Stories from Friday, April 17, 2020

High school seniors statewide likely won't be attending a spring formal, competing in spring sports or even walking across a stage to "Pomp and Circumstance" this year. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she plans to keep Iowa's schools closed for the remainder of the school year in light of the novel coronavirus...

The public isn't driving as often or as far these days, in light of COVID-19 health recommendations. The decrease in gasoline consumption is starting to take its toll on Iowa ethanol producers. "Plants are either shutdown or in the process of shutting down," Al Giese, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association board member, said. "Within a couple weeks, there will be very few left running."...