Iowans go on "Green" bike tour

Five Iowans are on a “Green Bike Tour” of northern Europe, checking out European energy projects. David Osterberg of Mt. Vernon is leading the group, which is in Denmark. Osterberg says Europeans recognize that global warming is real, and they’re...

Run touts agriculture

The annual “Field to Food” run is tonight in Johnston. Spokesman Bill Brewer says the run was created by the Iowa chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association.The run was created to draw the connection between the fields where food is grown and the...

Davenport Mayor won’t face charges after scuffle

The mayor of Davenport will not be charged in a city-hall scuffle after all. No assault charges will be filed against Davenport’s mayor, Charlie Brook. That follows a review of the findings of a Scott County sheriff’s investigation by County Attorney Bill...