Dave Thompson's stories

‘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. That energy was on display during a Downtown Rock Island celebration on Thursday, Sept. 25, to mark the completion of the nearly $9 million Rebuild…
The Project of Quad Cities moves into ‘bigger, warmer’ space
The Project of the Quad Cities (TPQC) has a message for its patients and people…

Moline residents see 3 finalist plans for new riverfront
Moline residents are helping “create the spark” for a new vibrant riverfront area in the…

MLK Park: A place to celebrate, honor memory of civil rights icon
As Ryan Saddler looks over the new MLK Park near downtown Davenport he likes what…

QC mayors outline ‘game-changer’ projects, some challenges
“There’s a lot of big things coming.” That’s the word from Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher…

Iron Tee Golf facility almost done; it will be ‘must-visit’ facility
Ryan Hintze is living in a golf world these days. In fact, he seems to…

Postal Service outlines big changes; plan has critics in QC
MILAN – A plan to modernize and change the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) distribution center…

Putt A Round opens with golf, pizza and a lot of fun
Jay Justin looked over the opening night of the 19th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters…

‘Here we grow’ – Tapestry Farms’ first harvest nears at freight farm
It’s almost harvest time, and Sonja Kinser couldn’t be happier. That harvest will be 100…

Cavort restaurant a downtown Davenport ‘magical place’
The Cavort restaurant in downtown Davenport has been called a “hidden gem” that offers great…

QCBR Home Show has a new home – Bend XPO Center
It’s almost showtime for people looking to see the latest trends in home improvements and…

Oak Street opens 2 new health clinics in the QC
When the new Oak Street Health clinic opened in Moline on Dec. 14, one of…

QC’s ‘Regional Leaders’ gather for reception, networking
Top business, nonprofit group and community leaders gathered Thursday night, Jan. 25, to network, share…

‘Goosebumps moment’: Quad City Bank & Trust celebrates big day
Holly Katko took a good look at the upgraded and renovated building that houses the…

Sorensen pledges to fight for health care access in QC
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, met with local health care leaders on Wednesday, Jan. 24,…

Doctor comes home with Davenport Hometown Chiropractic
Dr. Tyler Hoelting has returned home to the Quad Cities. The chiropractor, who lived and…





