DNA match identifies Missouri remains as Iowa girl missing since 1977

Remains that were found in Missouri 46 years ago have been identified as southeast Iowa girl. Wapello County Sheriff’s Detective Aaron McConnell is asking for the public’s help in the death of 15-year-old Helen Renee Grooms of Ottumwa who went missing in 1977. “Anybody that knew Helen back in 1977, 1978, or the family is […]

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Norma Jean Gerke, 84, Newell

Norma Jean Gerke, age 84, of Newell, Iowa died April 14, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral

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