(Woodbine, Iowa) – Officials with the Woodbine Community School District, Wednesday, sought to reassure parents and guardians that there was no credible threat to students or staff following an incident on campus late Wednesday afternoon. Our sister station KDSN in Denison says according to District officials, a community-wide blood drive was being held at the school when an attendee was seen with what appeared to be a weapon in their front pocket. School officials said the individual was immediately confronted, and law enforcement was called.

Upon questioning, the community member admitted they had forgotten the weapon was in their possession. Authorities quickly determined there was no intent to harm anyone, and the incident did not pose a threat to the school. The district noted the individual does have a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon but emphasized that firearms are not permitted on school grounds under any circumstances. The person involved was described as apologetic and remorseful. “Keeping students safe is very important to us,” the district said in its statement. “We want this to serve as a reminder that even with a concealed carry permit, weapons cannot be brought onto school property.”

Officials confirmed that law enforcement will take additional steps as required, but stressed that students and staff are and were safe, and the situation was resolved.