A Mason City man was arrested Wednesday for an alleged threat to blow up MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

Zachary James Kantaris, 32, has been charged with threatening or attempting to place an incendiary or explosive device, a Class D felony.

He called 911 at 5:15 p.m., stating that he had a bomb in his bag and threatening to blow up the hospital, according to a Mason City Police Department criminal complaint.

Kantaris had his initial court appearance Thursday. He is being held in the Cerro Gordo County Jail on $5,000 cash bond.

His preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 12.

Mary Pieper

Reporter

See Full Page