April 19, 2024

2 kidnapping attempts reported in Iowa county

GOWRIE — Authorities are investigating two attempted kidnappings reported in the same Iowa county.

The Webster County sheriff’s office received two reports on Sunday, one in the town of Gowrie and the other in Dayton.

Sheriff James Stubbs says two girls were targeted in separate instances. One is between the ages of 5 and 6, and the other is between 12 and 13 years old. Stubbs says both children are OK.