Dave Thompson's stories
Rally goal aims to protect health care for Iowans
Health care in Iowa and the nation is under attack. Financial cuts are being made to Medicaid and Medicare. Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could expire, which would send health care premiums soaring. Americans and Iowans could soon face skyrocketing…
QC welcomes rock wall at Dick’s House of Sport
The 30-foot-tall rock climbing wall at Dick’s House of Sport has a way of attracting…
‘Over the Edge’ has raised more than $1M for BBBS
“Over the Edge for Kids’ Sake” – the urban rappelling event that has raised big…
Forty Under 40: Young leaders step forward in the QC
Shortly after Brooke Sweeney-Adrian, director of human resources for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, received an…
‘Vettes on River’ will be Aug. 26 in LeClaire
LECLAIRE, Iowa – Vettes on the River – a show featuring more than 250 Corvettes…
Sorensen: Group O is a ‘story of success’
MILAN – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois) is calling Group O a company that is…
UPDATED: Clinton welcomes new $224M plant Atlas plant
CLINTON, Iowa – “This is an historic project for Clinton. … Its impact will last…
Molly’s Cupcakes: QC has new place to get sweet treats
Gaberiella Stevens was busy putting blue icing on a cake during a recent work day…
Floatzilla: Paddlers get a ‘crazy’ day on the river
Amy Roberts loved the sunny weather and mild temperatures on Saturday, Aug. 19, as she…
Yellow Corp. bankruptcy: ‘Sad day’ for workers, freight industry
Pam Robertson is frustrated with the Yellow Corp. The Blue Grass, Iowa, woman had almost…
Alternating Currents: ‘Calling card for the Quad Cities’
The Alternating Currents festival kicked off on Thursday, Aug. 17, with music and art. And…
‘This is like Christmas’ – New teachers get needed school supplies
New teachers were carefully looking over rooms filled with donated classroom supplies on Tuesday, Aug.…
Q&A with Brad Bark: Muscatine is focusing on growth
MUSCATINE, Iowa – This city is in the middle of history-making events. And Dr. Brad…
LeClaire-Port Byron Tug Fest: ‘They had a blast’
The tug-of-war contest between LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, on Saturday, Aug. 12, had…
QC Chamber highlights year of ‘monumental wins’
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting was filled with success stories, hopes for…
‘Passion’ for housing: West Liberty to gain 45 new homes
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa – A new 45-home subdivision – called the Dutton Housing Project –…
