Peggy Ann Cottrell, 66, disappeared from Marshalltown, Iowa, on May 26, 2001. A resident of Southridge Nursing Home, she was dropped off there by a relative in the early evening and minutes later, at about 6:30 p.m., was seen running away from the facility. Family members reported she was in a good mood when last seen.

Cottrell is described as a white female, 5 feet 7 inches, 167 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She may also be known by the last names Dickenson or Rowan. At the time she vanished she wore a white sweater with a pink and blue design and dark-colored slacks. Several weeks after she was reported missing a fisherman found her purse on the banks of the Iowa River; it contained her identification and cash. Authorities have not determined what happened and her case remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Peggy, saw her the evening of May 26, 2001, or has information about her last movements, please come forward.