DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 385 new positive COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths. That brings the statewide total to 23,551 positive cases and 650 deaths. State data continues to show flat or declining positive cases as testing has increased.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A man is in the Polk County Jail after police said he slammed a baby into a crib, causing the baby to break two bones. Cesar Corona Lopez, of West Des Moines, is charged with child endangerment causing serious injury.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – A group of about 250 protesters marched to Mayor Bruce Teague’s house in West Iowa City Friday night to say they’re unhappy with the city’s response to their protests so far. Friday was the third protest throughout the area this week, and the ninth this month.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The University of Iowa has decided to stick with its original fall academic calendar, even as other regents schools move up their start dates amid the coronavirus. The Gazette reports that UI officials announced their decision to stay the course in a campus-wide message Friday. Students will return Aug. 24 and finish finals Dec. 18.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque is opening its new “Robot Zoo” summer exhibition after having to postpone it because of COVID-19.