UPDATE: Missing 82-year-old woman found safe
JOHNSTON, Iowa — The Johnston Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing 82-year-old woman.
Iowa House Republicans send school funding bill to Gov. Reynolds amid House Democrats' warning of cuts
According to police, Mary has dementia and was last seen near the 6800 block of Trail Ridge. Mary has long gray hair and was last seen wearing either a beige dress or pajamas and may be carrying a red blanket.
Anyone with information about Mary's whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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