Body Found In Floyd County - UPDATED

FLOYD COUNTY, IA — A body was discovered today in Floyd County within an area where officials earlier had asked for the public's help in looking for a missing Grundy Center man. No identification has yet been made.

The body was discovered about 10 miles south of Charles City. Only three days ago law enforcement officials issued a news release saying they believed foul play was involved in the October disappearance of Michael Bruce Johns, 28. Johns had not been seen since early on Oct. 25 and on Oct. 26 he was reported as a missing person to the Grundy Center Police Department.

During their investigation, officials learned what Johns was wearing and that he was last seen in an area between Greene and Charles City around 6 a.m. Oct. 25. Authorities released a map of the area this week and asked anyone with information about activities during the timeframe of Johns' disappearance to contact them. They also encouraged the public to be vigilant and watch for anything that would indicate a current location for Johns based on the clothing he was believed to be wearing.

Officials did not disclose today how the body was discovered or whether they believe it is Johns.

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office at 319-824-6933, or contact Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-TIPS or cvcrimestop.com. Tips may also be sent with TipSoft or by texting the word CEDAR plus the information to CRIMES (274637).