Dave Thompson's stories
‘Service is what we sell’
Brian Crossland had Christmas trees on his mind a few weeks ago. He was thinking about getting thousands of the trees to people across the country in time for the upcoming holidays. “It’s a big job. … They have to…
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…
Cinnamon rolls to drinks: New Bakehouse is open for business
The new Bakehouse in East Moline is more than a bakery that serves a lot…
QC Labor Day Parade honors unions, workers, community
Quintin Waterman was looking to the future and remembering the past Monday morning, Sept. 1,…
‘Beginning of a journey’ as Horizon Science Academy opens
Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer greeted students at the new Horizon Science Academy (HSA) in…
Sweet ‘magic’ returns as Chocolate Manor reopens in Davenport
Life may not always be like a box of chocolates, but they make life a…
Entrepreneurs Summit leader: ‘We can grow together’
Catherine Tran knows this is an era when many immigrants feel uncertainty and fear when…
‘It was a blast’ – Rappellers go ‘Over the Edge’ to help kids
Pam Langfitt just rappelled down 11 stories (or 140 feet) on the north side of…
Black Hawk College’s renovated Building 2 ready for students
Rachel Savage is a big fan of Black Hawk College’s updated Building 2 on the…
