Dave Thompson's stories
‘Beginning of a journey’ as Horizon Science Academy opens
Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer greeted students at the new Horizon Science Academy (HSA) in west Davenport on Friday morning, Aug. 29. She gave them high-fives and praised their school uniforms – green polo-style shirts with a Horizon emblem on…
Cafe d’Marie: Business is ‘miracle on Fifth Street’
Just inside the sturdy front doors of Cafe d’Marie in Davenport’s Gold Coast neighborhood is…
Mayor: Bettendorf future is bright, despite tax rollback issue
The City of Bettendorf is financially sound, safe and flourishing – even though it’s facing…
Trinity offers ‘pathway’ for medical students
Abigail Burger is looking forward to a career as a medical lab scientist. The 21-year-old…
Young Adult Hiring Fair: ‘We’re hiring for everything’
Some were looking for jobs as photographers. Some were looking for jobs as teachers or…
Dynamic duo: New YMCA/library opens to rave reviews
Children were getting a good look at the new Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch…
Home Show gets ‘new shot of life’ at new home
Bob Brooks was looking for a home generator and flooring materials. Others in the crowd…
Isabel Bloom celebrates 60 years of being a QC icon
Lori Hayward of Cobden, Illinois, gets emotional when she talks about her Isabel Bloom sculptures.…
QC Home Show: It will be ‘out of this world’
Tables are being moved. Fireplace displays are being built. Living room and bedroom displays are…
Deere donation helps start welding program at Arrowhead Ranch
Anthony Campbell is blunt about his life and some of the bad decisions he has…
Home Show on the move to MV Fairgrounds
There are changing times for the upcoming 2023 Quad Cities Builders & Remodelers Association (QCBR)…
Mayors tout progress, projects, tax frustrations
The mayors of five Quad Cities communities gathered Friday morning, Feb. 10, to highlight projects…
North Scott Foods of Eldridge being sold to Hy-Vee
ELDRIDGE – A local, family-owned grocery store is in the process of being sold to…
BBBS rolls out 18th annual Putt-A-Round in QC
The “par-tee” has begun. The 18th annual Putt-A-Round event – a fundraiser for Big Brothers…
Learning experience: Augie students create ‘Dog Complex’ clothing
Two Augustana College students have launched a line of clothing with a young style, a…
New Rock Island YMCA/library opens to rave reviews
Frank Lambert was searching for a new favorite book as he looked over the new…
