It's a case that's captivated Iowans, and the country, since the day it happened. Jodi Huisentruit was a 32-year-old news anchor that disappeared back in June 1995 in Mason City, IA. She disappeared in the early morning hours of June 27, 1995 after telling a colleague that she had overslept and was running late for work.

When Huisentruit still hadn't made it to work by 7am, Mason City Police were notified. Her vehicle was found at her apartment, along with a bent car key, her high heels, and evident signs of a struggle. To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.

Now, an Iowa private investigator is asking a judge to unseal a potentially significant search warrant in relation to Huisentruit's disappearance now-30 years ago.

Per KCCI, attorneys for investigator Steve Ridge filed a motion in Cerro Gordo District Court asked to unseal a search warrant from 2017. The warrant was for vehicles belonging to John Vansice, a person-of-interest in the case, and his wife. Vansice died in December 2024.

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Ridge explained the significance of the search warrant and the Vansice's connection to Huisentruit in a news release:

I think it’s time to lift the cloud of suspicion that has hung over Vansice and his family for many years. Authorities have stated publicly that the search warrant initiative ‘did not pan out’ and John is now deceased - per KCCI

Per KTTC, Ridge claims he was the only person to interview Vansice following his more-than-20-year silence, which was broken in 2019. Information pertaining to what was discussed was not available.

Photo Credit: ABC 6 News - KAAL TV, YouTube
Photo Credit: ABC 6 News - KAAL TV, YouTube
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Up until last point, the last significant development related to the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit was back in November, when Iowa investigators traveled to Winsted, MN, roughly three hours north of Mason City, in October.

Unfortunately, per multiple sources including KCCI, the tip has proven to be empty. Winsted Police Chief Justin Heldt confirmed to FindJodi.com that no human remains were found during the October 18th search of land that is currently being set-up for the development of a new apartment complex. Police Chief Heldt noted that it's not unusual to find animal bones in a rural area like Winsted.

Come June, it will be 30 years since Jodi Huisentruit went missing, leaving her family and friends in desperate search for answers. Last year, a $25,000 reward was offered by a private investigator for information leading to closure on the case.

For the latest pertaining to the case of Jodi Huisentruit, I can't recommend the website FindJodi.com enough.

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