Buchanan County

Flood warnings continue for all or parts of several northeast and east-central Iowa counties following another day of rain.

An extended period without any precipitation should help the region's rivers and streams. Plenty of sunshine is in the forecast for the next several days.

Several rivers in northeast Iowa are being forced out of their banks following two days of heavy rainfall.

Heavy rain reportedly has inundated several rural roads in Black Hawk, Bremer and Buchanan Counties.

Law Enforcement officers lined overpasses along U.S. Highway 20 to show support for an injured Buchanan County deputy as he was transferred between hospitals.

The pursuit began in Oelwein after a vehicle allegedly struck a pedestrian, then drove away from the scene

The Governor's proclamation goes into effect at midnight and continues through April 30 Black Hawk, Benton, Bremer, Buchanan, Fayette and eight other counties.

Public health officials reported 125 new cases Thursday morning, the largest one-day total since testing began on March 7.

Figures released by state health officials Thursday morning include the first positive case in Bremer County.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the end of August, , weather permitting.