US EditionMissing Iowa Man Found Dead in Newton County
Nicholas Collins, 22, was found deceased with no signs of foul play after going missing Dec. 19; his vehicle was recovered in the Ozark National Forest on Jan. 1.
- On January 1st, deputies confirmed Nicholas Collins was found deceased in Newton County, Arkansas, after his car was discovered at a trailhead.
- Missing since Dec. 19, 2025, Collins left a note at his Garwin home and his white Mini Cooper was found January 1 at the Arbaugh trailhead in Ozark National Forest, about a half mile from the Newton County line.
- Search crews scoured the Ozark National Forest on foot and by air, using organized grid searches, while an Arkansas State Police helicopter assisted and license plate readers in southern Missouri extended the trail.
- The Newton County Sheriff's Office has taken over the investigation into Collins' death, with officials saying there is no indication of foul play and the probe remains active.
- Reported missing after 10 days without contact, Collins' cross-state search involved multiple law enforcement agencies and volunteers, with authorities promising additional information to be shared.
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Body of missing Garwin man found in Arkansas
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Search for missing Iowa man ends in Newton County with apparent suicide
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