Dave Thompson's stories
Cinnamon rolls to drinks: New Bakehouse is open for business
The new Bakehouse in East Moline is more than a bakery that serves a lot of coffee and energy drinks. It’s also a passion project for the owners. “We did this with a lot of heart. … We’re happy to…
‘Once-in-a-generation’ upgrades begin at Moline’s Riverside Center
Eric Griffith has heard plenty of “used to be” comments about the Riverside Family Aquatic …
‘Power of the Putnam’ – museum readies for big events, changes
Rachael Mullins likes to talk about the “power of the Putnam.” That power was recently…
Old I-74 bridge demo to be complete next year
The demolition of the old Interstate 74 bridge is progressing on schedule, on budget and…
United Way QC unveils new ‘Dividend Program’
The “ripple effects” of generosity will help improve the lives of many in the Quad…
New CEO at Modern Woodmen: We’re looking to grow
The day begins early for Jerald J. “Jerry” Lyphout. The East Moline man is up…
Clinton preparing for 3-day country music festival
CLINTON, Iowa – A three-day country music concert event – called the Tailgate N’ Tallboys…
Housing Market: Strong, but not ‘nuts’… maybe
Griffin Wagner and her husband, Gregory, have a lot of experience when it comes to…
Women Fighting Hunger speaker says ‘Help people create better lives’
When it comes to helping people in need, don’t wait for others to act. Be…
Local JA gets help from ‘power of sub sandwiches’
The founder of one of the nation’s largest sub sandwich restaurant chains was in the…
New DREAM: Make abandoned homes ‘shine’
Some abandoned, trashy homes in Davenport – homes that have been boarded up for years…
Covenant opens Davenport clinic; battles ‘invisible barrier to mental healthcare’
When it comes to getting mental health services, delayed treatment can be devastating to people…
East Moline prepares for big plans, ‘neat things’
East Moline is in the midst of big projects and many “neat things.” That’s the…
Updated Wilson Building creating ‘buzz,’ new memories
CLINTON, Iowa – Shirley Wheeler toured the renovated Wilson Lofts apartments in this city on…
BioLife gets off to busy start in QC
A new blood plasma collection business got off to a “busy, but not crazy” start…
Summer jobs: ‘We’re hiring for everything’
Brian Hickey is a busy man. Even though there is snow in the forecast, the…
