A guard and a nurse were killed by an inmate at the Anamosa State Prison yesterday.

The inmate was captured by other staff who responded, but the gravely injured nurse and correctional officer died of their wounds. Governor Reynolds issued a written statement, offering her deepest condolences to their families, friends and co-workers. She promised the state will exhaust every available resource to deliver justice to those responsible. AFSCME Council 61 is the union that represents state prison staff. Danny Homan, the union’s president, says he intends to do everything he can to honor the memory of two staff members who committed their lives to keep our communities safe.

State officials plan to hold a news conference this afternoon in Anamosa to discuss the case.