Update: Fumes From Roofing Work Prompt Health Checks at Newton Prison

Update: Fumes from roofing work prompt health checks at Newton prison

NEWTON, Iowa (KWWL) — The Iowa Department of Corrections cleared Newton Correctional Facility to resume normal operations after a chemical fume incident on Wednesday, according to a news release.

Roofing chemical caused problem at Newton prison

The Iowa Department of Corrections is providing more information on a medical incident at the Newton prison. The update says the problem happened Wednesday when the fumes from a chemical adhesive used by a third-party contractor during routine work on the roof caused staff and prisoners to get sick. The Department says nine prison staff […]