Hazardous device team investigates suspicious package at Cedar Rapids City Hall

Mar. 27, 2023 9:27 am, Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 3:14 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS — The police and fire departments responded to Cedar Rapids City Hall Monday morning after receiving a report of a suspicious package at 7:47 a.m., according to a news release from the city.

City employees were evacuated while the Cedar Rapids Metro Hazardous Devices Unit investigated the item.

The Hazardous Devices Unit determined the contents of the package did not pose a threat, and Fire Chief Greg Smith issued an “all clear” for the building at about 9 a.m.

No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information has been released.

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