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Search Continues for Missing Iowa State Student

February 2, 2010 RSS Feed Print

Authorities have expanded their search for Iowa State University senior Jonathan Lacina, who was last seen on January 22. The city of Ames, Iowa, is using its parks and recreation department to help the search for Lacina, the Iowa State Daily reports.

Lacina is a graphic design major at Iowa State. He was last seen leaving a friend's house at 9:30 p.m. on January 22.

Police say there is no reason to suspect foul play. ISU President Gregory Geoffroy said the school and the community are doing everything they can to find Lacina.

"As the search for our missing student, Jonathan Lacina, enters a third day, I ask that all students, faculty and staff be attentive to the extensive activities that are taking place on campus and in surrounding areas of Ames," Geoffroy says in a statement released by the school. "If you see something unusual or suspicious, or find articles of clothing or personal items, don't disturb them and immediately call ISU Police at 515-294-4428 or Ames Police at 515-239-5133."

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Everyone should keep these children and their families in your prayers.And please pray for Bryce Tater and his family .He has been missing since 01/31/2010 from Savannah,Ga.he is a student at AASU where he was last seen leaving.

Judy Tankersley of GA 1:20PM February 19, 2010

Are they looking in Lake Laverne? There was a similar case a few years ago, a similar case open right now in Georgia, the boy they found drowned at Grinnel College, the boy on the East Coast a few months ago.. There are too coincidental. all were near or in water, ... I hope I am wrong: is there some hideous serial killer at there? Are there any other commonalities?

I am so sorry for the family of this young man. I pray they get some answers. I pray the outcome is not the above-Eliabeth Smart was found, but I also know they need answers.

Joy Fields of AL 4:56PM February 18, 2010

My prayers go out to Jon;s family

Kim Riches of IA 3:16PM February 08, 2010

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