Dave Thompson's stories
Renfro: EICC helps students find a ‘better way of life’
The future of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will focus on giving students the education they need to build better lives. That might mean more job-related education degrees, more apprenticeship opportunities and maybe even bachelor’s degree programs in a few years.…
Downtown living: ‘We are getting interest from everybody’
Gates Thomas and Angel Matias love their 10th floor apartment in downtown Davenport. They love…
QC sports landscape, economy positioned for major changes
The Quad Cities sports landscape and economy are about to undergo a drastic change. That…
New golf entertainment venue started as a ‘crazy idea’
Businessman Ryan Hintze said he was sitting in his kitchen a couple of years ago…
Superior set for ‘tons of work’ on the waterfront
ILLINOIS CITY, Illinois – Just outside this small Rock Island County town is a business…
Eaton strike continues; company set to ‘take steps’
The strike against Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems in Davenport continues as the company indicated it…
Steamwheelers interview for new jobs in the QC
Jake Brock greets a potential employer, smiles, shakes hands and talks about his education and…
Dress for Success director leaving; takes job with Doris & Victor Day Foundation
Tyla Sherwin-Cole is leaving her position with Dress for Success Quad Cities in the next…
Naeve Family Beef almost ready to open
CAMANCHE, Iowa – Andrew Naeve recently looked over his family’s new business with pride. On…
Black Business Expo highlights ‘passion economy’
Lemon pound cakes, cupcakes and crafty candles made to look like bowls of breakfast cereal…
Eaton-Cobham strike update: Next talks set for Tuesday
It’s one week into the strike at Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems with no apparent contract…
RV and Camping Show starts Friday
They have names such as Freedom Express, Sporttrek, Avalanche and Astoria. These are some of…
Eaton-Cobham strike continues; no progress made on contract talks
The strike against Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems in Davenport continued on Monday, Feb. 21, after…
Railroad enthusiasts put Silvis trainyards on track for new life
An old train facility in Silvis is about to get new life. And that new…
New youth center to provide financial lessons for kids
Lonnie Westerfield has massive plans for a section of an anchor business building in Davenport’s…
Jennie’s Boxcar serves tacos, local railroad history lesson
Jennie’s Boxcar isn’t just a Mexican restaurant with a colorful menu of tacos and other…