Steve Trainor's stories
Sound Conservatory’s roof in need of tune-up
Andrzej (“Andre”) Kozlowski has pianos for sale — from wonderful to wow. He sells other instruments, too and has a dozen other instrumentalists teaching 220+ students from across the Quad Cities. What his Sound Conservatory business doesn’t have is a…
Enthusiasm, faith keys to expanding Sound Conservatory
The owner of Rock Island’s Sound Conservatory is a man of enthusiasm and faith. Andrzej…
Flaherty’s Candy blends Irish heritage into winning recipes
What began as a “side gig” in Joy Flaherty’s kitchen has transformed into a full-fledged…
Old Oaks Winery bringing a taste of Napa Valley home to the QC
Like an endless row of grapevines, the new Old Oaks Winery in Milan feels like…
After 3-year journey, Thai Town opens with fireworks
Business is booming in Thai Town. That’s the name of a new eatery in Rapids…
Honor Homes opens door to new veteran housing
There are new options now for veterans looking for a home thanks to the launch…
New director finds her place in Hilltop Campus Village
She’s only been at it nine months, but high energy is prevalent across central Davenport’s…
Arts Alley Grant will help Rock Island tourism rock
With more than a half-million grant dollars and donations, the City of Rock Island is…
Pianist’s new Sound Conservatory will strike a chord with musicians
He’s a Polish-American concert pianist who’s performed all over the world. He also minored in…
New murals, art emphasis bolster placemaking efforts
Public art not only can be inviting, colorful and welcoming, but it can lend vitality…