Bison roaming a bridge over the Mississippi River? ‘Crazy’ idea for national park near Quad Cities gains momentum

With seemingly boundless energy and a self-deprecating sense of humor, Pregracke assumes the role of part cheerleader, part truth teller for the region as he pitches the Bison Bridge. During his public unveiling, he bluntly said the Quad Cities area is failing to compete with places such as Denver, Nashville, Des Moines, Iowa City and Madison, Wisconsin, where young workers are choosing to live.