DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa House Republicans introduced an amendment Saturday that would require women to wait 24 hours before they’re allowed to have an abortion performed. The amendment was proposed last-minute during Saturday’s session.

MAQUOKETA, IA (IRN) – A man in rural Maquoketa is dead after being ran over by a tractor Saturday afternoon. Stephen Miller, 63, was filling a fertilizer tank that was hooked up to a farm tractor. While Miller was waiting for the tank to fill, the tractor slipped into gear and moved forwards. Miller was run over by the rear wheels of the tractor and fertilizer applicator trailer.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Democrat Theresa Greenfield is leading Sen. Joni Ernst in a close race for U.S. Senate, according to a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll. According to the poll, 46% of likely voters would vote for Greenfield if the election were held today, while 43% would vote for Ernst.

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.