(Radio Iowa) – The delayed start of the school year in an eastern Iowa district has been pushed back even farther after the discovery of asbestos. Due to a construction project, next Tuesday, September 6th, had been set as the first day of school in North Linn district, but Superintendent Dave Hoeger says the construction disturbed asbestos in the high school building.

All classes are delayed, not just at the high school.

Asbestos removal crews are cleaning the buildings and Hoeger says more tests will be done next week.

The North Linn School District serves students in and around Coggin, Troy Mills and Walker.