A woman was found alive in a different state 14 years after she was reported missing in Iowa, police announced on Tuesday.

The Des Moines Police Department announced that the woman, whose identity was not disclosed, was found "alive and well" in Nebraska. She disappeared during a trip to visit family in Iowa in 2011.

Why It Matters

The announcement provides answers in a missing person's case dating back to 2011. The Des Moines Police Department emphasized its commitment to resolving open cases.

“Open cases often fade from the public memory, but they are never forgotten by the families and friends impacted, or by our investigators,” the Des Moines Police Department said on Facebook.

What To Know

The then 54-year-old woman vanished during a trip from South Carolina to southern Iowa in

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