(This article has been updated to correct an inaccuracy and add new information.)
Two correctional officers were injured, one seriously, in a prisoner attack at the Iowa State Penitentiary, the union representing them says.
The Iowa Department of Corrections neither confirmed nor denied the attack, saying, “The Iowa Department of Corrections has been made aware of a statement made by AFSCME in regards to an assault at Iowa State Penitentiary. While we don’t comment on open investigations, the safety of our correctional officers and inmates is of top importance. We are committed to implementing best practices in security, training, and compliance to create an environment where all individuals can feel safe.”…