School Safety

The Iowa Department of Public Safety says the 17-year-old student responsible for killing two people and injuring six others acted alone.

The state of Iowa has not issued any permits for school employees to carry guns on school property under a new law, and it’s still not clear if public schools will be able to arm staff without risking the loss of their insurance coverage.

The Iowa Senate is sending a bill back to the House that would make it easier for schools to allow teachers and other staff to carry firearms.

The longtime Iowa principal who risked his life to save students during a shooting earlier this month was remembered Saturday not just for his heroic actions that day but for the unconditional love and compassion he showed his family and students during his years at Perry High School.

The residents of Perry, Iowa are mourning loss of life, injuries and a lost sense of safety.

Police have identified the shooter at Perry High School as 17-year-old Dylan Butler, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was a Perry High School student.

Narcan is underutilized. Federal and local governments are urging schools to address a growing concern.

Iowa leaders launched a new website, app and hotline Tuesday for anonymously reporting concerns related to school safety.

About 30 communities in Iowa were targeted Tuesday by false reports of school shootings. Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Steve Bayens said it appeared to be a hoax known as “swatting.”

The Spirit Lake Community School District voted to authorize 10 staff members to be armed on campus. It’s an effort to protect against a potential active shooter situation.