DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health as of 10 a.m. Saturday, there were 383 new positive COVID-19 cases in Iowa. Since the beginning of the virus in Iowa, 925 Iowans have died from COVID-19.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The refusal of Gov. Kim Reynolds to require Iowans to wear masks in public has prompted at least three cities and a county to adopt their own local ordinances, setting up what could be a legal battle over whether local officials have the authority to impose mask rules in the absence of a governor’s mandate. So far, a court has not been asked to resolve these standoffs between Reynolds and local officials, but it appears likely as some local mask ordinances are set to take effect on Monday.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The Big Ten Conference said that teams will not be able to go on to full-dress workouts, involving pads and other normal equipment, until further notice. Players can wear helmets during practices, but no other protective equipment, to limit contact during drills. The move comes amid concerns about player health and safety amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

CEDAR FALLS, IA (IRN) – The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced Friday it will postpone its fall season to spring 2021. UNI and the rest of the Missouri Valley football teams will play an eight-game schedule in the spring.