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Iowa State Pen. locked down Saturday following altercations

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July 31st, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Department of Corrections, Sunday, said the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison was placed on restricted movement Saturday, after several altercations took place. The incidents involved multiple offenders, with no serious injuries reported.  None of the staff were injured, either. The visiting room at the facility was closed for the rest of the weekend.  No further information is available at this time, as the incident remains under investigation.