(Update 12:15-p.m. – The child has been found safe!)

Waukon, IOWA – The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa State Patrol and the Allamakee Sheriff’s Office are currently searching for a 9 year old boy. Lance Kirk Palmer was last seen walking a gravel road towards school. Lance was last seen by a neighbor walking on a gravel road near his residence (1833 Moose Road, Waukon, Iowa) at 7:15 AM.

9-year old Lance Palmer

Lance is described as 4 feet tall with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and carrying a sweatshirt and book bag. Anyone with information about Lance’s whereabouts is asked to call their local law enforcement.

Media contact: Iowa DCI Special Agent in Charge Mike Krapfl at (563) 599-4239.