Adult Dies, Child Missing After Iowa State Park Field Trip

Lafayette, IN, September 23, 2026 —

An incident involving an elementary school field trip at Lake Macbride State Park in Iowa has resulted in the death of one adult and the disappearance of a child. The circumstances surrounding the fatalities and the missing person were not immediately detailed.

The event occurred during a planned outing for students from an elementary school. Details regarding the specific elementary school, the names of the individuals involved, and the timeline of the incident have not yet been released. The specific cause of the adult’s death and the events leading to the child’s disappearance are subjects of an ongoing investigation.

Lake Macbride State Park, located in eastern Iowa, is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The park offers various activities, including boating, hiking, and swimming. Information regarding the specific location within the park where the incident took place is also pending.

Emergency services were reportedly dispatched to the scene. The recovery efforts for the missing child are underway. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for when further information will be available. The investigation is being handled by local law enforcement agencies, whose names were not specified in the initial reports.

Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses and as authorities are able to confirm information with the families involved.

Story summarized from the original created by KCRG Staff, Gray News staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.

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