404 News 072820 A coalition of health groups including the Iowa Medical Society have sent Governor Kim Reynolds a letter, asking her to issue a statewide face mask mandate. Fifteen groups, representing 12,000 health care providers signed onto the letter. They say widespread use of face coverings will slow the spread of the virus and save lives. Governor Reynolds has encouraged Iowans to “mask up,” but has resisted a statewide mandate. The Siouxland District Health Department today has reported 9