DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health released new statistics on COVID-19 in Iowa Saturday. The IDPH reported the largest single-day increase in cases with 648 new cases and five deaths.

MITCHELLVILLE, IA (IRN) – State officials have reported a COVID-19 outbreak at the Mitchell Village in Mitchellville, with six positive cases. Four of the cases are residents and two are staff members.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday announced she has signed a proclamation to open some previously closed businesses in Iowa amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The governor said the proclamation allows the resumption of elective surgeries at hospitals and clinics and re-open farmers markets in a phased approach beginning next week.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) -The City of Dubuque is experiencing substantial revenue loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To combat this and to limit the financial burden on residents, the city asked bargaining unit employees to forgo their wage increases for the Fiscal Year 2021. Employees asked to consider this were from the Teamster Local 120, Operating Engineers Local 234, Dubuque Professional Fire Fighters Local 25, and Dubuque Police Protective Association. Each of the units held a vote and the wage freeze was accepted.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Questions are arising why airports are getting so much money after congress passed the CARES Act. WHO-TV reports the Mason City Airport received over $17 million. That’s enough money to operate the airport for the next two decades.