Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Public Health reported another seven people have died from the new coronavirus and an additional 77 people tested positive for the virus. Six of the deaths were in Linn County and one was in Washington County. Officials said the cases reported Sunday didn’t reflect a full 24-hour period because the agency is moving to a new reporting time frame. Overall, Iowa has had 1,587 positive cases and 41 deaths.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa sheriff has been arrested and charged with domestic abuse and assault. The Des Moines Register on Sunday reported Calhoun County Sheriff Scott Anderson’s arrest. Jail staff confirmed to the newspaper that Anderson was admitted to Webster County Jail. He’s since been released on bond. An Associated Press request for comment to Anderson was not immediately returned Sunday. Court records show Anderson’s ex-wife filed a petition for relief of domestic abuse in October but was denied. Anderson is up for re-election this year.

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — The city of Ankeny is asking for the public’s help to help protect essential city employees by making and donating protective cloth masks for workers. The city says in a written release that it’s especially concerned for the safety of public works, utilities, park maintenance and office staff. The homemade masks would also go to fire, emergency medical staff and police officer to wear while in their stations in between calls. Those emergency responders will wear professional personal protection equipment while on calls where they come in contact with the public.