Police in Creston reported this morning that a lock-down at the dorms for Southwestern Community College (SWCC) has been lifted. The dorms were put on lock down Thursday night, after a report was received about a potential threat. The threat was communicated to police by a student, after it was seen on a social media website. The school was placed in precautionary lock down while law enforcement investigated the incident.

Authorities with the Creston Police Department, Union County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa State Patrol participated in the investigation, during which no immediate safety issues were found. The investigation, which includes the gathering of electronic records from social media sites, continues.

Creston Police say they will continue to monitor activities on campus to ensure the ongoing safety of students and staff.