Police officers in a small Iowa town have been searching for a missing Iowa man since December of 2024. and they're asking for your help in finding him.

The Cherokee Police Department in Cherokee, Iowa has been investigating the disappearance of 45-year-old Joseph William Kosiba. This local Iowa man has not been seen by his family or friends since December 20th, 2024.

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As of 2023, Cherokee, Iowa only has a population of 5,167. So it's not totally surprising that a town this size notices something isn't right. Residents are concerned for the well-being of Joseph Kosiba.  Now local authorities in Cherokee, Iowa and across the Sioux Empire are asking for residents to be on the lookout for Joseph Kosiba.

Any helpful tips to the Cherokee Police Department can go a long way in this extensive search. Here's what we know about Joseph William Kosiba:

  • He is a white male with blue eyes and brown/grey-ish hair
  • Joseph is about 6'2" and weighs at 195
  • Joseph's last whereabouts and what he was last seen wearing remain unknown
  • He also has a short, full brown/grey beard.

The Cherokee Police Department is urging anyone to send them helpful information that could lead to Joseph Kosiba. Anyone in the Sioux Empire with useful tips is highly encouraged to call the Cherokee Police Department at (712)-225-6464 or (712)-225-6728. All tips will remain anonymous.

I'm sure Joseph Kosiba's family is worried and want to bring him home safely. In a Facebook post from the Cherokee Police Department, his missing person alert has been shared almost 400 times. Even Joseph's family has commented on his disappearance.

Keep an eye out!!! He's good people!

Praying for good news

A family member of a friend… keep an eye out

This is my younger brother Joe. If anyone has seen him or knows anything about his whereabouts please contact the Cherokee Police Department please. We just want to make sure he’s okay! Thank you and please share.

Let's help find Joseph and bring him home!

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Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own. 

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown

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