Dave Thompson's stories

Two-way traffic could ‘strengthen the heart of downtown’

Drivers traveling through downtown Davenport will soon get a different view of the city. That’s because a portion of East Third Street will be converted from one-way to two-way traffic next week. If the weather cooperates, Third Street – between…

Expo connects local unions with future talent

Kreg Warren of Davenport came to the Quad Cities Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Career Expo on…

Fleet Feet Davenport gets ‘cool’ national honor

Phil Young wants people to know that when they walk into the Fleet Feet Davenport…

‘Feel the roar’ – QC Air Show may attract 80,000

Thousands of people will soon be looking to the skies, and jaws will be dropping…

QC Corporate Games: Event promotes wellness, teamwork

Paulette Day had a great time during the fifth annual Quad Cities Corporate Games this…

QC Success Fair connects people to jobs, services

Fair Oaks Foods is looking for more than 250 workers to fill a variety of…

Family Resources marks 175 years of helping people

Family Resources celebrated its rich history with a milestone birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 12, while…

Kids sell slime, bracelets, 3D toys, keychains at market

Cayson Lerch loves slime – the gooey mixture of ingredients that has become a popular…

‘You’re going to learn something here’

Clare Tobin looked over the many exhibits and pieces of history last week on display…

Young entrepreneurs join Freight House Farmers Market

Youth entrepreneurs from the region will soon have a role in the Freight House Farmers…

New Rooted Development building taking shape in LeClaire

LeCLAIRE, Iowa – A $3 million business and residential building project in this community’s downtown…

Rust Belt Americana honors local teachers

Teachers were praised. Around $30,000 was raised for a new scholarship fund, and antique dealers…

QC Hispanic Chamber to relocate to new office in Silvis

The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) is about to get a new…

Lumber Lofts will help ‘Muscatine momentum’ thrive

MUSCATINE, Iowa – There’s a sign near the new $11 million Lumber Lofts project that…

Downtown conference helps ‘build bright future’ for Iowa communities

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Andy Sokolovich, president and CEO of Grow Clinton, was one of nearly…

ETA opens with ‘busy, busy, busy’ crowds

There’s a yellow neon sign near the front door of the new ETA Table +…