Two Boys Suspected in Vandalism at Iowa Cemetery

These are the among 36 headstones that were knocked over last weekend in Millersburg. The Iowa County Sheriff's Department is investigating the vandalism as well as theft of decorations at the town cemetery. A visitor discovered the event on Father's Day when he went to decorate his father's grave. (Mark Benischek/The Gazette-KCRG)

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By Kara Kelly

Story Created: Jun 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM CDT

MILLERSBURG, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two boys are suspected of damaging dozens of headstones at a cemetery in eastern Iowa.

The Iowa County sheriff's office on Friday says authorities identified two juveniles responsible for the damage. No other details, including the boys' names, were released.

Three dozen headstones at Millersburg Cemetery were knocked over or moved. The vandalism was discovered last Sunday.