State office building evacuated in Iowa after suspicious packages were delivered

State office building evacuated

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(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, a state office building was evacuated after a suspicious envelope was delivered to state election officials.

The envelope contained an unidentified white powder and was sent to election workers across multiple states.

State office buildings in Oklahoma and Wyoming were also evacuated after receiving similar suspicious packages, but hazmat teams quickly determined the substances were harmless.