DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Health reports 8 deaths and 104 new positive COVID-19 cases. That brings the statewide total to 17,661 positive cases and 464 deaths.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday the lifting of more COVID-19 restrictions in Iowa. On Monday, June 1, racetracks and speedways can open events to spectators, amphitheaters can open for concerts, amusement parks, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades and casinos can reopen as well, all at 50% capacity. Also effective on June 1, social, community and recreational leisure and sports gatherings of more than 10 people will be permitted.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health provided Hy-Vee with 75,000 cloth masks to distribute to customers at its stores on Tuesday. Every Hy-Vee grocery store and drugstore in Iowa will have approximately 500 cloth masks to give to customers on a first-come, first-served basis.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A boat exploded at Saylorville Lake on Sunday, according to KCCI-TV. The explosion occurred around 4:30 p.m. in an area commonly known as Party Cove. Bystanders helped people on the boat to the marina and minor injuries were reported. It’s not yet clear what caused the explosion.

IOWA (IRN) – Pier 1 Imports stores in Iowa and nationwide will close permanently after the home goods retailer said it was unable to find a buyer to continue operating the stores while it filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. In January, Pier 1 said it planned to close up to 450 stores, or nearly half of its locations. That included half its eight Iowa stores, those in Coralville, Dubuque, Sioux City and West Des Moines.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Severe storms in central Iowa produced a tornado Monday in Polk County. There was heavy storm damage in Johnston, including uprooted trees. The National Weather Service reported fallen tree limbs and damaged power lines around Merle Hay Road.