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2 bodies found at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area identified

Park staff found Cody and Courtney Rhodes in a car around 10:45 p.m. Friday night during a routine patrol.

PALO, Iowa — Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) identified Cody Michael Rhodes, 31, and Courtney Lynne Rhodes, 27, as the two people were found dead in a parked car at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Linn County.

Park staff found the bodies around 10:45 p.m. Friday during a routine patrol. 

The results of autopsies conducted this weekend are still pending, according to DPS. Investigators believe this is an isolated incident, and they do not think the public is in danger.

Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area remains open for visitors and all recreational activities.

Local 5 will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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