Dave Thompson's stories
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 of the first items they came across was a cardboard frame that was used as a photo prop. The top of the cardboard said: “I…
Higgins Hall: St. Ambrose completes $11.5M renovation on building
A historic building on the St. Ambrose University campus in Davenport is getting a new…
‘It’s fantastic’ – new Vibrant Coffeehouse set to open Dec. 19
Jennie Powless calls the new Vibrant Coffeehouse and Kitchen in Bettendorf a warm, welcoming and…
Oak St. Health opens its first clinic in QC
Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-East Moline, looked over a new health care clinic in Moline…
‘Innovator, leader’- Waste Commission of Scott Co.’s Morris retires
The last few days of November were a busy, hectic time for Kathy Morris as…
‘This is a home run’ – new Courtyard by Marriott Bettendorf opens
Dan Huber looked over the new Courtyard by Marriott Bettendorf hotel on Tuesday night, Dec.…
Hams for the Holidays: Hundreds pack fairgrounds for free ham
Many people who are having trouble putting food on the table this holiday season received…
‘Our region is in good hands’ – new EICC leader discusses goals
Liang Chee Wee, the new interim chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, has a small…
The Last Picture House: Creating a ‘movie community’ in QC
The Last Picture House movie theater in downtown Davenport is creating something special in the…
Bush Construction: ‘It’s really like a family’
Stephanie Hintermeister loves her job with Bush Construction in Davenport. As a project coordinator with…
AI Symposium: Technology will usher in new era for business world
CORALVILLE, Iowa – When it comes to understanding artificial intelligence (AI), Greg Edwards wants people…
Good Shepherd opens life-changing office in Rock Island
Jerry Jett knows tough times. When he was a boy, he said his father “would…
‘Future of urban farming’ – New QC freight farm will grow crops
Ryan Wille looked at the parking lot at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock…
Genesis shows off robotic-assisted surgery systems
Dr. Robert Harson was talking about the great advantages robotic-assisted surgery offers to patients, when…
Friendship Manor launching $12.5M in upgrades
A retirement community in Rock Island will soon start $12.5 million in improvements to meet…
New youth center will be ‘second home’ to children
A new, nearly $1 million youth center will be built near downtown Davenport next year.…
