A 22-year-old Iowa man who vanished in mid-December was found dead in Arkansas more than two weeks later, authorities said.
Nicholas Collins was last seen on Dec. 19, 2025, according to a news release from the Tama County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Investigators previously said Collins left home in Garwin, Iowa, after leaving a note, and they believed he may have been headed to Gladbrook, a nearby city.
Officials said Collins’ phone was shut off and without service as of Dec. 19. His family reported they had not seen or heard from him since that day…