(Swea City)--The North Union Community School District received information this(Thursday) morning regarding a potential threat at the Swea City Campus. North Union Superintendent Travis Schueller says the matter was taken seriously and reviewed in accordance with the district’s safety procedures.

According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, the North Union School- Swea City Campus received information shortly after 8:00 am that a student had sent a text message to another student that they were bringing a bomb to school in a backpack.

School authorities immediately notified law enforcement, who were on the scene within minutes. The threat was determined to be non-credible and there are no safety concerns for the students and staff of the North Union School District. Law enforcement will involve Juvenile Court Authorities with the student involved.

Schuller says school officials appreciate the public’s support and ask that you rely on official school communications for accurate updates. The safety and well-being of students and staff remain their top priority.