Volunteers search for missing Iowa man, nine years later

After nearly nine years, volunteers are actively searching for Jesse Leopold, a man who went missing from Jewell, Iowa. Approximately 70 volunteers gathered at Ledges State Park, where Leopold's car was last spotted, utilizing new tracking technology to enhance their search efforts. Boone County Sheriff Andrew Gazecki emphasized the commitment to finding answers, stating that the investigation will continue until they resolve the case. Searchers are looking for skeletal remains and personal belongings that may provide clues about Leopold's disappearance. The search reflects ongoing community support and determination to uncover the truth behind his vanishing. Officials are hopeful that these renewed efforts will lead to significant findings.