Dave Thompson's stories
QCREDA helps spur local economic growth
Economic development help is available to show “Illinois is open for business.” That help will create jobs, build apartment complexes, senior living facilities, business structures and much more throughout the local Illinois region. Those were the top messages Quad Cities…
Local schools: Rebuilding stronger
The new school year has started. So have many new school building projects, renovations and…
Arconic celebrates new High Purity Aluminum facility
The Arconic Davenport Works is now making a better, ultra-pure aluminum that is used for…
‘Downtown Rock Island is the place to be,’ mayor says
Downtown Rock Island has a new look, a rebrand and a lot of new energy.…
Arsenal wants to outgrow its ‘hidden gem’ status
Not too long ago, many people looked at the Rock Island Arsenal and Arsenal Island…
Reaching for the skies: Girls get a look at aviation jobs
As young girls attended the Girls in Aviation Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20, one…
QC’s young professionals told to ‘keep going, keep growing’
Some young professionals in the Quad Cities urged their friends and co-workers to “sparkle.” Others…
New school ‘feels like home already’
Sophia Fernas loves her new school – St. Joan of Arc Catholic School at 6900…
The Coffee Revolution opens in new site
The Coffee Revolution is starting a new chapter in its business journey. The coffee and…
History and charm: Hilltop Inn celebrates first year in business
A little over a year ago, guests started staying at an old home that…
Master Plan goal: Make Hilltop a ‘destination in Davenport’
Brian Kramer wants to make the Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) a great place to shop,…
New Taylor Ridge school will give kids ‘best possible start’
TAYLOR RIDGE, Illinois – Johnna Kerres remembers when she was an 8-year-old girl. The adults…
New Robert Young Center is ‘centerpiece of growth’
The UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center continues to expand access to mental health services…
New mural helps ‘activate’ downtown Bettendorf
Creating a new mural for downtown Bettendorf became an emotional experience for local artist William…
Online auction business MAC.BID opens in Davenport
An online auction business and related retail store recently opened in Davenport. The businesses are…
R.A. Jones celebrates 120 years of helping customers
The R.A. Jones company at 807 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, has plenty to celebrate these…
