DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health reported a new single-day record for coronavirus testing in the state. IDPH reported 670 new positive cases and 7 additional deaths on Thursday. There have been 33,012 total positive COVID-19 cases and 739 deaths in Iowa.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A judge ordered probation for an Iowa businessman, saying he failed to show genuine remorse for assaulting a woman at his home last year. The judge rejected a request by David Greenspon for a deferred judgment in the assault, which occurred at Greenspon’s West Des Moines mansion last November. Greenspon is the owner of Competitive Edge, a Des Moines advertising supply company.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – International students face new regulations ahead of the fall semester. International students who only take classes online will either have to transfer to schools with in-person learning or leave the country. Colleges and Universities across the country oppose the regulations. The University of Iowa tweeted out a statement saying: “If International Programs have one purpose, it is to open the minds and hearts of our community to the reality that the world is a stronger and better place when we celebrate the humanity in every individual and in every nation.”

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – The face mask mandate for Mason City official buildings goes into effect this morning. Mayor Bill Schickel announced the mask requirement on July 1, which requires everyone who enters or works at a city building wear a mask.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The first semi-professional soccer league is launching in Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Raptors FC is now the second United Soccer League team in Iowa, joining the Des Moines Menace. The season will begin with no fans in the stands, but will be streamed on Facebook.