Dave Thompson's stories
Clinton City Council rejects data center moratorium
CLINTON, Iowa – An effort to create a moratorium to delay (or stop) a massive data center being built on about 1,000 acres in this community has failed, for the moment. The Clinton City Council rejected the data center moratorium…
Open Bay will be ‘designed around people’
Wendy and Chris Hermann are getting ready to make their longtime dream come true by…
Gold, silver prices send coin shops on ‘exciting ride’
Neil Edwards loves his coins. On March 15, the Davenport man came to the 88th…
$400M energy plant project looks for state approval
Plans to bring a $400 million energy generating facility to farmland in rural Scott County…
Black Hawk-WIU agreement will help ‘transform lives’
Many local college students will soon have more academic and career options, thanks to an…
Blain’s Farm & Fleet president visits Moline store
Mark Hasting was in a celebratory mood as he visited the Quad Cities on Wednesday,…
In the Works: See what’s being built in the Quad Cities in March 2026
In the Works is a recurring feature that spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and…
Joh’s Cafe brings coffee, energy drinks to downtown Moline
The front of the new Joh’s Cafe coffee and energy drink shop has a sign…
Mayor says ‘East Moline is in a great place’
East Moline is a city moving forward in “high gear” with downtown revitalization, new businesses…
Bix 7 race: Event is ‘more than the miles’
Fans of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race are looking forward to this summer’s…
Celebration honors new Robert Ontiveros Elementary School
Chris Ontiveros got emotional as he looked over the Moline school site that will soon…
Arconic employees graduate from apprenticeship programs
A few years ago, Robert Slavish got involved with an apprenticeship program at Arconic Davenport…
Taste of LeClaire gets a taste of summer
LECLAIRE – Donna Walley was busy helping customers find their perfect gifts in her business…
The Bagel Shop is dream come true for couple
MUSCATINE — “It’s a beautiful day for a bagel.” That’s an unofficial motto for Gavin…
Q&A: Thompson reflects on new role, future of Palmer
Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport recently saw a shift in its executive leadership as…
Ries Harbor Apartments complex is a ‘dream come true’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Adam Meuser toured the new $3.8 million Ries Harbor Apartments complex in…
