A central Iowa school district was forced to cancel classes for today (Friday), after a written bomb threat was found outside the school. KCCI-TV reports the threat was received by the Adel-Desoto-Minburn Community School District, where the middle and high school campus was closed while an investigation was conducted. The note was found at the school in Adel. A message from school administrators to parents stated that once the note was discovered, the District’s Crisis Management Plan was implemented. That includes evacuating students and staff. The Adel Police Department, along with the Dallas County Sheriff, State Fire Marshal, and the Waukee Police Department searched the building thoroughly. Officials said “Nothing was found of any concern at all during the search.”

Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the incident., which did not affect the Adel Elementary or DeSoto Intermediate Schools.

(12-p.m. News)