A bomb threat caused significant disruption at a state speech contest held at Ankeny Centennial High School on Saturday afternoon, leading to the event’s abrupt postponement and the evacuation of participants and attendees.
Authorities in Ankeny have confirmed to several local media outlets that the high school was swiftly evacuated to enable a thorough search of the premises by investigative teams. The decision to evacuate was made in the interest of safety, resulting in the immediate dispersal of students and parents from the location.
Despite the evacuation, Ankeny Police have indicated that no immediate threat has been detected following preliminary investigations. However, they continue to urge the public to maintain a safe distance from the school premises until an official all-clear is announced.
The Ankeny Community School District issued a statement regarding the incident, revealing that school administrators were promptly informed about the bomb threat, which was reportedly issued via social media platforms. The district has assured concerned parties that additional details will be made available following the conclusion of the police’s security sweep of the school facilities.