DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 1,024 new coronavirus cases and 23 additional deaths. There have been 1,160 deaths since the pandemic began.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Polk County judge on Friday denied a request from multiple metro bar owners for an injunction on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ COVID-19 related bar closures. Reynolds issued a proclamation on Aug. 27 closing bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries and nightclubs in Black Hawk, Dallas, Johnson, Linn, Polk and Story counties. All, except Dallas County, are home to four-year colleges.

MANCHESTER, IA (IRN) – On Friday, a judge sentenced a Delaware County man convicted of killing his wife with a corn rake to life in prison without parole. A Dubuque County jury found Todd Mullis guilty last September. The prosecution argued Mullis killed his wife Amy Mullis in 2018 because he believed she was having an affair. Investigators say he tried to pass off her death as a farming accident after one of the couple’s children found the body. Todd Mullis still claims he’s innocent.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – Authorities have made an arrest in the death of Mia Holmes, 17, and her unborn child. The Ankeny Police Department said that on Friday Donault Logan, 18, turned himself into detectives. Mia’s mother believes the shooting was an accident.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Cedar Rapids police say a man is facing charges after he stole a truck and led officers on a pursuit on Friday. Billy Clark is now charged with second degree theft and traffic charges. Officers say he stole an Aramark truck from Mercy Medical Center and led them on a chase on several streets. The truck got stuck between a pole and a warehouse.

AMES, IA (IRN) – Iowa State University athletic director Jamie Pollard warned of financial challenges ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic and said layoffs and the elimination of some sports are under consideration. Pollard said they are now projecting a $30 million deficit.