves showing off her restored 1973 Kenworth W900A truck called…
‘Heavy Metal’ camp helps attract, train future electricians
Charlie Hafner thinks he will be an electrician. “Ever since I could hold a screwdriver,…
Former Dispatch building may reopen as apartments next year
The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building at 1720 5th Ave., Moline, is closer to getting…
Desi Monk’s Indian Kitchen offers culinary journey in Bettendorf
In the mood for a meal of butter chicken, lamb saag, madras chicken curry or…
Youth Day: Kids have their day at John Deere Classic
“I want to golf and have fun.” Colton Keimig summed up the John Deere Classic…
Updated Leedy Building bringing ‘more energy’ to Moline
The historic and recently renovated Leedy Building in downtown Moline continues to get positive feedback…
‘Crucial’ volunteers help John Deere Classic golf tournament
Mary Boster was already having a busy day by mid-morning Tuesday, July 1, before the…
Gratitude in action: Vets get help at action center
Woody Woodsum of Coal Valley, Illinois, went to a Quad Cities Veterans Experience Action Center…
New Honduran restaurant opens in Davenport Hilltop
A new restaurant that offers a taste of Honduras is open for business in the…
Illinois Casualty celebrates 75 years in business
There’s a large wall decoration in the hallway at the Illinois Casualty Company headquarters in…
Glen Grove project to welcome 5 businesses to Bettendorf
The empty, muddy field at the corner of Forest Grove Drive and Devils Glen Road…
Interstate Power shows off services, Davenport facility
Phillip Wiginton pointed out the 15 truck bays at the Interstate Power Systems facility at…
Grow Clinton makes ‘great strides’ to help businesses
CLINTON, Iowa – This community is on a winning path. It’s getting more businesses, more…
Harold’s brings ‘energy’ to downtown Moline
“Everything we make here is made with love.” That’s the word from Josiah Blanton, the…
