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Bomb squad removes grenade from Iowa City home

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November 19th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – The Johnson County bomb squad safely removed a grenade from an Iowa City home Monday night. Iowa City police responded to a report of suspicious activity after the grenade was found inside the residence. Police say the pin was still in the grenade.

Officers secured the scene while the bomb squad confirmed the grenade was real but had been rendered inert. The squad x-rayed the grenade before taking custody of it.

No other information is known at this time.