Two staff members at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison are recovering in the hospital after an assault on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. on January 21. Both staff members are in stable condition, though details about the extent of their injuries have not been released.
The circumstances leading up to the attack have not been disclosed. The Department of Corrections and the Division of Criminal Investigation are conducting a joint investigation. Officials stated that the inmates involved will face consequences, but no additional information on charges or other details has been provided.
