Dave Thompson's stories
McCarthy-Bush has new CEO; 5 generations guide company
Mike Bush says these are “exciting times” for the Davenport-based McCarthy-Bush Corp. That excitement is focused on growing business opportunities, new projects, a lot of optimism for the future and new leadership for the business. Earlier this month, Greg Bush…
New hotel to add ‘synergy’ to Bettendorf’s growing Plex area
A new 86-room hotel will help bring “synergy” to the many businesses and sporting features…
Networking group goal: ‘Be a force for good’
A networking group has been revived that will spur Black professionals to help the Quad…
Moline riverfront: Planners close in on final plan for river area
When it comes to improving the Moline riverfront, many residents want: More restaurants and other…
Hy-Vee closing; new grocery store in works?
With Hy-Vee about to close its longtime west Davenport store on Rockingham Road, city officials…
A ‘passionate leader’ who helps the community
Not long ago, Jay Justin, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…
Bank executive a ‘true inspiration’ to the community
Laura “Divot” Ekizian’s circle of influence as a local business and community leader has touched…
Gray Matters founder runs on ‘power of community’
Haley DeGreve is a young woman with a fulfilling career. As a communications manager with…
New dentist office opens in The Plex neighborhood
Dr. Marianna Beattie says her new dental office – Bettendorf Family Dental – is going…
‘Unsung hero’ students prepare for careers
Every local student has a story about why they want to be in a job…
Mural, mural on the wall: Public views artwork finalists
Some of the proposed murals showed birds and boys in flight. Others showed butterflies, hawks,…
Time to bloom: Volunteers help with BBBS Plant Sale
Kylie Wise pointed out some of the volunteers unloading and sorting plants Tuesday morning, May…
St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy consider ‘strategic combination’
“We are better together.” That’s the word from Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University…
Moline Riverside Riverslide ready for ‘super busy’ summer
Taylor Wages was busy getting several big and small jobs done on Friday, May 4,…
Road Trip Iowa highlights LeClaire, its businesses, people
LECLAIRE – Many of the businesses, people and places of this community were featured on…
‘Industrial marvel’ tank returns to Arsenal
Lucas Voss remembers when a World War I-era tank arrived in his work area at…
