DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health has confirmed 1,266 additional COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours as of 10 a.m. today. There have been 37 additional COVID-19 deaths for a statewide death toll of 2,349.

OMAHA, NE (IRN) – A Bellevue, Nebraska, man was jailed after a lengthy chase that crossed back and forth across the Iowa-Nebraska line. The 34-year-old suspect faces multiple charges including reckless driving and possession of methamphetamine. The chase began shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday when Council Bluffs officers stopped a Chevrolet Silverado, but the driver took off and drove into Nebraska. The truck reached speeds of more than 100 mph. The truck later crossed back into Iowa, where Council Bluffs police picked up the pursuit again, deploying spike strips, but the truck headed back to Nebraska. In Omaha, troopers pulled in front of the truck and the driver got out and tried to run but was caught.

HIAWATHA, IA (IRN) – Five people were displaced after an early morning fire on Thanksgiving Day in Hiawatha. The five occupants of the building had evacuated after waking up to the power out and smell of smoke in the laundry room. The building is uninhabitable. It had previously been damaged in the August 10th derecho and several units were still under repair.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The City of Iowa City has announced locations in Iowa City and Coralville where people can recycle holiday lights no longer wanted. Drop-offs began on November 23rd and are available until January 10, 2021.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Hawkeye basketball player Luka Garza unveiled a new fadeaway shot Wednesday in a 97-67 victory over North Carolina Central. Garza had 26 points and 10 rebounds to help the Hawkeyes win their 10th consecutive opener.