Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a western Iowa man who was last heard from earlier this week.
Brett Barry Barns, 66, was last in contact on February 10, 2026, according to information released through the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. Investigators say Barns is described as a white male, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with brown eyes. His hair is listed as unknown or possibly completely bald.
Officials have not released details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but they stress that anyone who believes they have seen him should not approach or intervene. Instead, they are urged to carefully note important details such as the exact location, time, and any vehicle information, then report it to law enforcement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s Missing Person Information Clearinghouse at 515-725-6036 or reach out to the Council Bluffs Police Department. Authorities say even small tips could be helpful as they work to determine Barns’ whereabouts.
