(Clive, Iowa) – Police in the Des Moines suburb of Clive said Monday, they were investigating two bomb threats made at daycare centers in the community. Clive Police said that at around 3:38-p.m., Monday, staff at the Cadence Academy, 14300 Hickman Road, called Westcom Dispatch to report a bomb threat to their building. Staff reported that an e-mail had been received stating that a bomb had been placed inside the facility. As part of Cadence Academy’s policies, and to safeguard the children, evacuation of the facility was conducted. Clive Police and Fire responded to the scene and were able to search the building, however, no threat was located.

The e-mail also mentioned a similar threat to the KinderCare facility at 15200 Hickman Road. That center was also evacuated and searched, with no threat being found. Chief Mark Rehberg stated, “Due to the robust security procedures in place at both centers, it is unlikely that anyone would be able to access them without the knowledge of staff.” Rehberg continued, “The policies both centers had in place were followed by staff and ensured that all of the children in their care were safe and well protected.”

Police say they will follow up with their federal partners to attempt identification of the person(s) responsible for the e-mail. Authorities said “Communication is key during an incident such as this, and the Clive Police and Fire Departments encourage all parents to update their contact information with any daycare provider to ensure immediate notification of any event.”

The matter remains under investigation.