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Cumming Today
By the People, for the People
Search Underway for Missing Iowa Woman With Alzheimer's
Authorities seek public's help locating Cheryl Anderson, who was last seen driving in Clive.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Warren County Sheriff's Office is searching for Cheryl Anderson, a 68-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease who went missing from her home in Cumming, Iowa on Tuesday afternoon. Anderson was last seen driving a white Toyota Sienna minivan, which was spotted by a license plate reader in Clive shortly after she left her residence. The sheriff says Anderson hasn't driven in several years and likely doesn't know where she is, prompting an Endangered Person Advisory from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
Why it matters
Individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia can become disoriented and lost, putting them at serious risk if they wander away from home. Quick action and public awareness are crucial in these situations to locate the missing person safely.
The details
According to the Warren County Sheriff's Office, Cheryl Anderson, 68, was last seen leaving her home in Cumming, Iowa around 4:15 pm on Tuesday. She was driving a white Toyota Sienna minivan, which was spotted by a license plate reader in the nearby city of Clive shortly afterward. Anderson has Alzheimer's disease and hasn't driven in several years, so authorities believe she is likely unaware of her location and unable to find her way back home.
- Cheryl Anderson was last seen leaving her home in Cumming, Iowa around 4:15 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
- Anderson's white Toyota Sienna minivan was spotted by a license plate reader in Clive, Iowa shortly after she left her residence.
The players
Cheryl Anderson
A 68-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease who went missing from her home in Cumming, Iowa.
Warren County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency leading the search for the missing Cheryl Anderson.
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
The state agency that has issued an Endangered Person Advisory to help locate Anderson.
What’s next
The Warren County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to keep an eye out for Cheryl Anderson and her white Toyota Sienna minivan, and to contact authorities immediately if she is spotted.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges faced by individuals with Alzheimer's and the importance of community awareness and quick action when someone with the disease goes missing. Proactive steps like issuing an Endangered Person Advisory can help increase the chances of a safe return.
