Steve Tappa's stories
Malibu Jack’s: ‘Fun’s up!’
Walking through rows of arcade games – and seeing the celebratory lights, bells and whistles on the dizzying array of options – the term “Casino for Kids” effortlessly pops into one’s head. However, Malibu Jack’s in Bettendorf offers so much…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Bettendorf gets ahead of the sports tourism game
This story is a part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
QC Marathon celebrates community impact
The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon (QCM) celebrated more than a 25th anniversary in 2022.…
LeClaire’s Corson Construction excited to help build hometown
LECLAIRE — Carrie and Travis Corson fondly recall growing up in the cozy confines of…
QC Tennis Club making a racket
When Bob Ontiveros heard the Quad City Tennis Club (QCTC) in Moline was going to…
Drought a growing problem for QC businesses, farmers
When considering the most complex concerns demanding headlines in 2022, Tom Heinold of the U.S.…
LeClaire celebrates Kwik Star grand opening
LECLAIRE – A long drive and an even longer wait is now over for Mark…
Kwik Star to open Thursday in LeClaire
A nearly five-year wait finally ends at 5 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, when a new…
Birdies for Charity celebrates fundraising record
Clair Peterson compared the moment to Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams hitting a home…
I-80 Bridge project settles on ‘Final Four’ alternatives
A Quad Cities replacement for the 55-year-old Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River will…
How to weigh in on seven potential Interstate 80 Bridge crossings
A new Interstate 80 Bridge in the Quad Cities will move a step closer to…
Quad Cities Marathon shows sponsorships are good business
John DeDoncker cringes now at the memory. However, a quarter century ago, the Midwest Division…
Vibrant brings new name, attitude to Moline arena
Every time Matt McCombs walks into Moline’s downtown arena, the Vibrant president and CEO remembers…
TaxSlayer Center gets ‘Vibrant’ new name
The TaxSlayer Center’s new naming rights partner plans to be a “Vibrant” part of the…
LeClaire last to jump aboard train merger deal
In railroad terms, LeClaire is the “caboose” as the last of the larger local cities…
“Field of Dreams” gets $12M grant; no game next year?
A hologram of the late Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster Harry Caray singing “Take Me…