Dave Thompson's stories
$400M energy plant project looks for state approval
Plans to bring a $400 million energy generating facility to farmland in rural Scott County might be getting new life after being voted down by county officials this winter. Officials with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) are now considering the…
Merrill Steel: A ‘dream come true’ for Camanche
CAMANCHE, Iowa — “We are the backbone of buildings.” That — in a single, short…
YouthBuild Quad Cities: Students learn skills, fix up old house
Chastin Barker loves the work he’s doing in an old Rock Island home that needs…
Nestle Purina setting up distribution center in Davenport
The 95-acre Russell Industrial Park in northwest Davenport is getting a new business neighbor. Nestle…
Small Business Saturday: Shopping season is off with a bang in QC
Saturday was a day of shopping joy and chaos for DeAnna Freeman-Foster, an owner of…
Bettendorf’s comprehensive plan gets reviewed by public
Andy Kay looked closely at many of the 13 display boards featured Monday night, Nov.…
Diwali: Celebration ‘builds bridges of friendship’ in QC
The annual celebration in Moline attracted hundreds of people, many of them in colorful, elegant…
Black Hawk College: New $250K scholarship to help future nurses
A new $250,000 endowment has been created to launch a scholarship that will help Black…
Sound Conservatory brings new life to old Carnegie Library building
Beth Johnson looked over room after room at the Sound Conservatory’s new location in downtown…
‘Build Your Career Forum’ helps create success stories
Anthony Bielski loves to see success stories – especially those stories that have young people…
Mayor: Clinton ‘continues to rally’ with $1 billion in projects
CLINTON, Iowa – This community “continues to rally” and attract new businesses and new economic…
$5M in new technology brings ‘recycling to new level’
“We are going to take recycling to a new level.” That was the word from…
See Spot work: Dog-like robot is on the job at Clinton plant
Travis Mickelson was having a great time at a Career Expo in East Moline. The…
Veterans Day: A time to keep memories alive, remember our history
Molly Regan had a lot of memories in her hands during the Veterans Day Ceremony…
Life Connections: Offering therapy, treatment to people in need
CLINTON, Iowa – There is a sign inside the Life Connections waiting room that states:…
‘Long journey’ complete: My Place Hotel opens in East Moline
Rhea Oakes looked over the features of the new My Place Hotel-East Moline/Quad Cities. She…
