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Drake Relays to review security measures

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April 15th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Drake Relays officials say they’re reviewing security measures for next week’s meet following a pair of blasts Monday near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Drake spokesman Tyler Patton tells The AP that campus and Des Moines police will re-evaluate the security plans for the Drake Relays, which will be held from April 25-28. Patton says no further details were immediately available.

The meet will also host a 1-mile race in downtown Des Moines on April 23 and a half marathon on April 28. Drake Relays director Brian Brown in meetings Monday afternoon and unavailable for further comment.