Dave Thompson's stories
New Robert Young Center is ‘centerpiece of growth’
The UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center continues to expand access to mental health services in the Quad Cities, making needed changes and helping people in need. That’s the message Robert Young leaders delivered Thursday morning, Sept. 4, as they…
Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Truck fans get a ‘really cool show’
WALCOTT, Iowa – Kayla Wildman was busy waxing the cab of a Demaree Trucking company…
Fairmount Community Center: ‘More than just a gym’
Davenport Mayor Mike Matson is excited about the new Fairmount Community Center. In addition to…
United Way QC announces $2.8M in grants to 51 local nonprofits
The Spring Forward organization will continue to offer education services. The One Eighty group will…
BixBRAI weekend: Quad Cities gets ready for thousands of visitors
Davenport is getting ready for a lot of visitors; perhaps 50,000 visitors on bicycles and…
JDC: Vendors offer ice cream, cookies, chairs, remodeling tips
SILVIS – Tyler Walker was enjoying a day of watching golf Friday, July 7, at…
Urban Homestead Program: Old Davenport home ready for new life
By all accounts, the 123-year-old house on West 13th Street in Davenport was in horrible…
JDC volunteers: 2,200 workers keep the show moving
Some of the volunteers at the John Deere Classic (JDC) wear t-shirts stating they are…
Kids get a ‘fantastic day’ at TPC Deere Run
A youth movement zoomed through the John Deere Classic (JDC) on Wednesday, July 5. The…
Wind, solar energy facilities in the works for Clinton County
CLINTON, Iowa – In the next few years, there will be a massive solar energy…
Public gets look at ‘Rebuild’ Rock Island plans
Plans to improve and update downtown Rock Island through a $7.3 million project were introduced…
New program helps get families into homes
Danielle Coberly, of Silvis, hopes to one day buy a home for her family. Today,…
Quad City Air Show: ‘Powerful and amazing’
Brittany Woods watched the graceful – and very loud – military jets fly over her…
Food Truck Fight: Foodies find their favorites dishes
Jenny Bernard was enjoying a tasty dinner at the Food Truck Fight on Saturday night,…
Floating classroom to help inspire ‘future guardians’ of rivers
Chad Pregracke on Thursday, June 15, was proudly looking over a restored barge that will…
Meadowview prepares for grand opening June 25
The newest retirement community in the Quad Cities – Meadowview of Davenport – is getting…
