DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health reported six deaths and 189 new COVID-19 cases in Iowa Tuesday. That brings the total number of deaths to 49, and the total number of positive cases to 1,899. Gov. Kim Reynolds attributed the highest single-day spike in new positive cases to the Tyson plant in Louisa County, where an additional 86 positive cases were reported.

TIFFIN, IA (IRN) – The public’s assistance is requested by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation of the death of 15-year-old Noah Herring. KCII-Radio reports the teenager from Tiffin was last seen on April 7th and his body was recovered from the Coralville Reservoir four days later. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. They are asking the public to help locate anyone who was boating or fishing on the Coralville Reservoir near Scales Pointe Campground or near the area known as Diving Rock on April 7th.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Construction crews escaped safely Monday after flames engulfed a retirement home under construction in West Des Moines. KCCI-TV reports fire crews were still at the scene early Tuesday morning. West Des Moines Fire Marshal Mike Whitsell said it is unclear what started the fire, but the flames spread fast. Whitsell said strong winds made it difficult to stop the fire from spreading. He called it “a firefighter’s nightmare.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds said Monday that she is beginning to plan out how and when Iowa will reopen despite stating that the state’s peak for COVID-19 infection remains weeks away. The governor said she is balancing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 with the need to help Iowa’s economy and schools. She has formed an Iowa economic recovery task force that consists of state leaders and will likely include private business leaders.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Police in Waterloo have charged a man with arson following a fire at the Wishbone Restaurant. KCRG-TV reports police have charged Kevin Josue Cruz Soliveras, 29, with second-degree arson. He had already been in custody for an attempted armored car robbery on March 11.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the entire 2020 Indoor Football League season has been canceled. WHO-TV reports the Iowa Barnstormers will have a 16 game regular season in 2021. Barnstormers President Jeff Lamberti says, “While we are disappointed that we will not be having the 2020 season for our Barnstormers fans, we feel this decision is in the best interest of the safety of our players, staff, and fans.”