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Adams County Sheriff’s Office investigating potential social media threat to schools

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September 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Corning, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Adams County are investigating a potential threat of violence in the Southwest Valley School District. The threat on social media was reported at the high school in Corning, Tuesday morning. School officials said the high school was made aware of a potential threat of violence via Snapchat to a student.

After initiating an investigation, authorities deemed the situation safe, and said there was no concern of a threat at this time. In a post on the district’s Facebook page, Superintendent Chris Fenster said classes have resumed. Read the Superintendent’s letter to parents and students, below: