310 - 15th Street Moline, Illinois 61265 · Phone (309) 764-2221
Model Printers was established in 1900 in downtown Moline. In 1910 it was purchased by a group of business men who published the gazette van Moline, a flemish-language newspaper. Joseph Van Lancker was among these businessmen. Joseph's sons, Arthur and Robert, became partners with their father.
Joseph Van Lancker
Robert (Left) & Arthur Van Lancker
Steve Van Lancker
The last issue of the flemish newspaper was published in 1940, but Model Printers continued on with Art and Bob. In 1980 Art's son, Steven, joined the partnership; becoming sole owner in 1985. As Model Printers third generation owner, Steve and his wife, Chris are proud to continue the family business in the same downtown Moline location. Stop in the shop to see a bit of the past in the present.
